Bath Rugby Wins Historic Treble Ending 29-Year Premiership Drought

Bath Rugby ended a 29-year wait to become English champions again with a narrow 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers in the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership final, completing a historic treble by also winning the Premiership Rugby Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The turnaround from their low point in 2021-22, when they finished bottom of the league, is credited to Johann van Graan's leadership, strategic planning, and the club's patience and investment. Key players like Finn Russell, who scored 13 points in the final, and homegrown talents such as Tom Dunn, who exemplify the club's deep local roots, were crucial in securing the title. Bath's triumph marks a revival of a club that dominated English rugby in the 80s and 90s but fell behind in the professional era; their ability to score five tries per match this season highlights their attacking prowess. Leicester, bidding farewell to several veteran players and their coach, pushed Bath hard but ultimately fell short due to costly errors, including a decisive penalty caused by Dan Cole's final-game indiscretion. The victory signals the start of a promising era for Bath, who retain almost their entire squad for the next season, with fans and insiders alike celebrating the club's return to glory and sustained excellence.