Bath hold off a resilient Leicester to win their first Premiership title in 29 years and also clinch a 2024. Bath ended their 29. A second-half comeback wasn't enough to chase down Bath Rugby in the Gallagher Premiership Final.
Despite crossing for the first try of the match, just five minutes into the game, Leicester Tigers relinquished the lead and trailed 20-7 with just 13 minutes on the clock. Two late tries for the Tigers bookended a penalty to Bath to make the difference just two points, 23-21, with three minutes. Bath beat in narrow victory over Leicester for first English Premiership title in 29 years.
Bath became champions of England for the first time since 1996 with a dramatic 23. Bath Rugby's Guy Pepper hands off Leicester Tigers' Adam Radwan on the way to score, before the try is ruled out during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday June 14, 2025.
Picture: Alamy Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan said: "Our whole focus this season was on winning the Premiership. 🏉 The Premiership Rugby Final 2025 was nothing short of epic!Bath Rugby made a historic comeback to defeat Leicester Tigers 23-21 at Twickenham.📌 In this v. Bath became champions of England for the first time since 1996 with a dramatic 23.
Bath vs Leicester clash in the 2025 Premiership Final at Twickenham. Match analysis, key moments, and player performances from this epic showdown. Bath 23 Leicester Tigers 21 A final for the ages as these two juggernauts of English rugby turned the clock back three decades to the last time Bath were crowned champions.