Nearly 6,000 people headed to the Rec in Bath to watch one of Team Bath’s best-ever BUCS Super Rugby performances against Durham in the Rengen-sponsored Anniversary Game.
The trophy presentation from Rengen CEO Iestyn Lewis | Photo © Clare Green / Team Bath
The men’s 1st XV dominated for much of the 80 minutes, running in five tries through Ludo Kolade, Jasper Spandler, George Doel, Archie Griffin and Mackenzie Graham.
Sam Harris kicked three penalties and three conversions as Team Bath secured victory in the University of Bath’s student-sport showpiece for the third successive occasion.
Iestyn Lewis, CEO and founder of match sponsors Rengen, presented the winners’ trophy to co-captains Tom Williams and Alfie Garside in front of a packed Tribute Stand.
Tom Williams said: “We’re absolutely buzzing, the support tonight was incredible and we want to thank everyone for coming along.
“We put in a shift on the pitch and I can’t fault any of the boys’ efforts, it was outstanding.”
Alfie Garside added: “I honestly don’t think there is a better experience at the University of Bath than what has just happened tonight.
“It’s one of the best days I’ve had in my life and I’m sure it was for the other boys too.”
Aaron James, Head of Rugby at the University of Bath, said: “I’d like to thank everyone for that win and that celebration.
“The work that [forwards coach] Mark Lilley and [backs coach] Ryan Davies did during the week was outstanding, and we’re pleased to get that kind of result in front of an amazing crowd on an amazing occasion.”
The team will return to their regular home venue, the Sports Training Village at the University of Bath, for their next match against Loughborough.
This is scheduled for 2nd November, with a 6.30pm kick-off, and admission is free.
