Overview
- Exeter wing Campbell Ridl received a 20-minute red card in the second minute for a dangerous aerial challenge on Henry Arundell.
- Bath raced to a bonus-point 26-0 lead with tries from Beno Obano, Alfie Barbeary, Santiago Carreras and Ollie Lawrence.
- Exeter rallied as Joseph Dweba and Olly Woodburn scored before halftime, with Greg Fisilau and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso completing the comeback to 26-26.
- From the restart, Bath controlled possession through 38 phases before Arthur Green crossed under the posts, and Finn Russell landed the conversion.
- The result restores momentum to the champions and delivered five points; reports noted Bath briefly went top before Northampton later reclaimed first place.