Bath Rugby : Player News

	Bath Rugby Announce Team to Face Saracens
	2 May, 11:35
	Having secured a European Challenge Cup Final last weekend, Bath Rugby will be looking to continue their winning streak in the Guinness Premiership when they face Saracens tomorrow at The Rec (kick off 6pm).
	Bath Rugby Legend Announces Retirement
	30 Apr, 15:12
	Bath Rugby and Samoan Number Eight, Zak Feaunati, has today announced he will be retiring from professional Rugby at the end of the current season to pursue new challenges in education.
	Barkley - 48 Hours After
	24 Apr, 16:21
	Now that 48 hours have passed since Olly Barkley heard the good news that the case against him has been dropped due to lack of evidence, the Bath centre spoke openly about his family, the end of the season and setting his sights on England.
	Barkley Relief After Case Dropped
	22 Apr, 16:31
	OLLY BARKLEY today had the case against him of causing actual bodily harm dismissed due to a lack of evidence. The Bath Rugby and England fly half has vigorously protested his innocence since the allegations were made last July. And following a hearing this morning at Aylesbury Crown Court, proceedings were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
	'A Formidable Challenge' - Steve Borthwick
	21 Apr, 16:00
	Steve Borthwick is determined to leave Bath Rugby at the end of the season on a high – and if it is with the European Challenge Cup safely under lock and key in The Rec trophy cabinet, all the better.
	Browne makes his presence felt
	17 Apr, 17:21
	After arriving at the Rec last summer, number eight Daniel Browne has been increasingly making his presence felt in the Bath Rugby back row and the New Zealander will play a crucial role in the remainder of the clubs campaigns in the Guinness Premiership and European Challenge Cup.
	James happy to be back
	16 Apr, 17:06
	After making a comeback from a dislocated shoulder on Tuesday night during a thrilling 26-12 win against Leicester Tigers at the Rec, Bath Rugby fly-half Butch James was just pleased to get back into the thick of the action.
	Butch is Back to Face Leicester
	14 Apr, 11:42
	Having endured months out of the game after suffering a shoulder dislocation when Bath faced Saracens back in January, Butch James will be glad to put his boots back on to face Leicester Tigers tomorrow night. Pulling on his Number 10 jersey, for the first time in almost three months, the fly-half will be relishing the chance to get back into action.
	Fuimaono-Sapolu Renews Contract with Bath
	9 Apr, 15:50
	After an impressive win at the weekend against Leeds Carnegie in the European Challenge Cup and looking to continue their winning ways against Leicester Tigers next Tuesday in the Guinness Premiership, Bath Rugby can announce that Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has renewed his contract for two more years.
	SALE SEMI FINAL TO HELP TAMARA JOHNSON
	9 Apr, 11:20
	Tamara Johnson, the Bath Ladies no 8, suffered a serious neck injury at the end of February playing for Bath Rugby Ladies v Saracens. Tamara is a founder member of Bath Ladies and captained the side in the inaugural 2004/2005 season.
	Bath can make it - Butch James
	3 Apr, 14:37
	The 2003 and 2007 finals of the European Challenge Cup may be something of a bugbear for Bath Rugby, but the club will be setting their sights on making amends and sealing that victory this season.
	Bath Squad to Face Sharks
	27 Mar, 11:41
	Sitting at the top of the Guinness Premiership table, Bath Rugby are keen to continue with their winning ways and remain at the top. Learning from previous experience of injuries, Head Coach Steve Meehan is keen to rest and rotate the players once again, to keep up at the top.
	Flatman returns to face Quins
	14 Mar, 11:04
	Bath Rugby welcome back David Flatman to the front row when they take on Harlequins away from home in the Guinness Premiership on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).
	Bemand Bolsters Bath’s Title Ambitions
	12 Mar, 14:29
	Bath Rugby have confirmed the signing of scrum half Scott Bemand from Guinness Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal.
	Bath Four Remain in England Squad
	11 Mar, 17:37
	After last weekend's bitter defeat to Scotland, Brian Ashton replaces Jonny Wilkinson with Danny Cipriani, but retains Bath Rugby's Steve Borthwick, Lee Mears and Michael Lipman in the starting 15, with Matt Stevens on the bench.
	Bath Rugby Team to Face Falcons
	7 Mar, 10:36
	With four players away on international duty and two out having sustained injuries last Sunday against Bristol, Steve Meehan has brought back Duncan Bell for his second start this season.
	Mears looking to make the England shirt his own
	5 Mar, 15:27
	Lee Mears will be looking to take his chances against Scotland in the RBS Six Nations on Saturday and make the England number two jersey his own.
	Mears to start for England
	4 Mar, 14:08
	Bath Rugby hooker Lee Mears will start for England when they face Scotland at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations on Saturday.
	Olly Barkley Wins Player of the Month
	3 Mar, 14:52
	After successfully kicking four penalties and one conversion yesterday at Ashton Gate and adding to his historical record, Olly Barkley secured his place as the Guinness Premiership Player of the Month for February.
	Bath Sign Australian International Harrison
	26 Feb, 11:16
	Bath Rugby have continued their recruitment drive for the 2008/09 season by securing the signing of former Australia international second row Justin Harrison on a one-year contract. The 33-year old veteran of 34 Tests for the Wallabies will join Stuart Hooper in making the move to the Recreation Ground next season.
	United Team to Face Saracens Tonight
	25 Feb, 10:39
	United will be facing Saracens at The Rec tonight, kick off 7:15pm, with the following squad:
	Barkley to Leave Bath Rugby
	22 Feb, 12:51
	After six years at Bath Rugby, Olly Barkley has decided to leave the club for pastures new.
	Borthwick and Lipman Start Against France
	19 Feb, 14:08
	Narrowly missing out on starting for Bath Rugby against London Wasps due to a knee injury, Steve Borthwick is back on form for England to face France this weekend in the RBS Six Nations.
	Bell to make return against Exeter tonight
	18 Feb, 11:06
	Duncan Bell will make a long awaited return to action for a Bath Development XV tonight when they travel to face Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Lane (kick-off 7.30pm).
	Crockett to captain Bath against Wasps
	15 Feb, 10:47
	Fresh from starring for the England Saxons last weekend, Alex Crockett is named as captain for Bath Rugby's Guinness Premiership clash against London Wasps at the Rec on Saturday (kick-off 2.45pm).
	Lipman looking forward to Rome
	8 Feb, 15:40
	On Sunday, Michael Lipman will run out at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome and pull on an England shirt for the first time, in the RBS Six Nations (kick-off 2.30pm).
	Banahan off to San Diego
	7 Feb, 13:27
	Matt Banahan has been named in the England Sevens squad for the upcoming IRB USA Sevens tournament in San Diego this weekend.
	BRTV: SOS iRB Kit Aid Collection
	7 Feb, 08:16
	When Bath Rugby face London Wasps on February 16th, the club will be collecting all clean, unwanted kit to help the development of junior rugby in less advantaged countries. See Nick Abendanon donate his kit and hear him attempt to explain all about it. You will need Quicktime to view this video, available free from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download
	Stevens looks ahead
	6 Feb, 16:29
	The club announced on Friday the great news that Matt Stevens had signed a new four-year contract with Bath Rugby. Now preparing for England’s RBS Six Nations game against Italy, Stevens was able to talk further about staying at Bath in the refined setting of the Bath Spa hotel.
	Bath trio in Saxons squad to face Italy A
	6 Feb, 10:28
	Nick Abendanon, Peter Short and Alex Crockett will all start for England Saxons against Italy A in Sicily on Saturday (kick off 6.15pm local time).
	Lipman to start for England
	6 Feb, 10:06
	Michael Lipman and Steve Borthwick will start for England in the away RBS Six Nations fixture against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
	Short and Crockett called into Saxons training squad
	5 Feb, 09:37
	Bath Rugby's Alex Crockett and Peter Short have been named in the England Saxons training squad ahead of Saturday's game against Italy A.
	Stevens to stay at Bath
	1 Feb, 17:38
	Bath Rugby and England star Matt Stevens has put pen to paper on a new four-year contract that will see him stay at Bath Rugby until at least the 2011/ 2012 season.
	Abendanon to start against Ireland A
	30 Jan, 10:25
	Bath Rugby’s Nick Abendanon has been named at fullback for the England Saxons in their game against Ireland A at Welford Road on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
	Three Bath players in England side to face Wales
	29 Jan, 13:03
	Bath Rugby lock Steve Borthwick will start for England against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday whilst prop Matt Stevens and hooker Lee Mears have been named on the bench.
	Stevens to clock up century of appearances against Saracens
	25 Jan, 11:21
	Bath Rugby prop Matt Stevens will clock up his 100th appearance for Bath Rugby on Sunday when the blue, black, whites take on Saracens at Vicarage Road (kick-off 1.30pm).
	Dixon Stays with Sights Set on Silverware
	23 Jan, 19:36
	Following the announcements of Banahan, Baxter and Maddock earlier this week, Pieter Dixon has today confirmed that he is yet another player to renew his contract with Bath Rugby for two years.
	Maddock Remains at Bath
	22 Jan, 14:55
	After Head Coach, Steve Meehan, signalled last weekend that exciting contract renewal announcements would be made this week, winger Joe Maddock, has pledged himself to Bath Rugby for two more years, adding to yesterday’s news of the renewals of Matt Banahan and Mike Baxter.
	Bath youngsters learn how to cook
	22 Jan, 11:18
	Bath Rugby’s Academy players are being taught how to cook healthy protein rich food for themselves at home by the club’s Head Chef, Jerry Quinn.
	Banahan and Baxter Renew for Two More Years
	21 Jan, 15:24
	Top try-scorer Matt Banahan has confirmed his place within the Bath Rugby squad having signed a two year contract that seals his place as a First Team member after exploding onto the field at the start of the season. Mike Baxter, having rejoined Bath at the start of the 2007/08 season from Pertemps Bees, played a full-80 minutes for the first time this season against Auch and was delighted to have also signed for a further two years.
	Steve Borthwick to leave club
	16 Jan, 12:45
	After ten years at the club, Steve Borthwick has decided to leave Bath Rugby and make the move to Watford-based Saracens.
	Captain Captivates Fans with Talk on RWC
	12 Jan, 11:19
	At the start of this week, Bath Rugby fans were given a rare insight to the Rugby World Cup during 2003 and 2007, from a very personal and candid talk by club captain, Steve Borthwick.
	England Senior and Saxons squads Announced
	9 Jan, 12:33
	Bath Rugby are proud to announce that three club players have been named in the 32-man England Senior squad and two have been named in the England Saxons training squad for the Six Nations.
	Steve Borthwick lends support to Homeless Appeal
	11 Dec, 15:32
	Bath Rugby captain Steve Borthwick will be sharing some of his experiences at the 2007 Rugby World Cup at a lecture on 7th January. The event is one of a series of talks which are being organised by homeless charity Julian House.
	Bath Rugby side to face Albi
	6 Dec, 11:18
	The Bath Rugby side to face Albi on Friday night away at the Stade Municipal has been named.
	Banahan off to Dubai
	16 Nov, 15:34
	Bath Rugby winger Matt Banahan has been called up into the England Sevens team for the forthcoming Dubai tournament.
	Bath side to face Parma
	16 Nov, 11:34
	Steve Meehan has named a strong side to face Overmach Parma with the majority of Bath Rugby's World Cup contingent starting the match.
	Butch Arrives at Bath
	7 Nov, 10:09
	Arriving fresh and victorious from the Rugby World Cup on Monday, Bath Rugby’s exciting new signing, Butch James, spoke exclusively to Kate Oram about winning the Webb Ellis trophy, preparation, celebration and moving to Bath.
	United to play at Kingsholm tonight
	5 Nov, 10:40
	A young Bath United side will travel to Kingsholm to play Gloucester in the Guinness ‘A’ League tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).