Bath cap historic week with new long-term deal for Finn Russell

Just days after securing a historic treble, Bath have agreed a new long-term deal for talisman Finn Russell.

The Scotland, and British and Irish fly-half steered Bath to their first league title in 29 years on Saturday in a 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership in his second season at the club.

Having moved to the Rec in 2023 from Racing 92, the 32-year-old has signed on for another three years.

Russell said that the confidence is growing at the club as they target more silverware in the future, which will be helped by the arrivals of Henry Arundell and Santiago Carreras next season.

“I have loved my time here at Bath,” he said. “It’s a great team and a great club. We’ve come a long way over the last couple of years, and I am really looking forward to staying here and seeing what the club can achieve.

“The fans have been outstanding since I got here. We’ve had some big results at home and that’s just our way of giving back to the fans and trying to represent them in the right way.”

“The way the club is developing and with the young players coming through, the belief and confidence that we’ve got week-to-week is just growing. There are some brilliant new signings coming in as well who will be great additions to the club, and I can’t wait to get started next season.”

Bath director or rugby Johann van Graan added: “It’s amazing news. Finn is one of the world’s best 10s, a player who performs in the big moments and more importantly he’s an incredible team man and a family man.

“He is one of the lads, his training is exceptional, and he’s added so much to our group.

“It’s great that he’ll be staying on at Bath and continuing his journey with the Blue, Black and White.”