Bath hold on against Leicester to secure home semi-final next week
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Bath secured a narrow 24-22 victory over Leicester Tigers on June 6, ensuring a home semi-final in the Premiership against Exeter Chiefs next Saturday. The match was closely contested, with Bath initially responding to an early Leicester try by scoring three tries, two from Thomas du Toit and one from Joe Cokanasiga. The first half ended 17-17, but du Toit’s hat-trick in the second half proved crucial. A late try from Leicester's George Pearson brought tension, but a missed conversion attempt left the Tigers unable to equalize.
- •Bath scored four tries, with du Toit achieving a hat-trick.
- •The match finished with a final score of 24-22.
- •Leicester's defeat meant they finished fourth in the standings.
- •Bath will host Exeter Chiefs next week for the semi-final.
- •The last-minute conversion attempt by Bailey was unsuccessful.
- 4:45 PMBBC Sport — Champions Bath edge past Leicester to secure home semi-final
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Bath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final
"Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
"Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
"Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 4:45 PMChampions Bath edge past Leicester to secure home semi-final
Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:19 PMBath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final
Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
- Sky Sports—Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter, Leicester progress
Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.
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