Bath Rugby: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

Bath Rugby, the 2025 Gallagher Premiership champions, are previewed ahead of the 2026-27 season after suffering a shock semi-final exit, losing 27-26 at home to Exeter Chiefs. The defeat was partly attributed to a missed drop-goal opportunity in the closing stages, with head coach Johann van Graan defending his team's decision-making. Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is expected to be central to Bath's title challenge, despite the departure of Springboks prop Thomas du Toit.