Bath gain revenge on Exeter to win 11-try thriller

Bath defeated Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a thrilling Premiership rugby match on October 2, 2026, avenging their semi-final loss to Exeter at home from the previous season. The high-scoring encounter featured 11 tries across both sides, with Bath's scorers including Redpath, van der Linde, and du Preez among others. The final scoreline of 40-34 marked a significant result for Bath as they gained revenge over the Chiefs.