Bath Rugby 40-15 Bristol Bears: Gallagher PREM result as Bath come out on top in West Country derby

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17:37

BATH BATTLE BACK TO BEAT BRISTOL

England centre Ollie Lawrence scored as Bath Rugby battled back to beat Bristol Bears 40-15 in the West Country derby at The Rec.

The hosts had a disastrous start to proceedings after a botched Finn Russell kick led to a Kalaveti Ravouvou try.

Guy Pepper got his side back on level terms, but moments later, a slick line-out move sent Gabriel Oghre over the whitewash.

A Sam Worsley penalty made it 15-5, but from there on out it was all Bath.

Lawrence got on the end of a delightful Russell chip to close the deficit before Cameron Redpath’s try on the stroke of half-time put the hosts 19-15 ahead.

After the break, Santiago Grondona was shown a yellow card to compound Bristol’s troubles.

Moments later, another excellent Russell kick was collected by Joe Cokanasiga.

The Bath winger converted his chance to make it 26-15 to give his side some breathing room.

Sam Underhill and Henry Arundell scored during a dramatic finish to the game, with Bristol’s Ben Grondona and Bath’s Francois van Wyk both being shown yellow cards for some unsporting behaviour.

'Old school scuffle! - Tempers flare as Bath and Bristol players spill into front row

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17:36

SATURDAY'S RESULTS

Here after the full-time results from the afternoon kick-offs in the Gallagher Premiership.

Exeter Chiefs 39-12 Gloucester Rugby

Harlequins 52-14 Newcastle Red Bulls

Bath Rugby 40-15 Bristol Bears

'Very easy on the eyes'- Cokanasiga smoothly takes Russell chip for Bath's bonus point try

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17:24

WHAT RUGBY IS ON TNT SPORTS?

Like what you saw today? Well that's just the start, we still have five more top-flight matches coming up this weekend before the Quilter Nations Series takes centre stage in November, featuring plenty of the stars you saw in action tonight!

Watch the 2025 Quilter Nations Series, and 2025/26 Gallagher PREM and PWR live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Quilter Nations Series: Schedule and how to watch on TNT Sports and discovery+

17:06

FULL-TIME - BATH RUGBY 40-15 BRISTOL BEARS

The full-time whistle has been blown and Bath have won the West Country derby.

It was a superb showing from the defending champions, who showed immense heart to battle back from a difficult start to the clash.

We will have all the reaction and highlights from The Rec, so stick with us.

80'

TRY - BATH RUGBY 38-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Henry Arundell has scored Bath's sixth try to cap a thrilling end to the match.

The try was converted.

80'

YELLOW CARDS - BATH RUGBY 31-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Bristol's Santiago Grondona has also been shown a yellow card.

80'

YELLOW CARDS - BATH RUGBY 31-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Some pushing and shoving after the try has resulted in Francois van Wyk being shown a yellow card.

80'

TRY - BATH RUGBY 31-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Sam Underhill has capped a sensational afternoon for Bath with a try in the closing stages.

There was some unsavory scenes in the aftermath of the try, which the TMO is just taking another look at.

78'

BATH SHOW CLASS IN CLOSING STAGES

Bristol Bears have been impressive throughout both halves, but Bath have shown why they are champions.

They battled back to take the lead at the end of the first half, and have now closed out this match superbly.

They could have scored more, it will take a lot for Bears to win this now.

70'

FINAL TEN MINUTES

We are entering the final ten minutes of this thrilling match at The Rec.

64'

TRY - BATH RUGBY 26-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Finn Russell has produced another sensational kick to send Joe Cokanasiga over in the corner and give his side some breathing room.

He also kicked the conversion, leaving the scoreline at 26-15.

59'

YELLOW CARD - BATH RUGBY 19-15 BRISTOL BEARS

Santiago Grondona has been shown a yellow card after drifting into an offside position while Bath were pushing for another try.

Bears down to 14.

56'

BATH FINISH FIRST HALF WITH A BANG

Let's take a look back at Cameron Redpath's try just before half-time.

'Bath at their best! - Redpath finishes brilliant offloading try as hosts take the lead

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51'

TMO DENIES BATH AGAIN

Bath thought they had scored again, but the TMO has once again judged that there was a knock-on in the build-up.

Still 19-15 here at The Rec

50'

TMO TO BEARS' RESCUE

Ollie Lawrence has just crossed the whitewash, but it will not count following consultation with the TMO.

He thought he scored his second of the afternoon after powering over from close range, but there appears there was a knock-on in the build up.

46'

BATH BACK IN THE 22

Bath have started the half well and are applying the pressure in the Bristol 22.

They just won a penalty, which Finn Russell has kicked into touch for a line-out.

40'

KICK-OFF: BATH RUGBY 19-15 BRISTOL BEARS

We are back underway here at The Rec!

15:55

WARBURTON PRAISES ENGLISH DEPTH AHEAD OF QNS

The Quilter Nations Series is fast approaching, and Sam Warburton believes that England have the squad depth need to excel this Autumn.

'I would be so excited if I was an England fan' - Warburton lauds England's depth

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40'

HALF-TIME: BATH RUGBY 19-15 BRISTOL BEARS

What a half of rugby at The Rec.

Bath have somehow found themselves ahead thanks to a stunning end to the first 40.

There is still so much more to come.

Let's take a look at that fantastic Guy Pepper try.

Pepper steps his way to a 'lovely finish' as Bath draw level with Bristol

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36'

TRY - BATH RUGBY 19-15 BRISTOL BEARS

What a turn around!

Bath are ahead for the first time after some sensational hands allowed Cameron Redpath to go over in the corner.

Russell subsequently produced a stunning conversion to give the home side a four-point lead.