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Bristol defeats Bath 21-19 to keep playoff hopes alive

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Bristol defeats Bath 21-19 to keep playoff hopes alive
Summary

Bristol secured a vital 21-19 victory over reigning Premiership champions Bath in a tense encounter. The match took place at Bristol's home ground, where the team fought to maintain their chances of entering the playoff positions. Bristol's win comes as they aim to recover from a challenging season, highlighting their resilience against a top-tier opponent. With this victory, Bristol remains in contention as the season progresses towards its conclusion.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bristol wins 21-19 against Bath.
  • •Match played at Bristol's home ground.
  • •Bristol aims for playoff contention.
  • •Bath are the defending champions.
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  • 9:42 PMBBC Sport — Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath
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Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.

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