Bath outpaces Harlequins 33-17 in season opener at the Stoop
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Bath defeated Harlequins 33-17 in their Premiership opener at the Stoop on September 25, 2026. Despite the loss, Harlequins demonstrated resilience with notable performances from Will Porter and Oscar Beard, while Santiago Carreras scored a standout try for Bath. The match saw Harlequins missing key players like Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt, but they showed competitive spirit in their efforts. Coach Jason Gilmore expressed disappointment over missed opportunities despite the team's effort. Moving forward, both teams will need to refine strategies to enhance their performances this season.
- •Bath scored three tries, including a standout interception try by Santiago Carreras.
- •Harlequins battled hard despite missing key players like Marcus Smith.
- •The match was characterized by line breaks and missed chances for Harlequins.
- •Bath's Dan du Preez opened the scoring with a short-range try.
- •Harlequins hope to improve as key players return in the coming weeks.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Why Bath defeat showed the problems Harlequins are facing – and why they have hope
"Harlequins 17-33 Bath: The hosts showed plenty of pluck even in a game that delivered the expected result at the Stoop
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