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Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Fancy a flutter? Bath Rugby 7/2 to win the Prem!
The following odds are from Sky Bet:
Grand Final Winner
Leicester 15/8
Bath 7/2
Northampton 4/1
Saracens 13/2
Wasps 9/1
London Irish 12/1
Gloucester 14/1
Harlequins 25/1
Sale 40/1
Newcastle 80/1
Leeds 200/1
Exeter 500/1
Regular Season Winner
Leicester 15/8
Bath 4/1
Northampton 4/1
Saracens 6/1
Wasps 10/1
London Irish 10/1
Gloucester 12/1
Harlequins 25/1
Sale 40/1
Newcastle 80/1
Leeds 250/1
Exeter 500/1
Heineken Cup Winner
Toulouse 4/1
Munster 7/1
Biarritz 8/1
Leicester 8/1
Perpignan 9/1
Leinster 10/1
Clermont 12/1
Ospreys 14/1
Northampton 16/1
Bath 20/1
Wasps 22/1
Cardiff 22/1
25,000 seat stadium at the Rec?
Those developments include a new training centre and headquarters 20 minutes south of the city, on the site of a country house and deer park, and a new ground by 2015. Three sites for the new stadium have been identified but it is understood that Bath city council has warmed to Craig's commitment to the club and that building a 25,000-seater stadium at the existing Recreation Ground site is the favoured and most likely option.
"It's our preference, it's everyone's preference," said Craig. "The Rec is the spiritual home of the club."
Craig also gave a strong indication that he was against freezing Premier Rugby's wage cap at £4m.
The Guardian
Bath Rugby face a repeat trip to Twickenham
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Browne pulls the plug on Bath
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BRTV: Sir Ian McGeechan Joins Bath Rugby
Lions legend joins Bath
Bath have confirmed the appointment of Sir Ian McGeechan as their new performance director ahead of the coming campaign.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Ian McGeechan to join Bath and work alongside Steve Meehan
The Telegraph
Guinness Premiership fixture list 2010/2011 announced!
Bath's fixtures
Full fixture list
Monday, 28 June 2010
Possible Bath signing on Wednesday!?
If I hear anything new I will post on Bath Rugby Inside Out!
Butch James's Springbok recall poses fly-half conundrum for Bath
Friday, 25 June 2010
A Thank You to Bath from Joe Maddock
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Thursday, 24 June 2010
TOM BRADSHAW: Abendanon offers the energy England need
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Inside Line from David Flatman
Bath Rugby
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Abendanon named the Player of the Tournament as Saxons win Churchill Cup
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Ask Jeremy Guscott
BBC link
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Four architects work on Bath rugby stadium plans
It has set its sights on playing in its new facilities by 2015 – but insists its current Rec home remains a viable, credible option to host the arena.
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Shontayne Hape to face the Aussies once again in second Test
Abendanon seeking Saxons improvement ahead of final
TOM BRADSHAW: Joyless England can learn lesson from Bath
A cause of far greater immediate misery for the British rugby fan is the manner in which European national sides are being contemptuously masticated by the sharp-fanged beast that is Southern Hemisphere rugby. We're being mauled and munched to pieces, with the coaches of the northern sides having plenty of bones to pick over this week.
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Tour blow for Banahan
England winger Matt Banahan will miss the rest of the tour Down Under after being suspended for two weeks.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
James recalled by Boks - Woooo Hoooo!
Sky Sports
Bath Boys in action for England and Banahan cited
Much-needed win for England
Matt Banahan has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in Tuesday's 15-9 victory over the Australian Barbarians, the Australian Rugby Union has announced.
Banahan cited for tackle
The Secret Diary of Matt Banahan (height 6' 6 and three quarters) – Part II
Barkley style does not fit - Sky Sports
Monday, 14 June 2010
Bath's Bell helps Saxons reach Churchill Cup Final
Bath Rugby prop Wilson left out of Barbarians clash
Sunday, 13 June 2010
David Flatman: Sorry I missed the hat-trick... I was busy chewing grass
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Saturday, 12 June 2010
Bristol Rugby won't be a 'feeder club' for Bath
This is Bristol
Friday, 11 June 2010
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Shontayne Hape named in England team to face Australia
Butch's Bok hopes are still alive as row rumbles on
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Bath Rugby sign Ross Batty
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Heineken Cup draw for the 2010/2011 competition
Pool One: Cardiff Blues, Northampton, Edinburgh, Castres.
Pool Two: Leinster, Clermont Auvergne, Saracens, Racing-Metro 92.
Pool Three: Munster, Ospreys, London Irish, Toulon.
Pool Four: Biarritz, Bath, Ulster, Aironi.
Pool Five: Leicester, Scarlets, Perpignan, Treviso.
Pool Six: Toulouse, London Wasps, Glasgow Warriors, Newport Gwent Dragons.
Monday, 7 June 2010
The Secret Diary of Matt Banahan, height 6' 6 and ¾
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Moscow rules for Abendanon and Bell
This is Bath
Bath centre Olly Barkley out to make England impression
BBC
James retained in Springbok squad
Hape poised for first England cap
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Bath Rugby take on the Land Rover sunroof challenge
Danny's shot has to be the best :)
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Butch James, Nicky Little and Sam Vesty.
In the final edition of the Rugby Times this season a few interesting reports stand out.
The Rugby Times believe that Butch James wants to go back to SA and maybe join the Lions? Therefore Bath Rugby will be holding out for £200K compensation and will play Sam Vesty at fly half next season.
Due to the 'issues' at Bristol, Nicky Little will not be joining them for next season and it looks like he might be off to Italy.
Friday, 4 June 2010
PR angry at Bok lash
Sky Sports
Premier Rugby has made a statement regarding the Butch James saga!
Guinness Premiership Website
South Africa to reconsider playing Europe Tests after Butch James fiasco
The Guardian
Butch: 'Good luck boys'
Rugby 365
Thursday, 3 June 2010
James left frustrated by withdrawal
Rugby World
Catt could be cream of the Bath prop crop
This is Bath
Butch James frustrated by Springbok setback
This is Bath
Support the #letbutchplay campaign and wear a t-shirt!

If your like me and a die hard Bath Rugby supporter then I am sure your very aware of the current situation involving Butch James and Premier Rugby (see previous posts for info).
As reported on various other blogs and online reports a 'Let Butch Play' campaign has started on twitter. If you have a twitter account and believe Butch should be allowed to feature for the Springbok against Wales this Saturday then finish all your tweets with #letbutchplay.
You can also show your support by wearing a t-shirt designed and supplied by Eye Heart Bath Rugby clothing range
Follow this link to order your t-shirt today
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Have SA found a loop whole in Butch's Bath contract that will allow him to play against Wales?
South Africa are strenuously resisting attempts by Premier Rugby to have Butch James withdrawn from the Springboks' Test against Wales on Saturday because the game falls just outside the International Rugby Board’s official June window for international rugby.
SARU lawyers decided to examine the small print of James’ contract with Bath and stumbled on what they believe to be a loophole which does allow him to play after all.
Full report
The "SkyWalk" - A New Concept For A Rec Arena
Real Friends of The Rec
Butch James now set to face Wales after all
Wales online
Bath rugby statement on Butch James
"Sadly the club didn't receive the letter from Saru [the South African Rugby Union], sent on 20 April, asking for Butch to play, so the issue has only quite recently come to our attention and we have sought clarification from the IRB as Saru were under the impression this weekend was within the agreed window.
"The first weekend in June is designated for rest and travel and not for matches, this is based primarily upon player welfare needs, to enable them to recuperate after the end of the season and before the summer internationals, which take place on the three subsequent weekends in June.
"It is very unfortunate for Butch, who is very keen to play for his country again, and we are fully supportive of this, but it does need to be within the internationally agreed parameters.
"We hope that he will get his chance next weekend and have explained the situation fully to him this evening [Tuesday] on the phone and apologised for the inconvenience and disappointment he has suffered."
BBC full report
Springboks admit defeat in battle for Butch James to play against Wales
This is Bath
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
South Africa's Butch James banned
Telegraph
Bath Rugby say Butch James withdrawn from Springbok squad
This is Bath
Expect a statement from Bath Rugby soon...
Full Report
South Africa defy Premier Rugby and say Butch James will face Wales
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Premier Rugby tell Bath to pull Butch James out of South Africa side
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Will Greenwood backing Lewis Moody to lead England from the front
Daily Post