Bath

33 - 26

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Bath vs Exeter Chiefs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

80'

Try

Bath Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Arthur Green picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

72'

Harvey Skinner played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Greg Fisilau took full advantage.

70'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rusi Tuima coming on.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Andrea Zambonin coming off.

67'

Henry Slade curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

Greg Fisilau scores the try from close range.

66'

Bath Rugby sub Scott Kirk comes onto the field.

64'

Beno Obano departs for Bath Rugby.

64'

Exeter Chiefs sub Kane James comes onto the field.

62'

Ethan Roots departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Kepu Tuipulotu comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Tom Dunn leaves the field.

57'

Arthur Green comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Alfie Barbeary leaves the field.

57'

Louie Hennessey comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Will Muir leaves the field.

57'

Thomas du Toit comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Vilikesa Sela leaves the field.

57'

Sam Underhill comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Guy Pepper leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Will Muir as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Will Muir as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jack Yeandle comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Joseph Dweba leaves the field.

55'

Jimmy Roots comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Bachuki Tchumbadze leaves the field.

55'

Will Goodrick-Clarke comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Scott Sio leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Olly Woodburn as they get over the gainline!

52'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Chapman getting some game time.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Stephen Varney being replaced.

48'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Roux getting some game time.

48'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi being replaced.

48'

Will Muir makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Olly Woodburn, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

36'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Exeter Chiefs maul...no miracles today as Joseph Dweba powers over.

32'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Arundell bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

23'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bath Rugby is finished off by Ollie Lawrence

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Lawrence bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

19'

Ben Spencer sets up the try.

19'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Henry Arundell coming on.

18'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Louie Hennessey coming off.

18'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Santiago Carreras

13'

Spellbinding play by Louie Hennessey is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Louie Hennessey took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

11'

Try

Alfie Barbeary scores the try from close range.

11'

Louie Hennessey comes on for Bath Rugby.

Henry Arundell leaves the field.

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bath Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Beno Obano touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Olly Woodburn goes through the gap.

Red Card

Campbell Ridl (Exeter Chiefs) is shown the red card

The defensive line has been broken as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 07:05am PST 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

33 - 26

80'

Green

31 - 26

78'

Slade

73'

26 - 26

Feyi-Waboso

72'

26 - 24

Fisilau

66'

26 - 19

Half Time

Slade

37'

26 - 14

Woodburn

36'

26 - 12

Slade

33'

26 - 7

Dweba

32'

26 - 5

Lawrence

26 - 0

19'

Russell

21 - 0

14'

Carreras

19 - 0

13'

Russell

14 - 0

11'

Barbeary

12 - 0

11'

Russell

7 - 0

Obano

5 - 0

Ridl

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bath

75%

Draw

Exeter Chiefs

24%

Conversion by Finn Russell

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Bath

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

46%

3-6 secs

36%

32%

6+ secs

13%

23%

110

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

47'

49'

62'

63'

64'

Bath

Exeter Chiefs

Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but Bath Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 2nd and Bath Rugby in 3rd 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.