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Bath complete a hat-trick of tight-head contract renewals

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Kieran Verden and Jasper Spandler of Bath Rugby celebrate following the Premiership Rugby Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Bath Rugby at Sandy Park on March 16, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)
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Kieran Verden has joined fellow tight-heads, Will Stuart and Billy Sela, in committing his future to reigning PREM champions Bath.

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However, Thomas du Toit, voted the world’s best tight-head in 2025, is heading back to South Africa.

Verden, 27, has been a key squad figure over the last 10 years, with highlights including starting in Bath’s trophy-winning PREM Rugby Cup fixture against Exeter Chiefs in 2024/25.

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Having come through Bath’s Academy, the Taunton-born 120kg prop made his professional debut in 2020 against Worcester Warriors and has clocked up a total of 34 appearances for the club.

Verden, who has re-signed for another season, said: “To be renewing my contract at Bath is a special moment for me and my family. The fans are amazing and make The Rec an incredible place to be on match day.

“It’s been a journey and I’m excited to continue and push for greater things with the club.”

Johann van Graan, Bath’s Head of Rugby, added: “All of us at the club are so happy that Kieran will be staying with us for another season.

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“Kieran is a great example of what we as a group have become and always puts the team before himself. He is a club-focussed man who embodies our family first and tough to beat values.”

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