Bath

43 - 41

Full Time

Northampton

Bath vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Hendy bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

75'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bernard van der Linde getting some game time.

74'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben Spencer being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Litchfield getting some game time.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Rory Hutchinson being replaced.

74'

Yellow Card

Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Finn Russell took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Lawrence took full advantage.

70'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with JJ van der Mescht coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Lockett coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

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

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ed Prowse coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with JJ van der Mescht coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Guy Pepper goes through the gap.

65'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Ross Molony coming on.

65'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Miles Reid coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Northampton Saints sub George Hendy comes onto the field.

64'

Ollie Sleightholme departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Finn Russell goes through the gap.

58'

Alex Mitchell comes on for Northampton Saints.

58'

Archie McParland leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

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

57'

Yellow Card

JJ van der Mescht (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

55'

What a run here by Ben Spencer as they get over the gainline!

52'

Kepu Tuipulotu comes on.

51'

Tom Dunn comes off.

51'

Santiago Carreras comes on.

51'

Tom de Glanville comes off.

51'

George Furbank makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit getting some game time.

47'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Vilikesa Sela being replaced.

47'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ted Hill getting some game time.

47'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Roux being replaced.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Millar-Mills getting some game time.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Cleopas Kundiona being replaced.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Iyogun getting some game time.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti being replaced.

47'

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

43'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Bath Rugby go for goal with Finn Russell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bath Rugby as Francois van Wyk goes over.

38'

Conversion

Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Bath Rugby ends with a try for Henry Arundell.

32'

Trouble here as Henry Arundell breaches the defence.

32'

Finn Russell sets up the try.

32'

Alfie Barbeary comes on for Bath Rugby.

31'

Sam Underhill leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Ollie Sleightholme as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Ollie Sleightholme breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Archie McParland is finished off with a try.

29'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

28'

Beno Obano comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Ollie Sleightholme breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Sam Underhill breaches the defence.

27'

Callum Chick comes on.

26'

Tom Pearson comes off.

26'

Conversion

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Finn Russell as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Josh Kemeny

21'

That's a great try assist by Archie McParland.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

21'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Craig Wright coming on.

16'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Curtis Langdon coming off.

16'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Lockett

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Lockett took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Fin Smith is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Miles Reid took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

Try

Tom Dunn scores the try from close range.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Fraser Dingwall

That's a great try assist by Tommy Freeman.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Henry Pollock touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Pollock goes through the gap.

Archie McParland sets up the try.

Yellow Card

Miles Reid (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Andrew Brace blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Northampton 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Fri 10th April 2026, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

43 - 41

76'

Hill

41 - 41

75'

Pollock

72'

36 - 41

Russell

36 - 41

66'

Smith

64'

33 - 41

Russell

33 - 38

57'

Tuipulotu

31 - 38

57'

van der Mescht

55'

26 - 38

Smith

42'

26 - 38

Half Time

van Wyk

26 - 35

38'

Russell

21 - 35

33'

Arundell

19 - 35

32'

Smith

29'

14 - 35

Sleightholme

29'

14 - 33

Russell

14 - 28

26'

Russell

12 - 28

25'

Smith

22'

7 - 28

Kemeny

21'

7 - 26

Smith

16'

7 - 21

Lockett

15'

7 - 19

Russell

7 - 14

Dunn

5 - 14

Smith

0 - 14

Dingwall

0 - 12

Smith

0 - 7

Pollock

0 - 5

Reid

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Bath

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

40%

3-6 secs

32%

37%

6+ secs

16%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

66'

72'

74'

76'

Bath

Northampton

Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Northampton Saints in Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final on Fri 10th April 2026 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on SuperSport, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints 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 Northampton Saints in 1st and Bath Rugby in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints Squads

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