Twenty-one centuries ago the Romans chose Bath as the site to host their spas. The hot springs are no longer the only thing running through the city centre. For the last century and a half, rugby has been the beating heart of Bath's community. Located right in the centre of the city, the blue, black and white hooped side play amidst the Ancient Roman and more recent Regency architecture.

 

The club has no shortage of money which fits with its surroundings. Bath has been financed by Bruce Craig for a number of years. This has allowed the club to attract some of the biggest names in the games including Taulupe Faletau, George Ford and more recently Finn Russell. One of the key lures for these talented stars is Farleigh House, the stately home that Bath use as their training ground when they're not trying maul their opponents back in their best attempt of a testudo formation. If a stately home as a training ground wasn't enough, the 'best of British' is emphasised by the famous faces who support the club. You will often see the likes of James Dyson, Mary Berry and Greg James frequenting The Rec.

 

Bath have recently been through a turbulent patch and unfortunately attracted the label of perennial 'underachievers' considering the resources at their disposal. Bath are now embarking on a new era with many established figures departing the south-west in recent years including Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph and Taulupe Faletau. Some of the best young British talent have arrived to take their place alongside some star dust and South African muscle. The likes of Ted Hill, Alfie Barbeary and Ollie Lawrence were snapped up by the club's recruiters following the demise of Bath and Waps whilst Captain Ben Spencer and magic man Finn Russell were recruited to steer the attack. Under South African coach, Johann Van Graan, Bath reached the Gallagher Premiership final in the 2023-24 season, closely missing out on the title in part due to a red card from prop Beno Obano. Could now be the best opportunity to go one better?