Overview
- Northampton beat Bath 71-48 at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in an 18-try game that saw both teams secure try bonus points before half-time.
- Ollie Sleightholme scored a hat-trick, carried a match-high 151 metres, and beat 11 defenders as part of a standout individual display that helped Northampton pull away.
- Alex Mitchell controlled Northampton’s tempo after the break, producing quick ball and an individual try that repeatedly prevented Bath from setting a steady defence.
- Bath made 12 changes for the match and suffered their first defeat of the season despite strong performances from Kepu Tuipulotu and Arthur Green, whose powerful carries and two tries kept Bath competitive early on.
- The match was one of the Gallagher Premiership’s highest-scoring fixtures and raises questions about Bath’s rotation and defensive structure while giving Northampton a potent attacking boost after last week’s loss.