Sale

23 - 32

Full Time

Bath

Bath vs Sale

Events

Commentary

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

82'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

Alex Wills comes on.

79'

Will Addison comes off.

79'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Joe Carpenter goes on their own for a try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Robert du Preez is finished off with a try.

79'

Orlando Bailey comes on.

75'

Ruaridh McConnochie comes off.

75'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tom Carr-Smith leads to a try for Bath Rugby

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Carr-Smith took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Arron Reed took full advantage.

73'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Sam Bedlow getting some game time.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White being replaced.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tumy Onasanya getting some game time.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Simon McIntyre being replaced.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tadgh McElroy getting some game time.

70'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Caine being replaced.

70'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Ross Molony coming on.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Quinn Roux coming off.

67'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Nye Thomas coming on.

67'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Gus Warr coming off.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Thomas du Toit coming on.

65'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Billy Sela coming off.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Ben Bamber coming on.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Sam Dugdale coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

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

62'

Bath Rugby sub Jaco Coetzee comes onto the field.

61'

Alfie Barbeary departs for Bath Rugby.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruaridh McConnochie goes through the gap.

60'

Tom Dunn comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Niall Annett leaves the field.

58'

Francois van Wyk comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Beno Obano leaves the field.

58'

Tom Carr-Smith comes on for Bath Rugby.

55'

Louis Schreuder leaves the field.

55'

Billy Sela comes on.

54'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Bath Rugby results in a try for Max Ojomoh.

53'

That's a great try assist by Joe Cokanasiga.

53'

Max Ojomoh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Hill getting some game time.

45'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hyron Andrews being replaced.

45'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Ewels coming on.

40'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Ross Molony coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ruaridh McConnochie from scoring that try!

42'

Ruaridh McConnochie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

42'

Bath Rugby sub Ewan Richards comes onto the field.

39'

Josh Bayliss departs for Bath Rugby.

39'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Louis Schreuder being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Ross Molony comes on for Bath Rugby.

32'

Charlie Ewels leaves the field.

32'

Robert du Preez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Robert du Preez scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Tom O'Flaherty breaches the defence.

27'

Tye Raymont comes on.

26'

WillGriff John comes off.

26'

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

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bath Rugby is finished off by Ruaridh McConnochie

24'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Schreuder bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

23'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez adds the points for Sale Sharks.

22'

Robert du Preez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Arron Reed

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arron Reed bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

17'

Robert du Preez sets up the try.

17'

Robert du Preez steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

14'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Bath 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sun 26th January 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Salford City Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

82'

23 - 32

du Preez

23 - 29

79'

Carpenter

21 - 29

79'

Russell

75'

16 - 29

Carr-Smith

74'

16 - 27

Russell

62'

16 - 22

Russell

54'

16 - 19

Ojomoh

53'

16 - 17

Half Time

Russell

43'

16 - 12

McConnochie

42'

16 - 10

du Preez

16 - 5

38'

du Preez

13 - 5

27'

McConnochie

24'

8 - 5

du Preez

8 - 0

22'

Reed

5 - 0

17'

Start

Win Probability

Sale

37%

Draw

Bath

62%

Penalty by Finn Russell

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Bath

More Less

Defence Profile

Sale

Bath

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

57%

3-6 secs

27%

26%

6+ secs

12%

17%

118

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

73'

76'

81'

Sale

Bath

Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Bath Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 11 on Sun 26th January 2025 at Salford City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 2 places in the league table with Bath Rugby in 1st and Sale Sharks in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Bath Rugby Squads

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