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Preview: Bath v Exeter

Preview: Bath v Exeter

Nick Auterac, Rob Webber and Henry Thomas will start in the front-row for Bath when they face West Country rivals Exeter on Saturday.

Burgess scores first try since switch

Burgess scores first try since switch

Sam Burgess scored his first rugby union try for Bath United during a 44-5 win over London Irish A in an A League game on Monday.

Matawalu off to Bath

Matawalu off to Bath

Bath have completed the signing of Fijian scrum-half Nikola Matawalu from Glasgow Warriors from next season.

Bath silent on salary cap claims

Bath silent on salary cap claims

Bath coach Mike Ford refused to be drawn into discussing claims the club is being investigated over breaches of the Premiership salary cap.

Bath too hot for Gloucester

Bath too hot for Gloucester

24 points from the boot of George Ford helped Bath to an impressive 39-16 Premiership win over Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday.

More Bath News

  • Preview: Gloucester v Bath PreviewPreview: Gloucester v Bath
  • Trio re-sign with Bath
  • Stade Franšais to pay Bath for Genia?
  • Bath and Irish race for Priestland
  • Genia heading to Stade Franšais?
  • 'Blur' will teach Burgess
  • Bonus for Bath, hat-trick for Banahan ReportBonus for Bath, hat-trick for Banahan
  • Bath secure hooker duo
  • Burgess to make first start
  • Ford regrets missed bonus point
  • Bath fall short of bonus point ReportBath fall short of bonus point
  • SBW backs Burgess to succeed
  • Preview: Montpellier v Bath PreviewPreview: Montpellier v Bath
  • Burgess to face Wolfhounds?
  • Burgess now has monkey off his back
  • Bonus for Bath on Burgess debut ReportBonus for Bath on Burgess debut
  • Bath loan hooker to Irish
  • England selections bizarre - Robinson
  • Burgess debut a "bonus" for Lancaster
  • Ford surprised by Rokoduguni snub
  • Preview: Bath v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Bath v Harlequins
  • Bath to try Burgess at 12 and six
  • Bath claim victory in Reading ReportBath claim victory in Reading
  • Preview: London Irish v Bath PreviewPreview: London Irish v Bath
  • Garvey impressed by Burgess
  • Bath linked with mega Vermeulen move
  • Ford pushes Joseph for England
  • Bath pick up Newcastle scalp ReportBath pick up Newcastle scalp
  • Preview: Bath v Newcastle Falcons PreviewPreview: Bath v Newcastle Falcons
  • Shiells leaves Bath for Edinburgh
  • 18-12 to South Africa - Louw
  • Exeter too strong for Bath ReportExeter too strong for Bath
  • Bath captain Ewels stands tall
  • LV= Cup Wrap: Saturday
  • Burgess' personality key - Lancaster
  • Preview: LV= Cup, Round One PreviewPreview: LV= Cup, Round One
  • Back row, not centre, for Burgess?
  • Burgess set to excel - Robinson
  • Genia looks at post-2015 options
  • Loss an "eye-opener" for Ford
  • Preview: Glasgow v Bath PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Bath
  • Boudjellal rules out Armitage move
  • Three-week ban for Houston
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • English clubs linked with Dusautoir
  • Armitage's Bath move collapses
  • Premiership clubs chasing Armitage
  • Wasps repel Bath fightback ReportWasps repel Bath fightback
  • Preview: Wasps v Bath PreviewPreview: Wasps v Bath
  • Ford relishing Wasps clash
  • Premiership sides ready for Europe
  • Burgess can't fly out of Australia
  • Burgess needs facial surgery
  • 'Rokoduguni the best winger in 2014'
  • Bath too good for Saracens ReportBath too good for Saracens
  • Bath can unlock Saracens defence
  • Preview: Bath v Saracens PreviewPreview: Bath v Saracens
  • Saints see off dogged Bath ReportSaints see off dogged Bath
  • Preview: Northampton v Bath PreviewPreview: Northampton v Bath
  • Video of the Week: Prop panache
  • Saints trip holds no fear for Bath
  • We got what we deserved - Cockerill
  • Tigers embarrassed by brilliant Bath ReportTigers embarrassed by brilliant Bath
  • Preview: Bath v Leicester PreviewPreview: Bath v Leicester
  • Salary cap increase confirmed
  • Prop rivalry good for Bath, England
  • Bath put 50 on brave Exiles ReportBath put 50 on brave Exiles
  • Preview: Bath v London Welsh PreviewPreview: Bath v London Welsh
  • Watson signs new Bath deal
  • Bath forward Gilbert leaves club
  • Diamond sings Ford's praises
  • Bath impressive away at Sale ReportBath impressive away at Sale
  • Preview: Sale v Bath PreviewPreview: Sale v Bath
  • Bath want progress, not just trophies
  • Eastmond moves on from tour struggles
  • Season Preview: Aviva Premiership
  • Centre first for Burgess
  • Premiership clubs to play during RWC?
  • Henson eyes World Cup as fly-half
  • Premiership: Transfer Wrap
  • Genia linked with Bath move
  • Bath finally permitted expansion
  • Squads named for Premiership 7s
  • No serious damage for Sam Burgess
  • Fixtures announced for LV= Cup
  • Bath coaches kept on their toes
  • Hooper to lead Bath once more
  • Roberts returns to Ospreys from Bath
  • RWC stars heading to Bath?
  • Rokoduguni signs Bath extension
  • Saints open season on Friday night
  • Latest setback for Bath's expansion
  • Bath keep hold of young lock
  • Cardiff glory for Northampton ReportCardiff glory for Northampton
  • Preview: Challenge Cup Final PreviewPreview: Challenge Cup Final
  • Bath Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 27
Bath vs Exeter Bath vs Exeter Preview
Sunday , January 4
Leicester Tigers vs Bath 14:00
Saturday , January 10
Bath vs Wasps 15:00
Sunday , February 15
Saracens vs Bath 15:00
Saturday , February 21
Bath vs Northampton 15:00
Saturday , February 28
Exeter vs Bath 15:00
Saturday , March 7
Bath vs Sale 15:00
More Aviva Premiership fixtures
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Toulouse vs Bath TBC
Saturday , January 24
Bath vs Glasgow TBC
More European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures
LV= Cup
Saturday , January 31
Harlequins vs Bath 14:40
More LV= Cup fixtures
  • Bath Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 20
Gloucester 16 - 39 Bath Gloucester vs Bath Report
More Aviva Premiership results
European Rugby Champions Cup
Friday , December 12
Bath 32 - 12 Montpellier Bath vs Montpellier Report
Friday , December 5
Montpellier 5 - 30 Bath Montpellier vs Bath Report
More European Rugby Champions Cup results
Aviva Premiership
Friday , November 28
Bath 25 - 6 Harlequins
Saturday , November 22
London Irish 23 - 33 Bath
Saturday , November 15
Bath 23 - 14 Newcastle Falcons
More Aviva Premiership results
LV= Cup
Saturday , November 8
Exeter 18 - 6 Bath
More LV= Cup results
  • Table
Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Northampton 10 39
2 Bath 10 37
3 Exeter 10 33
4 Saracens 10 30
5 Sale Sharks 10 28
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