Bath Rugby Thrash Harlequins 47-31 In Second Half Comeback At The Stoop
Bath Rugby Thrash Harlequins 47-31 In Second Half Comeback At The Stoop
Bath Rugby defeat Harlequins 47-31 in Round 1 of the PREM at the Stoop after a second-half surge led by Henry Arundell and Sam Underhill.
Bath Rugby opened their Gallagher Premiership title defense in emphatic fashion, storming past Harlequins 47-31 at Twickenham Stoop.
The match began with fireworks as Quins’ Will Evans scored a stunning first-half hat-trick to give the hosts a 17-14 lead at the break.
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But Bath roared back after halftime, piling on six tries in a dominant second-half display. Henry Arundell marked his Bath debut with two tries, while Sam Underhill and Beno Obano powered through the Quins’ defense.
Despite late consolation scores from Harlequins, Bath’s relentless attack sealed a statement win to kick off the 2025-26 Premiership season.
Recap the game below as it happened, including highlights, or subscribe to watch Harlequins vs. Bath Rugby replay on FloRugby.
End Of Game: Bath Wins
Final: Harlequins 31, Bath Rugby 47
We have a final score at Twickenham Stoop as Bath Rugby defeats Harlequins after thrashing the London side in the second half.
Will Evans scored a hat-trick for the Quins in the first half.
Henry Arundell added two tries for Bath in the second half.
Quins Finish Strong - 79'
Harlequins 31, Bath Rugby 47
The Harlequins won't win, but they score with just a minute left in the game.
Tyrone Green gets the try.
Jarrod Evans makes the conversion.
Arundell Scores His Second - 76'
Harlequins 24, Bath Rugby 47
Mass exodus from Twickenham as Henry Arundell scores his second try of the day, his first-ever game for Bath Rugby.
Just a few minutes left in this one.
Conversion is good.
Quins Score - 71'
Harlequins 24, Bath Rugby 40
Harlequins likely won't work their way back into this game, but they will take solace in Jack Kenningham's try after the London side pushed down the field.
Conversion is good.
Bath Rugby Piling On Scores - 66'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 40
Bath scores their 6th try of the game as they are absolutely thrashing the Quins at home.
Still 14 minutes left in this game.
Spencer makes the conversion.
TRY | Sam Underhill | Min 66
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
Another powerful try from the champions who have really laid down a marker in round one. Sam Underhill becomes the latest Bath try scorer with Ben Spencer's conversion taking them past 40 points.#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/Idf8FmqCSp
Bath Rolling - 63'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 33
Archie Griffin, a replacement prop, pushing through the line and scores.
Spencer makes the conversion,
TRY | Archie Griffin | Min 62
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
Flexing their muscles, Bath land a sucker punch on Harlequins through Archie Griffin to take a two-score lead at the Stoop.#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/SzPU3IFxMt
Arundell Scores! - 56'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 26
First try for Henry Arundell playing for Bath Rugby. The Quins held back Bath with a mammoth effort, but Max Ojomoh finds Arundell on the left wing with a long pass.
Spencer misses the conversion, but Bath has the bonus point currently.
Bath Into Touch, No Try - 54'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 21
Ollie Lawrence thought he had a try, but he stepped into touch, confirmed after TMO review.
It'll be a Harlequins lineout.
Fiery Start From Bath - 41'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 21
Bath come out and immediately take the lead.
Henry Arundell has a speedy break and Beno Obano gets the try.
Ben Spencer nails the conversion.
TRY | Beno Obano | Min 41
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
Coming out swinging! Bath take their first lead through Beno Obano. Built on route one power carries, the champions are rolling.#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/c0UPa7a4J6
Second Half Begins - 40'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Quins receive the kick from Bath and we've 40 more minutes at the Stoop.
Halftime At Twickenham
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Will Evans scores a hat-trick in the first half.
Both teams head to the locker rooms as Quins hold a 3 point lead over Bath Rugby.
Will Evans Hat-Trick!
TRY | Will Evans | Min 29
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
A first half hattrick! Quins backrow Will Evans is having the perfect start to the season! #HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/sgnVB020vT
Billa Sela Scores! - 34'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Bath have nearly caught up with the Quins after the London side missed two conversions.
Certainly a high-scoring first half as we head towards the break.
TRY | Billy Sela | Min 34
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
Striking back before the break, Bath get back within 3 points through young Billy Sela! Game on at the Stoop!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/TZPDXjdLzs
Cunningham-South Yellow Card 🟨 - 33'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 7
Chandler Cunningham-South is shown the yellow and Bath will have the man advantage.
Quins Score! - 29'
Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 7
Promising start for the Harlequins as Will Evans notches the hat-trick with his third try.
Conversion is missed, and the Quins maintain a 10 point lead.
Bath Rugby Responds! - 15'
Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 7
Tom Dunn bulldozes his way through the Harlequins opposition and scores.
Three tries in the first 15 minutes of this match.
Spencer makes the conversion.
TRY | Tom Dunn | Min 15
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
The Champions strike back! Going to their power game, the Bath pack maul over the line for Tom Dunn to score.#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/Jl7rcumI3s
Quins Score! - 8'
Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 0
Brilliant pass from Fin Baxter to Will Evans and that's two tries in 8 minutes or the home team.
The Stoop is screaming.
TRY | Will Evans | Min 8
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
On the double! Will Evans scores two tries inside 8 minutes for Quins! #HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/nRa2U6RDSi
Harlequins Score! - 2'
Harlequins 5, Bath Rugby 0
Quins break off down the right wing and Will Evans takes it over the line.
Tyrone Green was massive in putting the play together.
TRY | Will Evans | Min 2
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025
Up and running! Harlequins are out of the blocks quickly at the Stoop! Will Evans finishes off a super long-range strike!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/xqeYq8qSGh
Game Begins - 0'
Harlequins 0, Bath Rugby 0
We are underway as Harlequins host Bath in Round 1 of PREM.
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In Round 1 of the Gallagher Premiership, Harlequin FC vs. Bath Rugby kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. UK time) at Twickenham Stoop.
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Harlequins Squad
- Fin Baxter
- Jack Walker
- Harry Williams
- Chandler Cunningham-South
- Kieran Treadwell
- Jack Kenningham
- Will Evans
- Alex Dombrandt
- Will Porter
- Jarrod Evans
- Cadan Murley
- Sean Kerr
- Oscar Beard
- Nick David
- Tyrone Green
Substitutes: 16. George Turner, 17. Jordan Els, 18. Ollie Streeter, 19. Jonny Green, 20. Zach Carr, 21. Max Green, 22. Ludo Kolade, 23. Cameron Anderson
Bath Rugby Squad
- Beno Obano
- Tom Dunn
- Billy Sela
- Quinn Roux
- Charlie Ewels
- Josh Bayliss
- Guy Pepper
- Miles Reid
- Ben Spencer
- Max Ojomoh
- Henry Arundell
- Cameron Redpath
- Ollie Lawrence
- Joe Cokanasiga
- Tom de Glanville
Substitutes: 16. Kepu Tuipulotu, 17. Francois van Wyk, 18. Archie Griffin, 19. Ross Molony, 20. Ted Hill, 21. Tom Carr-Smith, 22. Chris Harris, 23. Sam Underhill
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Harlequins Fixtures
- Sept. 26 – vs. Bath Rugby – Twickenham Stoop
- Oct. 4 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford Road
- Oct. 12 – vs. Saracens – Twickenham Stoop
- Oct. 19 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy Park
- Oct. 25 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – Twickenham Stoop
- Nov. 29 – @ Gloucester Rugby – Kingsholm
- Dec. 20 – vs. Bristol Bears – Twickenham Stadium
- Dec. 26 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford Stadium
- Jan. 3 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s Gardens
- Jan. 24 – vs. Leicester Tigers – Twickenham Stoop
- Mar. 21 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – Twickenham Stoop
- Mar. 28 – @ Bristol Bears – Principality Stadium
- Apr. 18 – @ Bath Rugby – The Rec
- Apr. 25 – vs. Sale Sharks – Twickenham Stoop
- May 9 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston Park
- May 16 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – Twickenham Stadium
- May 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX Stadium
- Jun. 6 – vs. Northampton Saints – Twickenham Stoop
Bath Rugby Fixtures
- Sept. 26 – @ Harlequins – Twickenham Stoop
- Oct. 3 – vs. Sale Sharks – The Rec
- Oct. 11 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – The Rec
- Oct. 18 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford Road
- Oct. 25 – vs. Bristol Bears – The Rec
- Nov. 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX Stadium
- Dec. 21 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston Park
- Dec. 27 – vs. Northampton Saints – The Rec
- Jan. 3 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – The Rec
- Jan. 24 – @ Gloucester Rugby – Kingsholm
- Mar. 21 – vs. Saracens – The Rec
- Mar. 28 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford Stadium
- Apr. 18 – vs. Harlequins – The Rec
- Apr. 25 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s Gardens
- May 9 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy Park
- May 16 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – The Rec
- May 30 – @ Bristol Bears – Ashton Gate
- Jun. 6 – vs. Leicester Tigers – The Rec
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