Bath Tops Premiership with Victory Over Sale Sharks

Bath Rugby achieved a commanding 40-13 victory over Sale Sharks, securing their position at the top of the Gallagher Premiership with five wins from six matches. The match was marked by two red cards, one for Bath's Will Butt and another for Sale's Nye Thomas. Bath started strong with early tries from Will Muir, Miles Reid, and Thomas du Toit, with Finn Russell converting all but one. In the second half, Ted Hill scored the bonus-point try before the game saw a shift in momentum, with Sale scoring a consolation try through Will Addison. Despite the red cards, Bath maintained their dominance and added two more tries to the tally, solidifying their status as a formidable force this season.