Bath

41 - 24

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Bath vs Exeter Chiefs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

81'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ehren Painter picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Niall Armstrong comes off.

79'

Aidon Davis comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Roots bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

76'

Tom Carr-Smith comes on.

75'

Ben Spencer comes off.

75'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Coetzee getting some game time.

74'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alfie Barbeary being replaced.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rory O'Loughlin getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Joe Hawkins being replaced.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidon Davis getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Greg Fisilau being replaced.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Devoto getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Stu Townsend being replaced.

71'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Harris getting some game time.

71'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Finn Russell being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Will Butt

69'

That's a great try assist by Will Muir.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Muir took full advantage.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rusiate Tuima coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dafydd Jenkins coming off.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with GJ van Velze coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Sam Underhill coming off.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Will Butt coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Max Ojomoh coming off.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Archie Griffin coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Will Stuart coming off.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Niall Annett coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Tom Dunn coming off.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Beno Obano coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alfie Barbeary

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Alfie Barbeary goes through the gap.

65'

Exeter Chiefs sub Niall Armstrong comes onto the field.

63'

Olly Woodburn departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Conversion

The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Joe Cokanasiga

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Cokanasiga goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Finn Russell is finished off with a try.

61'

The penalty attempt by Finn Russell has rebounded off the right post and back into play.

60'

Yellow Card

Stu Townsend (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Underhill goes through the gap.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Stu Townsend scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Stu Townsend as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

What a run here by Sam Underhill as they get over the gainline!

52'

Max Norey comes on.

51'

Jack Yeandle comes off.

51'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Finn Russell will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Ben Spencer.

42'

Joe Cokanasiga played a key part in that try.

42'

Joe Cokanasiga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ehren Painter coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Iosefa-Scott coming off.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Alec Hepburn coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nika Abuladze coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

39'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Henry Slade

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Slade bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Joe Hawkins.

23'

Conversion

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Cameron Redpath goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Redpath bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

19'

Ben Spencer sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Redpath bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Ojomoh took full advantage.

12'

Finn Russell has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The Bath Rugby pack has powered over for Alfie Barbeary to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Gallagher goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Muir goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Underhill goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Stu Townsend goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 2nd December 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Recreation Ground

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Slade

81'

41 - 24

Painter

80'

41 - 22

Russell

41 - 17

71'

Butt

39 - 17

69'

Russell

34 - 17

66'

Barbeary

32 - 17

65'

Russell

27 - 17

63'

Cokanasiga

25 - 17

62'

Townsend

59'

20 - 17

Slade

58'

20 - 17

Townsend

57'

20 - 15

Russell

20 - 10

54'

Spencer

17 - 10

42'

Half Time

Slade

29'

12 - 10

Slade

24'

12 - 7

Slade

23'

12 - 5

Russell

12 - 0

20'

Redpath

10 - 0

19'

Barbeary

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bath

72%

Draw

Exeter Chiefs

27%

Conversion by Henry Slade

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Bath

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

59%

3-6 secs

33%

21%

6+ secs

25%

20%

Rucks Won

Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 8 on Sat 2nd December 2023 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 2nd and Bath Rugby in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.