Montpellier rallies to defeat Bath in Champions Cup opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Montpellier scored 22 unanswered points in the second half to secure a 32-14 victory over Bath in their Champions Cup opener at The Rec. Bath started strong with tries from Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green, leading 14-10 early in the second half. However, missed opportunities from Bath allowed Montpellier to regain control, as Donovan Taofifenua scored two tries in the second half. Max Ojomoh and Josh Bayliss also had tries disallowed for Bath, limiting their scoring chances. Bath will face Cardiff, Bulls, and Stade Francais in their next pool fixtures.
- •Montpellier scores 22 points unanswered after halftime.
- •Bath led 14-10 before conceding the momentum.
- •Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green scored tries for Bath.
- •Bath had two tries disallowed during the match.
- •Bath's next fixtures include matches against Cardiff and Bulls.
- 9:02 PMBBC Sport — Bath lose at home to Montpellier in Champions Cup
"Montpellier score 22 second-half points without reply to beat Bath on the opening weekend of the Champions Cup.
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