Bayliss returns in a largely unchanged 23 to take on Racing 92

Having secured wins against Ulster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby in Rounds 1 and 2, the European competition is back, with Racing 92 heading to The Rec for the first time in Bath Rugby history. In a hotly anticipated...

European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides

The return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...

Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs

For some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...

How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup

Pool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...

Cardiff change five for New Year's Day

Cardiff have made five changes for their New Year’s Day derby against the Ospreys. The Blue and Blacks signed off 2023, with an emphatic 55-21 victory over the Dragons, and now turn attention to...

Botham back for Boxing Day derby

James Botham has handed Cardiff a Boxing Day boost as the Blue and Blacks make two changes to face the Dragons.  The Wales international has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds: 1/7

It’s wide open! The hugely competitive nature of the BKT URC this season is illustrated by the fact there have been new league leaders after every round of matches, with five different sides occupying...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Cardiff Rugby v Bath Rugby

Match Preview: Spencer tells Bath Rugby to expect a challenge at Cardiff

Bath Rugby scrum-half Ben Spencer has warned his teammates to expect a challenge at the Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday when the English side clash with Cardiff Rugby in their second Pool 2 match in this...

First run out for Faiva and a return for Roux

After a formidable second half performance against Ulster in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, Johann van Graan has made four changes to his starting XV in this weekend’s trip to Cardiff. Coming...