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Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears: Cam Redpath, Sam Underhill, Will Muir, Archie Griffin
Bath Rugby host Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Three of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Ben Spencer discusses his Bath Rugby future as Harlequins ace is linked
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White club captain is in the final year of his current contract at the Recreation Ground
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Somerset's treble bid turns into season of promise without silverware
Somerset CCC
So near, but yet so far is a phrase coined far too often at the County Ground over the years, but this year underlines once again just how hard it is to turn a good season into a successful one
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Former Bath Rugby player died while on leave from hospital
Bath
Nick Koster took his own life while on leave from a mental health hospital where he had been voluntarily admitted, an inquest has heard.
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Johann van Graan provides injury update as Bath lose both starting wingers ahead of facing Bristol Bears
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 20-15 at Welford Road on Sunday in Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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'This was a big point in our journey' - Johann van Graan hails a huge win for Bath at Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby won 20-15 against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Leicester Tigers victory - 'Reached a new level'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 20-15 at Welford Road on Sunday in Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby LIVE: Play-by-play updates from the Gallagher Premiership
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Mattioli Woods Welford Road
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Bath Rugby show their quality in away win at Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 20-15 at Welford Road on Sunday in Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby LIVE: Team news announcements ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash
Bath Rugby
Johann van Graan and Michael Cheika name their teams for Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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How to watch Leicester Tigers v Bath Rugby live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby
Leicester Tigers host Bath Rugby on Sunday in Round One of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Yeovil Town and Aldershot have to settle for draw
Yeovil Town FC
It is five without a win for the Glovers now
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How to watch Bath Rugby v Dragons RFC live on TV and full team news
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby host Dragons RFC at the Recreation Ground on Friday night in the club's final game of pre-season
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England legend's son a “mighty special cricketer” after stunning Somerset start
Somerset CCC
Archie Vaughan - son of Michael - has made an incredible start
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Somerset snatch dramatic late win over Surrey in thrilling style
Somerset CCC
Somerset won with two minutes to spare to boost County Championship title hopes
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Somerset ready to try and retain T20 Blast title
Somerset CCC
No side has ever retained the title
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Lando Norris to be favoured by McLaren but says he won't be 'given' title
Formula 1
The British driver has cut Max Verstappen's lead by 16 points over the last two races
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Somerset's crucial clash with Surrey on a knife-edge
Somerset CCC
Somerset lead by 190 runs heading into the final day after Archie Vaughan's six-for and some injured Tom Banton heroics
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Johann van Graan gives his verdict on Bath Rugby’s pre-season form after Ealing Trailfinders defeat
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby lost 36-28 to Ealing Trailfinders at the Recreation Ground on Saturday
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Bath
Former Bath Rugby player died while on leave from hospital
Nick Koster took his own life while on leave from a mental health hospital where he had been voluntarily admitted, an inquest has heard.
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FA Cup first round draw - LIVE updates as round one fixtures are announced
Yeovil Town FC
Sunderland, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth are among the clubs joining the competition at this stage
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Two arrested after reports of racist comments at Haringey Borough v Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town FC
Haringey Borough v Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday October 19
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OPINION: Why Yeovil Town racism claims need investigating before club dragged through the mud
Yeovil Town FC
The club has made national headlines following the abandonment of their FA Cup tie at Haringey Borough
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FA 'deeply concerned' about racism claims after Yeovil Town's clash with Haringey Borough abandoned
Yeovil Town FC
The likes of Ian Wright, Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling have spoken about the alleged abuse
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Somerset end season with defeat as Hampshire finish second
Somerset CCC
Hampshire sealed a five wicket win to finish as runners-up
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Kyle Abbott puts Hampshire in control against Somerset
Somerset CCC
Kyle Abbott wreaked more havoc on Somerset's batting
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Hampshire and Somerset take cheap wickets in battle for second place
Somerset CCC
Somerset were all-out for 136 - but Hampshire end day one on 62-5
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Somerset batsman Tom Banton signs new two-year deal
Somerset CCC
“I love the club and this where I want to play my cricket,
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Somerset suffer more final heartbreak as Glamorgan win One-Day Cup
Somerset CCC
Somerset beaten by 15 runs as treble bid ends with no trophies
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Shot-shy Yeovil Town draw blank but secure another point
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil failed to score for the fourth successive Vanarama National League game as they secured a battling goalless draw away to Sutton.
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England legend's son hailed for brilliant Somerset start
Somerset CCC
Archie Vaughan - son of Michael - took three wickets before rain curtailed play in crucial clash with Surrey
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Bath Rugby send pair out on loan to join Semesa Rokoduguni at Doncaster Knights
Bath Rugby
The Championship side are building an impressive squad ahead of the 2024/25 season
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Yeovil Town slip to defeat at home to Solihull Moors
Yeovil Town FC
Conor Wilkinson claimed an eye-catching first goal for Solihull Moors to secure a 1-0 win at Yeovil in the Vanarama National League.
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Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir named in England squad for Test series against Pakistan
Somerset CCC
The Somerset pair named in squad for tour of Pakistan
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Bath Rugby suffer surprise pre-season defeat to Ealing Trailfinders
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby lost 36-28 to Ealing Trailfinders at the Recreation Ground on Saturday
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Tom Banton hits hundred before Somerset late collapse against Surrey
Somerset CCC
Somerset posted 317 all out on day one - but were 305 for five at one stage.
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Youthful Bath show promise despite pre-season defeat away to Cardiff Rugby
Other Sport
Bath Rugby were beaten 29-18 by Cardiff Rugby in pre-season action on Friday night
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Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears: Cam Redpath, Sam Underhill, Will Muir, Archie Griffin
Bath Rugby host Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Three of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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England Captain Heather Knight apologises for historic 'blackface' photo
Other Sport
She says she is “truly sorry” for conduct that was deemed “racist and discriminatory”
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Bath Rugby player ratings from Northampton Saints win - 'Turned a weakness into a strength'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Northampton Saints 38-16 at the Recreation Ground in Round One of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Lando Norris wins Singapore Grand Prix in emphatic fashion
Formula 1
The Formula 1 driver from Glastonbury led every lap of an exciting race
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Rain forces Somerset and Glamorgan's One-Day Cup final into reserve day
Somerset CCC
Somerset and Glamorgan will have to return to Trent Bridge on Monday
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Bath Rugby 38-16 Northampton Saints LIVE: Reaction and highlights from opening night win
Bath Rugby
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Recreation Ground
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Bath show why they are favourites for the title in victory against champions Northampton Saints
Aviva Premiership
Bath Rugby heat Northampton Saints 38-16 at the Recreation Ground in Round One of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Yeovil Town come from behind to beat AFC Fylde in seven-goal thriller
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil recovered from two goals down to beat AFC Fylde 4-3
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Bath Rugby v Ealing Trailfinders team news: Guy Pepper handed his debut in strong home side
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby take on Ealing Trailfinders on Saturday in their third pre-season game of the summer
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Cardiff Rugby v Bath Rugby team news: Ewan Richards to skipper young Bath side
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White take on Cardiff Rugby on Friday night in their second pre-season game of the summer
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Somerset 'big game players' step up to reach Vitality Blast Finals Day
Somerset CCC
Defending champions Somerset will therefore be at Finals Day for a fourth straight season
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Somerset reach Vitality Blast Finals Day after win over Northamptonshire
Somerset CCC
Reigning champions reach their fourth straight Finals Day - as Treble remains on
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Bath Rugby jet out to Spain looking to recreate ‘camp’ environment
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White take on Cardiff Rugby on Friday night in their second pre-season friendly
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Premiership directors of rugby hand over more control of star players to England
Sport
The new Professional Game Partnership has been announced today after months of discussions
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Bath Rugby
'This was a big point in our journey' - Johann van Graan hails a huge win for Bath at Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby won 20-15 against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
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Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town and Aldershot have to settle for draw
It is five without a win for the Glovers now
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Shot-shy Yeovil Town draw blank but secure another point
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil failed to score for the fourth successive Vanarama National League game as they secured a battling goalless draw away to Sutton.
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Yeovil Town beaten by late goal at Oldham Athletic
Yeovil Town FC
Glovers drop down to 16th after 1-0 loss
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Yeovil Town 'best all-round performance' despite goalless draw
Yeovil Town FC
“I thought we looked really solid. I thought we looked aggressive, I was really pleased."
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Yeovil Town and Altrincham draw a blank in goalless draw
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil drew a blank for the third successive home game with a 0-0 draw against Altrincham.
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Bath City
Bath City FC
Footballer Alex Fletcher eyeing return to pitch after horrific injury
The 24-year-old striker suffered extensive brain trauma after colliding with unpadded advertising hoardings while playing a match for Bath City at Twerton Park
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Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker's family were told he 'might not make it' after surgery on fractured skull
Bath City FC
The 24-year-old has opened up about his terrifying injury in a recent interview
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Bath City's Alex Fletcher discharged from hospital after serious head injury
Bath City FC
The good news comes three weeks after the striker underwent brain surgery
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Bath City's Alex Fletcher moves off intensive care unit as he praises 'wonderful staff'
Bath
"It will be a long road to recovery but I will draw on all of the love and support that everyone has shown, every step of the way."
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Alex Fletcher: Bath City returning to action after striker's horrific head injury
Bath City FC
The football club's first team will resume fixtures on Saturday (November 19) in the FA Trophy
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Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears: Cam Redpath, Sam Underhill, Will Muir, Archie Griffin
Bath Rugby host Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Three of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Ben Spencer discusses his Bath Rugby future as Harlequins ace is linked
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White club captain is in the final year of his current contract at the Recreation Ground
Johann van Graan provides injury update as Bath lose both starting wingers ahead of facing Bristol Bears
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 20-15 at Welford Road on Sunday in Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
'This was a big point in our journey' - Johann van Graan hails a huge win for Bath at Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby won 20-15 against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Bath Rugby player ratings from Leicester Tigers victory - 'Reached a new level'
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby beat Leicester Tigers 20-15 at Welford Road on Sunday in Round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Bath
Former Bath Rugby player died while on leave from hospital
Nick Koster took his own life while on leave from a mental health hospital where he had been voluntarily admitted, an inquest has heard.
Bath Rugby injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears: Cam Redpath, Sam Underhill, Will Muir, Archie Griffin
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby host Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in Round Three of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Somerset's treble bid turns into season of promise without silverware
Somerset CCC
So near, but yet so far is a phrase coined far too often at the County Ground over the years, but this year underlines once again just how hard it is to turn a good season into a successful one
'This was a big point in our journey' - Johann van Graan hails a huge win for Bath at Leicester Tigers
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby won 20-15 against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in round Two of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Ben Spencer discusses his Bath Rugby future as Harlequins ace is linked
Bath Rugby
The Blue, Black and White club captain is in the final year of his current contract at the Recreation Ground
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M5 crashes: 'Total chaos' as drivers stuck in nightmare traffic
One driver has been stuck on the diversion route for around two hours
M5 closure after police incident - recap
Somerset News
There were long delays on the motorway
Gamer travelled to America and shot himself in hotel room
Courts
Friends and family had thought he was in Somerset - before realising they couldn't get in contact with him
Biker involved in serious crash with van on M5
Traffic & Travel
An air ambulance landed and the M5 is closed
Live: M5 southbound closed and severe delays after crash
Traffic & Travel
There are severe delays this evening
Courts
Gamer travelled to America and shot himself in hotel room
Friends and family had thought he was in Somerset - before realising they couldn't get in contact with him
Foster carers urgently needed as crisis deepens across the UK
Bath
Parts of Somerset are in greatest need of foster carers in the UK
'Unforgiveable' Somerset housing plans as target for new homes doubled
Bath
The number of new homes now needed would be the equivalent of building a new town bigger than any that already exists
Traders beg council to listen to them in parking fee row
Midsomer Norton
They have released an open letter calling for their plea to be listened to
New bar set to open which aims to be a 'social hub' for town
Pubs
Set to open soon - despite some fears from locals over noise