Top Performers | Bath v Saints

In a thrilling encounter at the Recreation Ground, Northampton Saints solidified their position at the top of the Premiership with a dominant 41–21 victory over Bath. The match, played on December 27, 2025, saw the Saints snap Bath's 11-game home winning streak. The standout performer was undoubtedly Tommy Freeman, who was named Player of the Match after delivering a masterclass in clinical finishing, netting a sensational hat-trick to spearhead the Saints' attack.

Tommy Freeman – Outside Centre (13)

The Player of the Match was in untouchable form, terrorizing the Bath defense for the full 80 minutes. Freeman gained a staggering 98 meters and was nearly impossible to bring down, recording 6 defenders beaten and 3 clean breaks. His work rate was equally impressive on the other side of the ball, completing 8 tackles without a single miss. With 15 carries and 1 offload, Freeman proved exactly why he is one of the most dangerous centers in the league, capped off by his three tries that silenced the home crowd.

Henry Pollock – Number 8 (8)

The young star continued his meteoric rise with a powerful performance at the back of the scrum. Pollock was a constant threat with the ball in hand, racking up 82 meters from 11 carries. He demonstrated great agility for a forward, beating 2 defenders and making 1 clean break. Defensively, he was a pillar for the Saints, making 10 tackles and securing 1 vital turnover. His efforts were rewarded on the scoreboard as he crossed the line twice to secure a brace in the victory.

Archie McParland – Scrum Half (9)

McParland controlled the tempo of the game with expert precision. His distribution was the engine of the Saints' offense, completing an incredible 71 passes. He wasn't afraid to take the line on himself, either, recording 5 defenders beaten and 1 clean break while gaining 63 meters from just 4 carries. In addition to scoring a well-deserved try, his tactical awareness and rapid service from the breakdown kept the Bath defense on the back foot throughout the contest.

Callum Chick – Blindside Flanker (6)

Leading by example in the pack, Chick provided the defensive grit necessary to weather Bath's early pressure. He was a powerhouse in the tackle, leading the group with 12 successful challenges and securing 1 turnover. While his offensive stats were more modest—recording 10 passes, 4 meters gained, and 2 carries—his role as a "glue player" was essential. Chick’s defensive solidity allowed the Saints’ more expansive players to flourish out wide.