Bath Edge Out Northampton in Thrilling Champions Cup Match

In a pulsating match, Bath overcame Northampton 43-41 to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions Cup, where they will face either Bordeaux-Begles or Toulouse. The Recreation Ground witnessed an unforgettable 11-try encounter, with the winning score coming from a late Ted Hill try, converted by Finn Russell. Northampton had taken an early lead, scoring five first-half tries through Henry Pollock, Fraser Dingwall, Tom Lockett, Josh Kemeny, and Ollie Sleightholme, all converted by Fin Smith. However, Bath fought back with tries from Hill, Kepu Tuipulotu, Finn Russell, Henry Arundell, Francois van Wyk, and Tom Dunn, and Russell's five conversions and a penalty. The match was marked by a series of dramatic moments, including a late yellow card for Northampton's Henry Pollock, which ultimately sealed the win for Bath.