Finn Russell returns for Bath in final pre-season friendly
Scotland and Lions star Finn Russell has been named as Bath's starting fly-half in their final pre-season friendly against his for…
Jon Newcombe
18 Sep 2026, 4:58
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‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
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Beno Obano set to bring England career to a halt with Top 14 move
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'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
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Gallagher PREM 2026/27 squads rated: Bath
Johann van Graan begins his fifth term of office at The Rec without two of the standout performers of his reign in charge - Thomas…
Jon Newcombe
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