Stephen Donald has been granted Governing Body Endorsement to play rugby in England following a Rugby Football Union appeal hearing. The panel of Jeremy Summers (chairman), RFU Rugby Operations Director Rob Andrew and Premiership Rugby Head of Academies and Development Corin Palmer upheld Bath Rugby’s appeal against the initial decision made last month. Donald,...
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Bath Rugby have retained the majority of their youthful squad for tomorrow night’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s series final at the Twickenham Stoop. Paul Roberts will once again captain the side, and is joined in the backs by Freddie Gabbitass, Matt Keyte and Tom Heathcote. JJ Kilmartin and Richard Lane also...
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Rugby returns to the Recreation Ground this Friday as the J. P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series kicks off, with Bath Rugby hosting the first round. Bath Rugby Academy fly half Paul Roberts, who recently represented England Students, will captain a youthful side, made up of current and new Academy players. For...
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Bath Rugby have officially confirmed the signing of South African flanker, Francois Louw. Hailing from Cape Town, Louw will join Bath in November, on a three year deal. The flanker has become an integral part of the Super Rugby Stormers side over the last two seasons, and has represented Western Province over 60 times....
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Bath Rugby travel to Vicarage Road on Sunday to take on second place Saracens, aiming to get their campaign for a play-off position back on track after defeat to Leicester Tigers at the Rec last weekend. Defence and skills coach, Brad Davis, explains how this fixture has now become a must-win for Bath as...
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Bath Rugby have announced that Steve Meehan will be leaving the Club at the end of the season, by mutual agreement. He has been instrumental in developing our style of play over the past few seasons and has taken us to three consecutive Premiership semi-finals and won the Challenge Cup in 2008. Commenting on...
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Bath Rugby will aim to continue their push for a play-off place when perennial rivals Leicester Tigers arrive at the Rec on Saturday, kick-off 4.30pm. Head Coach Steve Meehan explains how much the team relish the chance to play in this fixture, and the twists and turns that may still lie ahead this season....
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Ben Skirving has committed to two more years at Bath Rugby, and the Club are delighted to have secured the extension of his contract. The 27 year old, multi-talented back-row has the rare achievement of having featured in every match-day squad this season, and was most recently awarded the Aviva Premiership Rugby Man of...
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Bath Rugby has announced the signing of two highly talented young players – Carl Fearns, from Sale Sharks, and Charlie Beech, from London Wasps. Carl has joined the West Country Club on a two year deal, with Charlie signing for three. 6ft 3in back row Carl has made 36 first team appearances for Sale,...
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Bath Rugby can confirm that Lewis Moody has suffered some bruising to his eye, and is expected to be out of action for up to four weeks. Head coach, Steve Meehan, said “Lewis took a serious knock at the weekend, which is obviously very tough on him. He was just getting used to the...
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