Bath

31 - 22

Full Time

Saracens

Bath vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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.

80'

Try

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

79'

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Ben Spencer is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Noah Caluori

73'

Elliot Daly played a key part in that try.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Redpath getting some game time.

72'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Max Ojomoh being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Ollie Lawrence scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ben Spencer.

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lozowski getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Owen Farrell being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Harry Wilson (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Hugh Tizard coming off.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Miles Reid coming on.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Alfie Barbeary coming off.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Francois van Wyk coming on.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Beno Obano coming off.

67'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Owen Farrell as it drops short of the posts.

67'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Max Malins

66'

Noah Caluori sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Caluori goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ivan van Zyl goes through the gap.

65'

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

64'

Bath Rugby sub Kepu Tuipulotu comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Dunn departs for Bath Rugby.

61'

Saracens sub Max Malins comes onto the field.

61'

Tobias Elliott departs for Saracens.

61'

Saracens sub Nathan Michelow comes onto the field.

61'

Theo McFarland departs for Saracens.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Maro Itoje goes through the gap.

61'

Saracens sub Hugh Tizard comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Wilson departs for Saracens.

60'

Bath Rugby sub Ted Hill comes onto the field.

60'

Quinn Roux departs for Bath Rugby.

60'

Bath Rugby sub Sam Underhill comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Bayliss departs for Bath Rugby.

60'

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

59'

Try

Great hands by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Ben Spencer

58'

Alfie Barbeary played a key part in that try.

58'

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

58'

What a run here by Tobias Elliott as they get over the gainline!

58'

Ivan van Zyl comes on for Saracens.

56'

Charlie Bracken leaves the field.

56'

Hugh Tizard leaves the field.

56'

Harry Wilson comes on for Saracens.

56'

Eroni Mawi comes on for Saracens.

56'

Rhys Carre leaves the field.

56'

Theo Dan comes on for Saracens.

56'

Jamie George leaves the field.

56'

Guy Pepper comes on for Bath Rugby.

55'

Francois van Wyk leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Joe Cokanasiga from scoring that try!

49'

Ollie Lawrence makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Francois van Wyk getting some game time.

48'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Guy Pepper being replaced.

48'

Yellow Card

Beno Obano (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

45'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Henry Arundell from scoring that try!

43'

Henry Arundell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Charlie Ewels played a key part in that try.

43'

Henry Arundell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Saracens make a substitution with Marco Riccioni coming on.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Marcus Street coming off.

40'

Bath Rugby sub Thomas du Toit comes onto the field.

40'

Archie Griffin departs for Bath Rugby.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Trouble here as Nick Tompkins breaches the defence.

25'

Yellow Card

Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

25'

Conversion

Owen Farrell converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Charlie Bracken leads to a try for Saracens

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Bracken took full advantage.

13'

We are underway as the referee Nika Amashukeli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Saracens 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nika Amashukeli

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

40%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Arundell

31 - 22

79'

Burke

74'

26 - 22

Caluori

73'

26 - 20

Russell

26 - 15

72'

Lawrence

24 - 15

71'

Wilson

68'

19 - 15

Malins

66'

19 - 15

Spencer

19 - 10

58'

Russell

14 - 10

50'

Cokanasiga

12 - 10

49'

Obano

7 - 10

45'

Russell

7 - 10

44'

Arundell

5 - 10

43'

Half Time

Farrell

37'

0 - 10

Pepper

0 - 7

25'

Farrell

14'

0 - 7

Bracken

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Bath

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

56%

3-6 secs

23%

27%

6+ secs

18%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

68'

69'

70'

72'

Bath

Saracens

Bath Rugby vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Saracens in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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 3 places in the league table with Saracens in 1st and Bath Rugby in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Saracens Squads

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