Rugby-Bath survive Leicester scare to end long wait for English title


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 15 Jun 2025

Rugby Union - Premiership Rugby - Final - Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Leicester Tigers' Olly Cracknell in action with Bath Rugby's Ben Spencer Action Images/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) -Bath ended their 29-year English title drought when they survived a late surge by old rivals Leicester to triumph 23-21 in a gripping Premiership final and complete a memorable trophy treble at Twickenham on Saturday.

Tries by Thomas du Toit and Max Ojomoh gave Bath a healthy lead in the second half, only for Leicester, seeking a record-extending 12th title, hit back with tries by Solomone Kata and Emeka Ilione to set up a nail-biting finale.

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