Bath Dominates Harlequins 47-28 in Thrilling Premiership Clash to Stay Top

Bath Rugby continued their dominance in the Gallagher Premiership with a scintillating 47-28 win over Harlequins at The Recreation Ground. The home side showcased clinical finishing, racking up seven tries to cement their place at the top of the table.

First-Half Fireworks
Bath started ferociously, with Joe Cokanasiga bulldozing through Quins’ defense for the opener. Ted Hill, Ross Molony, and Will Muir followed with well-constructed tries, capitalizing on Harlequins' defensive lapses. Though Luke Northmore and Titi Lamositele struck back for Quins, Muir’s second try before halftime extended Bath’s lead to 33-14.

Quins’ Brief Resurgence
Fin Baxter’s powerful second-half try reignited Harlequins' hopes, but Bath’s bench proved decisive. Max Ojomoh’s electrifying interception try and Francois van Wyk’s late dash sealed the win, despite Sam Riley’s consolation effort earning Quins a bonus point.

Key Performances

• Finn Russell orchestrated Bath’s attack flawlessly, converting six tries.
• Will Muir (2 tries) was a constant threat on the wing.
• Marcus Smith’s yellow card crippled Quins’ momentum during a critical phase.

Stats & Implications

• Bath remains unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
• Harlequins stay fifth, two points adrift of the playoff spots.

Lineups
Bath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga, Ojomoh, Redpath, Muir; Russell, Spencer; Obano, Dunn, Stuart, Molony, Ewels, Hill, Reid, Barbeary.
Harlequins: Green; Isgro, Beard, Northmore, David; Smith, Porter; Baxter, Walker, Lamositele, Herbst, Lewies, Kenningham, Lawday, Cunningham-South.

Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe
Yellow Cards: Isgro (Harlequins), Smith (Harlequins).