Bath beat Leicester to end 29-year wait for Premiership title
Summary
Bath won the Gallagher Premiership final against Leicester with a close score of 23-21 to secure their first title in 29 years. This victory also meant they completed a treble, having already won the Premiership Rugby Cup and the European Challenge Cup earlier in the season. Bath led the league during the regular season and were favorites going into the final.Key Facts
- Bath won the Premiership title for the first time since 1996.
- The final score was Bath 23, Leicester 21.
- Bath's victory completed a season treble, which includes three major trophies.
- Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet scored the first try of the match.
- Bath took the lead with tries from Thomas du Toit and Max Ojomah.
- Leicester player Dan Cole was sent to the sin-bin, reducing their team strength.
- Emeka Ilione scored a late try for Leicester, but Bath held on to win.
- Bath became the first English team since Leicester in 2001 to win a treble.
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