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Sportsother-sportsOct 17, 2026

Bath lose at home to Montpellier in Champions Cup

Bath suffered a disappointing 32-14 home defeat against Montpellier on the opening weekend of the Investec Champions Cup. Despite leading 14-10 at halftime, the English club failed to capitalize on their early opportunities. Montpellier dominated the second half, scoring 22 unanswered points to seal an impressive victory. Tries from Donovan Taofifenua and Alex Becognee ensured a tough start for English teams in the competition.

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Sportsother-sportsOct 17, 2026

Bath loss rounds off tough day for Prem clubs in Champions Cup

Montpellier secured an impressive 32-14 victory against Bath at The Rec, completing a difficult opening weekend for English clubs in the Champions Cup. The French side scored 22 unanswered points in the second half to turn the game around. Despite holding a lead early in the match following tries from Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green, Bath failed to capitalize on key opportunities. Missed chances and a disallowed try proved costly as Montpellier took control after the interval.

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