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Monday, 28 November 2011
Sir Ian McGeechan in the frame to coach Lions in Australia in 2013
McGeechan, who first coached the Lions in Australia in 1989, said at the end of the 2009 trip to South Africa that he did not anticipate being involved in the game full-time four years later. He has since become Bath's director of rugby.
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Bath United team to face London Irish
14. Nick Scott
13. Ben Mosses
12. Paul Roberts
11. Alex Brown
10. Tom Heathcote
9. Chris Cook
1. Nathan Catt (Capt)
2. Max Anderson
3. Duncan Bell
4. Nick Morris
5. Jamie Collins
6. Tom Ellis
7. James Stephenson
8. James Tyas
Replacements
16. Jake Fields
17. Max Ashcroft
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Max Wilson
20. Sam Weier
21. Matt Keyte
22. Brad Barnes
23. Freddie Gabbitass
Saturday, 26 November 2011
McGeechan: We were pretty average
A lame performance riddled with missed tackles, poor kicking and a misfiring set-piece ensured Bath left Worcester without even the solace of a losing bonus point.
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Don't bother reading this match report... :(
Languishing just one place off the foot of the table before kick off, Worcester Warriors may be some people's tip for relegation. But on the basis of tonight's lethargic and unimaginative showing, it is Bath Rugby who are keen on doing an excellent impersonation of a side fancying a taste of demotion.
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
Chris Biller Signs With Bath
Bath are currently in the middle of the Aviva Premiership table, second to Leinster in Pool 3 of the Heineken Cup, and on top of Pool A in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. As a result of the number of fixtures Biller should be able to see time with the first team as well as fixtures with the Bath Reserves.
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This weeks Chronicle articles on Bath Rugby...
Bath will not name their target until the deal is concluded, but the Chronicle understands it will be an overseas player of weighty experience.
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Bath Rugby team to face Worcester Warriors
14. Olly Woodburn
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Sam Vesty
11. Tom Biggs
10. Stephen Donald
9. Michael Claassens
1. Charlie Beech
2. Mark Lilley
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Dave Attwood
5. Ryan Caldwell
6. Francois Louw
7. Lewis Moody (c)
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Will Tanner
17. David Flatman
18. David Wilson
19. Stuart Hooper
20. Guy Mercer
21. Mark McMillan
22. Olly Barkley
23. Jack Cuthbert
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Statement from Lewis Moody
"I have seen the stories in today's Times with their interpretation of the leaked post Rugby World Cup (RWC) reviews. Once again it is deeply disappointing to see players' feedback aimed at improving England rugby, and which we were promised would remain confidential and anonymous, being put in the public domain for political purposes.
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Bath coach Brad Davis backs versatile Mark Lilley
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Limited edition training shirts – You asked, we delivered
On Wednesday 23rd November they will go on pre-sale and will be in the shop on Saturday 26th November priced at £48.
Please note that these are a limited edition range and we expect them to fly out the door so make sure you place your orders as soon as possible! We will be holding back a limited number to go on sale in the shop.
Incorporating the classic Bath blue, black and white hoops but with a modern twist, these are the exact tops that the players use to train in and are made from 100% polyester, are short sleeved, free of sponsorship logos and come in adults and juniors sizing.
Make sure you visit the Bath Rugby online shop to pre-order your new 'paint stripe' training shirt on Wednesday 23rd November.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Bath to address hooker crisis
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McGeechan: It's the big one next
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Sunday, 20 November 2011
Bath Rugby cling on against Montpellier in Heineken Cup
A plucky, backs-to-the-wall second-half display by Bath Rugby kept their Heineken Cup hopes alive as they squeezed home against a Jekyll-and-Hyde Montpellier side.
The French side – their international fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc in particular – appeared to do their level best to gift-wrap the points for Bath in the opening half, but fought back in muscular, doughty fashion in the second period.
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Saturday, 19 November 2011
Bath must up their game - Sir Ian McGeechan
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Friday, 18 November 2011
Bath Rugby team to face Montpellier
14. Olly Woodburn
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Sam Vesty
11. Tom Biggs
10. Stephen Donald
9. Michael Claassens
1. David Flatman
2. Ross Batty
3. David Wilson
4. Stuart Hooper (c)
5. Ryan Caldwell
6. Francois Louw
7. Lewis Moody
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Mark Lilley
17. Charlie Beech
18. Anthony Perenise
19. Dave Attwood
20. Guy Mercer
21. Mark McMillan
22. Olly Barkley
23. Jack Cuthbert
Life in the old Dog yet as Bath Rugby's Lewis Moody plans happy ending
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Stephen Donald wants to bring back Bath 'glory days'
The 27-year-old signed a two-year deal with the Premiership club in the summer and made his debut in the Heineken Cup defeat by Glasgow on Sunday.
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Injury blow for Bath hooker Lee Mears
Director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan confirmed to BBC Radio Bristol that the 32-year-old had ripped the muscle from the bone in training last week.
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New Bath Rugby shirt for next season - have your say!

For next season Bath Rugby are introducing a traditional, 100% cotton, shirt for supporters. With this in mind they are keen to know if you prefer to have your retro shirt with or without sponsors logos?
Let them know on the Bath Rugby Facebook page
Ouedraogo expects Bath backlash
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Guy Mercer and Dan Hipkiss reflect on the 'very frustrating' Glasgow game
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Monday, 14 November 2011
Roberts to lead Bath United
15. Jack Cuthbert
14. Nick Scott
13. Brad Barnes
12. Ben Mosses
11. Alex Brown
10. Paul Roberts (Capt)
9. Mark McMillan
1. Nathan Catt
2. Mark Lilley
3. Kane Palma-Newport
4. Will Spencer
5. Jamie Collins
6. Sam Weir
7. James Stephenson
8. Will Skuse
Replacements:
16. Will Tanner
17. Max Ashcroft
18. Duncan Bell
19. Nick Morris
20. James Tyas
Bath are under pressure - coach Brad Davis
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It hurt like hell to leave Leicester Tigers – Lewis Moody
In his new autobiography, the 33-year-old refers to the conversations leading up to him leaving Welford Road after 14 years of service as a "complete joke" .
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Sunday, 13 November 2011
Bath Rugby grab defeat from the jaws of victory - again!!
Tom Heathcote kicked six penalties before being replaced with 11 minutes to go by Donald, the New Zealand fly-half who was making his Bath debut and his first appearance since lifting the World Cup three weeks earlier.
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Friday, 11 November 2011
Bath Rugby team to face Glasgow Warriors
Matt Banahan returns to Bath Rugby's starting line-up for Sunday's opening Heineken Cup game against Glasgow Warriors at Firhill, kick-off 12.45pm live on Sky!
15. Nick Abendanon
14. Olly Woodburn
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Matt Banahan
11. Tom Biggs
10. Tom Heathcote
9. Michael Claassens
1. David Flatman
2. Ross Batty
3. David Wilson
4. Stuart Hooper (c)
5. Ryan Caldwell
6. Francois Louw
7. Guy Mercer
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Kane Palma-Newport
17. Charlie Beech
18. Anthony Perenise
19. Dave Attwood
20. Will Spencer
21. Mark McMillan
22. Stephen Donald
23. Sam Vesty
Thursday, 10 November 2011
This weeks Bath Chronicle articles on Bath Rugby...
After a tough defeat, all you want is the next game to come around, to right the wrongs and get back on track.
Not only are the squad looking to bounce back from our loss to Harlequins for those reasons but we have the added carrot of this being the Heineken Cup.
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Nick Blofeld rules out wholesale changes at Bath Rugby
Nine new players arrived at Bath for the current season, but Blofeld says there will be no similar turnover this summer.
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Bath Rugby's Stephen Donald ready for Heineken Cup debut
All Black Donald only touched down on English soil on Sunday, while Barkley returned to full first-team training on Monday after eight months out with a broken leg.
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Last chance to join 'Bath Rugby Inside Out' Sport Guru pool for the Heineken Cup
Bath Rugby Inside Out Sport Guru pool
Pool name: Bath Rugby Inside Out
Pool code: darthoop
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Glasgow wary of 'Geech Factor' in Bath
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Monday, 7 November 2011
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Bath Rugby can't stop table-topping Harlequins at The Rec
Bath Rugby were unable to halt Harlequins' unbeaten start to the season as the Londoners made it ten out of ten wins so far this campaign.
Tries by Quins' ever-present captain Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown gave the visitors the spoils, with former All Black Nick Evans kicking 16 points.
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Friday, 4 November 2011
David Wilson and Ryan Caldwell look forward to the Quins clash
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Bath Rugby team to face Harlequins at the Rec
15. Nick Abendanon
14. Olly Woodburn
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Matt Carraro
11. Tom Biggs
10. Sam Vesty
9. Michael Claassens
1. Nathan Catt
2. Lee Mears
3. David Wilson
4. Stuart Hooper (c)
5. Dave Attwood
6. Ben Skirving
7. Francois Louw
8. Simon Taylor
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Charlie Beech
18. Anthony Perenise
19. Ryan Caldwell
20. Guy Mercer
21. Chris Cook
22. Tom Heathcote
23. Jack Cuthbert
Quins to finally sink in Bath - Tipster
Bath to edge this. You'll get a decent price here and I think they'll have enough. They are trading at about 1.8 ish, which is just about value - avoid the handicap as it could be very tight. I'd be interested in selling short points here if can get on at under 45.5.
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Thursday, 3 November 2011
Bath Rugby's Matt Banahan faces Quins fitness battle
The inside centre/wing is battling to recover from a neck strain in time for the clash.
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Thursday's Bath Chronicle articles on Bath Rugby
An alarming brush with concussion has prompted Bath Rugby's Sam Vesty to call for the game's authorities to take action to reduce the number of head injuries.
Vesty, who is Bath's representative on the Rugby Players' Association management board, fears the game could be sitting on a dementia time bomb.
Vesty Calling for Action on Concussion Scare
Bath on the Up as Defence Sets Tone
No Backing for New Club Until Fears Allayed
Captain Shone at Madjeski
Good Evans Poses Threat to Unbeaten Leaders
Fans View: Rugby May Need to Emulate Football in Respect Campaign
Donald will Get Time to Integrate
Colossal Effort Paved Way for Win at Irish
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Nick Blofeld gives BRtv a Bath Rugby Update
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