Bath

55 - 19

Full Time

Newcastle

Bath vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bath Rugby is finished off by Cameron Redpath

81'

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

81'

Ciaran Donoghue sets up the try.

81'

Yellow Card

Josh Bayliss (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

75'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Ollie Leatherbarrow coming on.

69'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Callum Chick coming off.

69'

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Louie Hennessey

67'

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

67'

Josh Bayliss sets up the try.

67'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Mike Rewcastle coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Stevenson goes through the gap.

62'

Bath Rugby sub Josh Bayliss comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Underhill departs for Bath Rugby.

60'

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

60'

Newcastle Falcons sub Oliver Spencer comes onto the field.

60'

Connor Doherty departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

Great hands by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Austin Emens

59'

Ciaran Donoghue played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ciaran Donoghue goes through the gap.

58'

Max Pepper comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

Sam Stuart leaves the field.

58'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

Jamie Blamire leaves the field.

58'

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Bath Rugby results in a try for Austin Emens.

56'

Ciaran Donoghue played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Alex Hearle as they get over the gainline!

55'

Finn Russell comes on for Bath Rugby.

55'

Ruaridh McConnochie leaves the field.

55'

Guy Pepper comes on.

55'

Quinn Roux comes off.

55'

Louis Schreuder comes on.

54'

Tom Carr-Smith comes off.

54'

Kepu Tuipulotu comes on.

54'

Alfie Barbeary comes off.

54'

Sammy Arnold comes on.

54'

Max Clark comes off.

54'

Tom Dunn comes on.

54'

Niall Annett comes off.

54'

Archie Griffin comes on.

54'

Will Stuart comes off.

54'

Thomas du Toit comes on.

54'

Francois van Wyk comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ciaran Donoghue kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Underhill from scoring as they record the try for Bath Rugby.

50'

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

50'

Tom Carr-Smith sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Ciaran Donoghue as they get over the gainline!

50'

Adam Brocklebank makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Quinn Roux.

44'

Quinn Roux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Ciaran Donoghue is finished off with a try.

44'

Conversion

Brett Connon adds the two points for Newcastle Falcons.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Falcons is finished off by Connor Doherty, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Connor Doherty being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Max Clark played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Brett Connon adds the two points for Newcastle Falcons.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Falcons is finished off by Connor Doherty, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Connor Doherty being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Alex Hearle.

39'

Yellow Card

Cameron Redpath (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Max Clark being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Red Card

Louis Brown (Newcastle Falcons) is shown the red card

34'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Ruaridh McConnochie being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Bath Rugby ends with a try for Tom Carr-Smith.

32'

Louie Hennessey sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Louie Hennessey breaches the defence.

32'

Oscar Usher comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

30'

John Hawkins leaves the field.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ciaran Donoghue kicks the penalty goal.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Brown bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

21'

Yellow Card

Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

18'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Cameron Neild places the ball down for the try.

16'

Newcastle Falcons sub Murray McCallum comes onto the field.

10'

Richard Palframan departs for Newcastle Falcons.

10'

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

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Ciaran Donoghue

The defensive line has been broken as Ciaran Donoghue goes through the gap.

Tom Carr-Smith sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Newcastle 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 26th April 2025, 09:00am CDT 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

Possession Last 10 min

90%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

55 - 19

82'

Redpath

53 - 19

81'

Bayliss

48 - 19

75'

Hennessey

48 - 19

67'

Russell

43 - 19

60'

Emens

41 - 19

59'

Emens

36 - 19

56'

Donoghue

31 - 19

51'

Underhill

29 - 19

50'

Donoghue

24 - 19

45'

Roux

22 - 19

44'

Connon

41'

17 - 19

Doherty

41'

17 - 17

Half Time

Connon

40'

17 - 12

Doherty

39'

17 - 10

Redpath

17 - 5

38'

Brown

34'

17 - 5

Donoghue

17 - 5

33'

Carr-Smith

15 - 5

32'

Donoghue

10 - 5

28'

Underhill

7 - 5

18'

Neild

16'

7 - 5

Donoghue

7 - 0

Donoghue

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bath

88%

Draw

Newcastle

11%

Conversion by Finn Russell

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Bath

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

43%

3-6 secs

17%

32%

6+ secs

17%

25%

Rucks Won

104

Last 5 Penalties

75'

77'

78'

79'

80'

Bath

Newcastle

Bath Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sat 26th April 2025 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 9 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 1st and Bath Rugby in 10th as such Newcastle Red Bulls are favourites on paper.

Bath Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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