Bath Edges Out Northampton in Thrilling Champions Cup Match

In a heart-stopping Champions Cup clash, Bath emerged victorious, defeating Northampton 43-41 and advancing to the semi-finals. The match saw 11 tries, with Bath's Ted Hill scoring the winning touchdown, converted by Finn Russell, after Northampton's Henry Pollock received a late yellow card. Northampton had dominated the first half, scoring five tries through Pollock, Fraser Dingwall, Tom Lockett, Josh Kemeny, and Ollie Sleightholme, all converted by Fin Smith. However, Bath staged a remarkable comeback, with tries from Hill, Kepu Tuipulotu, Finn Russell, Henry Arundell, Francois van Wyk, and Tom Dunn, and Russell's five conversions and a penalty ultimately proving decisive. The win sets up a semi-final showdown against either Bordeaux-Begles or Toulouse, as Bath continues its pursuit of European glory.