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‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challenge

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Bath’s treble win blends yesteryear charm with the recently unthinkable

First league crown ends a drought of almost three decades that the Rec Ground faithful would have scarcely believed at the dawn of the professional era

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Crichton could easily be helping Blues prepare in Perth

In another world, Angus Crichton could be starting State of Origin week in Perth playing in an opposed session against NSW while representing the Western Force.

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Rugby’s great wanderer Christian Wade: ‘You don’t say no to Wigan’

Having previously swapped rugby union for NFL, Wade tells Aaron Bower of his excitement for a fresh challenge after a ‘humbling’ start to life in rugby league

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

NSW make call on Brian To'o for State of Origin II

NSW have made a call on Brian To'o's fitness following a crucial training session in Sydney before flying out to Perth for State of Origin II.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

Your Guardian Sport weekend: Club World Cup, US Open golf, tennis and rugby finals

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Master motivators put 90s chart-toppers Bath and Leicester back on Premiership final stage

Rival coaches Johann van Graan and Michael Cheika have rebuilt their teams along much the same lines but Bath remain favourites

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

SuperTed or Superman? Hill’s ‘different game’ key for Bath in Premiership final

The Bath flanker Ted Hill has been called ‘a freak’ by his captain as the 26-year-old waits for another chance with England

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

An ugly pack and backs worth paying to watch: Bath have taken us back to the 1990s

There was a time when the team playing at the Rec were the dominant force in English club rugby and there are signs they may be on the rise once again

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Owen Farrell to air views on father Andy’s Lions on Sky for tour opener

Owen Farrell will run the rule over the first match of this summer’s British & Irish Lions’ tour against Argentina next week after joining Sky Sports’ punditry team

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025