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Bath Secure Premiership Title With 23-21 Final Win Over Leicester, Ending 29-Year Drought

The result completed Bath’s season treble following earlier victories in the Premiership Rugby Cup and European Challenge Cup.

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Rugby Union - Premiership Rugby - Final - Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Leicester Tigers' Olly Cracknell in action with Bath Rugby's Ben Spencer Action Images/Matthew Childs
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Overview

  • Finn Russell’s 13-point haul included a pivotal interception that led to Max Ojomoh’s second-half try.
  • Springbok prop Thomas du Toit grounded Bath’s opening try with a powerful carry to give them an early edge.
  • A late yellow card for Leicester’s Dan Cole shifted momentum, handing Bath a penalty that extended their lead.
  • Leicester Tigers responded with tries by Solomone Kata and Emeka Ilione in the closing minutes but remained two points adrift.
  • Bath captain Ben Spencer praised the squad’s resilience, while Leicester coach Michael Cheika publicly criticised key refereeing decisions.