Bath 43-15 Leicester Tigers: Premiership result as Bath clinch biggest win over Leicester Tigers in 10 years with strong finish
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Updated 17/05/2025 at 21:08 GMT+1
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BATH SECURE BIGGEST WIN OVER LEICESTER IN DECADE WITH DOMINANT FINISH
Bath Rugby delivered a commanding performance at The Rec, crushing Leicester Tigers 43-15 to record their largest victory over their long-time rivals in ten years.
The win not only highlights Bath's growing momentum as they prepare for their upcoming European Challenge Cup final, but also deals a significant blow to Leicester's Premiership ambitions.
The match kicked off with high intensity, as Bath's scrum-half Ben Spencer set the tone with an early try. Finn Russell added the extras and a penalty, giving Bath a steady start.
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Leicester fought back through a determined try from Joe Woodward and a penalty by Handre Pollard, keeping the Tigers competitive and the score close at 19-15 at halftime.
The second half belonged to Bath, whose forwards repeatedly bullied the Leicester pack. Powerful drives from Beno Obano and Will Stuart resulted in tries that extended Bath’s lead.
Quinn Roux also crossed the line after a well-executed attacking move, showcasing Bath's ability to capitalise on set pieces.
Bath's replacements made a significant impact as well. Max Ojomoh’s sharp interception led to a brilliant 50-metre try by winger Joe Cokanasiga, highlighting Bath’s pace and attacking prowess.
Meanwhile, Tom Dunn celebrated his landmark appearance by scoring a try of his own, further demoralising the Tigers’ defence.
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‘What a moment’ – Dunn powers through to score try after making history for Bath
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Despite a few bright moments from Leicester, including a try by Adam Radwan, they struggled to contain Bath's relentless pressure and clinical finishing.
Russell was impressive throughout, converting almost all opportunities and orchestrating much of Bath's attacking play.
This comprehensive win boosts Bath’s confidence as they head into the final stages of the season, while Leicester will need to regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Highlights: Bath power clear in second half to beat Leicester
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Premiership Rugby will see all 93 matches – including the Gallagher Premiership Rugby play-offs and final – on TNT Sports and discovery+. TNT Sports and discovery+ will also continue to broadcast select games from the Premiership Rugby Cup.
TNT Sports and discovery+ will broadcast one Premiership Women’s Rugby match each weekend, as well as both semi-finals and the final.
UNDERHILL: 'WE'VE BEEN REALLY CONSISTENT'
"As a team, we pride ourselves on our performances. It was a good performance in the end," Sam Underhill told TNT Sports.
"We've been really consistent and let's play our game and be courageous, stick with what has got us this far, looking ahead to next week.
"I'm delighted for Max [Ojomoh] and you really noticed a difference when he came on.
"From them, we expected physicality. They are a well-drilled side with powerful players, and they move the ball well. Similar to ourselves, and I think we felt that.
"Monda,y we'll start building, and it's very exciting to be in the final."
POTM OJOMOH 'SO HAPPY TO BE BACK'
Max Ojomoh was named the player of the match by TNT Sports after coming on in the second half as a replacement.
"We felt like a good team, especially going into the European final next week. I'm glad we provided today," he said.
"We had to be mindful of them because they are the only team that matches us up front.
"I'm just so happy to be back and be out with the boys again. All our focus is on next week now. They are a good team, and we just need to see what we can do and do our best.
"We're taking it week by week, it's the show before the show, to have a cup final two weeks beforehand is massive. It's a great test for us."
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FULL-TIME! BATH 43-15 LEICESTER TIGERS
That final score really stretched out as Bath, true to form, closed the game powerfully to secure their largest victory over Leicester Tigers in a decade.
80'
TRY! BATH (BUTT) 43-15 LEICESTER
The Rec is alive with energy.
Ciaran Donoghue breaks down the outside of the 13 channel, pulling the Leicester defence wide, then feeds Will Butt who charges over the line.
Finn Russell’s conversion attempt sails just wide.
77'
TRY! BATH (OJOMOH) 38-15 LEICESTER
Bath scores after a 90m break.
Max Ojomoh intercepts deep in his own 22 and bursts forward.
With Joe Cokanasiga supporting, Ojomoh passes to the powerful winger, who powers through from 50m out despite Ollie Hassell-Collins’ chase.
Finn Russell adds the easy conversion.
VIDEO: DUNN POWERS THROUGH TO SCORE TRY AFTER MAKING HISTORY FOR BATH
‘What a moment’ – Dunn powers through to score try after making history for Bath
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SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS
Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper have both made significant contributions since entering the game.
Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper have both made significant contributions since entering the game.
Ojomoh grabbed a sharp interception, while Pepper sprinted up to pressure a knock-on in defence.
71'
UNDERHILL PENALISED
Ollie Chessum charges through Bath’s middle, stopped by Niall Annett.
Sam Underhill appears to steal the ball but is penalised for not releasing the original tackle cleanly.
67'
TRY! BATH (STUART) 31-15 LEICESTER
That looks like the game sealed.
From a 5m lineout, Bath’s maul gets going.
The initial push is held, but then Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, and Niall Annett break free with unstoppable power.
Finn Russell converts the try.
65'
NO TRY! BATH (DUNN) 24-15 LEICESTER
Bath cross the line with a close-range drive, but Tom Dunn and Francois van Wyk lose control of the ball in contact.
A crucial escape for Tigers, who are under heavy pressure.
61'
BATH APPLYING PRESSURE
Bath apply pressure but then falter. Newcomer Will Stuart earns a scrum penalty, and Finn Russell kicks to the corner.
Leicester repel the initial maul drive, forcing Bath to shift play wide.
Finn Russell charges forward but shortly after, Sam Underhill is stopped in a strong double tackle, losing possession.
59'
STEWARD FRUSTRATION
Freddie Steward looks frustrated after his kick goes out on the full, pressured heavily by Max Ojomoh charging down the line.
Bath are executing their fundamentals flawlessly so far.
54'
KNOCK-ON! BATH 24-15 LEICESTER
Bath launch an attack from a lineout 10 meters from the try line, setting up a planned move.
Ben Spencer quickly passes a flat ball 20 meters to the midfield, but Will Butt mishandles it and drops the ball.
Ben Spencer quickly passes a flat ball 20 meters to the midfield, but Will Butt mishandles it and drops the ball.
51'
BATH HOLD FIRM UNDER PRESSURE
Leicester apply sustained pressure close to the Bath try line, testing the home defence phase after phase.
A penalty is awarded as Sam Underhill contests at the breakdown, but support players are penalised for not clearing out.
Handré Pollard sends the ball to touch, but just when the Tigers look to capitalise, Quinn Roux rises to steal the lineout for Bath, a huge defensive win in a tense moment.
A penalty is awarded as Sam Underhill contests at the breakdown, but support players are penalised for not clearing out.
Handré Pollard sends the ball to touch, but just when the Tigers look to capitalise, Quinn Roux rises to steal the lineout for Bath, a huge defensive win in a tense moment.
LEICESTER TIGER CHANGE
Jack van Poortvliet goes and Ben Youngs comes on.
48'
TRY! BATH (DUNN) 24-15 LEICESTER
The Rec erupts as Tom Dunn crosses on his milestone appearance.
Latching onto a clever offload from Finn Russell, Dunn finds himself one-on-one with Freddie Steward, with Quinn Roux in support.
The Bath hooker throws a convincing dummy to leave the England full-back wrong-footed and dives over for a hugely popular score.
Russell can’t add the extras from out wide.
VIDEO: RUSSELL MAGIC..
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47'
INJURY BLOW AS REDPATH LIMPS OFF
Max Ojomoh enters the fray for Bath as Cam Redpath limps off.
The centre looks visibly frustrated, with major fixtures looming, it's a tough blow.