Summary
Bath won their first European rugby title in 17 years by defeating Lyon 37-12 in the Challenge Cup final. Bath overcame early challenges, including player penalties, to secure victory with strong performances from their key players. This victory is part of a successful season for Bath, as they aim to win more titles.
Key Facts
- Bath defeated Lyon 37-12 to win the European Challenge Cup final.
- This is Bath's first European title since 2008.
- Tom Dunn, Max Ojomoh, Beno Obano, and Ben Spencer scored tries for Bath.
- Finn Russell, Bath's kicker, added points with conversions and penalties.
- Lyon scored through Navit Niniashvili and Arno Botha but were ultimately outplayed.
- Bath had two players receive yellow cards during the match, showing moments of ill-discipline.
- Bath is also leading in their league and hopes to win a treble this season, having already won the Premiership Rugby Cup.
- Bath had started the season in the Champions Cup but moved to the Challenge Cup after finishing fifth in their group.
