Bath Rugby vs Bristol Bears: TV Guide and Team News for PREM Rugby Cup Derby
Bath Rugby will face rivals Bristol Bears in the PREM Rugby Cup on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The match will take place at the Recreation Ground, starting at 2:30 PM. This encounter marks the eighth round of the tournament.
Match Preview
Bristol Bears are determined to break their losing streak against Bath, having lost their last three derby matches. Their most recent defeat was a significant 49-19 loss at home in October 2025. Prior to that, Bath secured a convincing 40-15 victory in the Gallagher PREM, further proving their dominance this season.
How to Follow the Game
Unfortunately, this match will not be televised or streamed live. TNT Sports will feature only one game from each pool stage round, and this derby has not been selected. In the previous autumn season, some games were streamed, but that option is not available during the Six Nations period.
- Live Updates: BristolLive and SomersetLive will provide live blogging of the event, including team news, match updates, and highlights.
- Radio Commentary: BBC Radio Somerset will offer live commentary during the match.
Team News
Here are the starting line-ups for both teams:
Bath Rugby’s Squad:
- 15. Austin Emens
- 14. Charlie Griffin
- 13. Max Ojomoh
- 12. Will Butt
- 11. Will Muir
- 10. Will Roue
- 9. Bernard van der Linde
- 1. Scott Kirk
- 2. Dan Frost
- 3. Kieran Verden
- 4. Will Jeanes
- 5. Ewan Richards
- 6. Ethan Staddon
- 7. Thompson Cowan
- 8. Arthur Green
Replacements: 16. Kepueli Tuipulotu, 17. Ioan Emanuel, 18. Mikey Summerfield, 19. Jack Bennett, 20. George Timmins, 21. Ieuan Davies, 22. James Linegar, 23. Chris Harris
Bristol Bears’ Squad:
- 15. Rich Lane
- 14. Max Pepper
- 13. Benjamin Elizalde
- 12. Joe Jenkins
- 11. Gabriel Ibitoye
- 10. Sam Worsley
- 9. Harry Randall
- 1. Louie Trevett
- 2. Harry Thacker
- 3. Max Lahiff
- 4. James Dun
- 5. Steele Barker
- 6. Joe Owen
- 7. George Taylor
- 8. John Edwards
Replacements: 16. Tomas Gwilliam, 17. Sam Grahamslaw, 18. Sam Scott, 19. Ethan Surrey, 20. Kieran Hill, 21. Sam Wolstenholme, 22. Charlie Powell, 23. Ollie Harris
Match Officials
The officiating crew for this derby includes:
- Referee: Hamish Grant
- Assistant Referees: Mike Hudson and Neil Chivers
This matchup not only highlights the fierce rivalry between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears but also serves as a critical point in the ongoing PREM Rugby Cup series. Fans eagerly anticipate this clash as both teams vie for position and pride.
