Bath

37 - 14

Full Time

Ulster

Bath vs Ulster

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

80'

Conversion

Orlando Bailey converts the try.

80'

Try

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Gallagher bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Orlando Bailey is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco Coetzee bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

78'

Will Butt comes on.

76'

Ollie Lawrence comes off.

76'

Orlando Bailey comes on.

76'

Finn Russell comes off.

76'

Louis Schreuder comes on.

76'

Ben Spencer comes off.

76'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Coetzee getting some game time.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alfie Barbeary being replaced.

73'

Ben Spencer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Joe Cokanasiga

71'

That's a great try assist by Ollie Lawrence.

71'

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

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Warwick getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

71'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with GJ van Velze getting some game time.

70'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Miles Reid being replaced.

70'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Annett getting some game time.

70'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Dunn being replaced.

70'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Juan Schoeman getting some game time.

70'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Beno Obano being replaced.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mike Lowry getting some game time.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stewart Moore being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Ben Spencer has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Thomas du Toit scores the try from close range.

69'

Yellow Card

Matty Rea (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

64'

Ben Spencer takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

62'

Matty Rea comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

James McNabney leaves the field.

59'

Jake Flannery comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

Billy Burns leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Ben Spencer adds the points for Bath Rugby.

58'

Thomas du Toit comes on.

51'

Will Stuart comes off.

51'

John Cooney comes on.

51'

Nathan Doak comes off.

51'

Jacob Stockdale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Treadwell getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alan O'Connor being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marty Moore getting some game time.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

47'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rob Herring getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Stewart being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Ben Spencer adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

46'

Try

The Bath Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Tom Dunn to touch down.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Nathan Doak does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Nathan Doak, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by James Hume.

37'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to James Hume being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Nathan Doak does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

What an effort there by Billy Burns as they score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Billy Burns being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Ben Spencer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Ollie Lawrence breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Cameron Redpath breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Joe Cokanasiga breaches the defence.

29'

Ben Spencer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Bath Rugby ends with a try for Joe Cokanasiga.

27'

Ben Spencer played a key part in that try.

27'

Finn Russell steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Muir took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Stewart Moore goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Ulster 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 9th December 2023, 07:15am PST 
  
 Recreation Ground

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

56%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bailey

37 - 14

80'

Gallagher

35 - 14

78'

Cokanasiga

30 - 14

71'

Spencer

25 - 14

70'

du Toit

23 - 14

69'

Rea

64'

18 - 14

Spencer

18 - 14

58'

Spencer

15 - 14

46'

Dunn

13 - 14

45'

Half Time

Doak

37'

8 - 14

Doak

37'

8 - 12

Doak

34'

8 - 7

Burns

33'

8 - 5

Spencer

8 - 0

32'

Cokanasiga

5 - 0

27'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Bath

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

68%

3-6 secs

31%

19%

6+ secs

16%

11%

Rucks Won

Bath Rugby vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Ulster in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 9th December 2023 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST 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 2 places in the league table with Ulster in 3rd and Bath Rugby in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Ulster Squads

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