How to watch Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby live on TV and full team news

Bristol Bears host Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate on Friday night in Round 17 of the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership. Bristol need a win to remain in play-off contention, while Bath, coached by Johann van Graan, are seeking to secure a home semi-final with Leicester Tigers close behind them in the standings. Bath have won three times against Bristol already in 2025/26, including a 40-15 league victory in October, though Bristol won the double over Bath in the previous league season before losing a play-off semi-final that set up Bath's first league title in 29 years.