What is Bath Rugby Ground?

The Recreation Ground
Bath Rugby/Arenas/Stadiums

What is the capacity of Bath Rugby?

18,000-capacity
The Stadium for Bath project is aiming to create an 18,000-capacity, permanent stadium on the famous piece of land at The Recreation Ground, including a revamped riverside area inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Who owns Bath Rugby Ground?

Bruce Craig
Bruce Craig (born December 1962) is a businessperson, entrepreneur and owner of Bath Rugby club.

Where is Bath Rugby training ground?

Farleigh House – Bath Rugby’s Training Ground.

What is Bath Rugby nickname?

The Rec
Bath play at the Recreation Ground, also known as “The Rec”.

Which Bath Rugby players play for England?

Club captain Charlie Ewels, wing Joe Cokanasiga, flanker Sam Underhill, scrum-half Ben Spencer and prop Beno Obano all have international caps and have earned the opportunity to add to their tallies. Homegrown trio Tom de Glanville, Max Ojomoh and Miles Reid are also named in the 34-strong squad.

Does James Dyson own Bath Rugby?

Bath Rugby has agreed a new five-year strategic partnership with Dyson which will see the global engineering firm continue its title sponsorship of the Club. Dyson – who have been the title partners of Bath Rugby since 2014 – will continue to be the main brand on all Club kit.

Who is Bath Rugby coach?

Tabai Matson
On the 28 July 2016 Bath announced that Todd Blackadder would be taking over as director of rugby and Tabai Matson as head coach.

What league are Bath Rugby?

Premiership Rugby
Bath Rugby/Leagues

How many Bath Rugby players play for England?

Bath Director of Rugby Stuart Hooper said:“We are extremely proud to have eight players selected in the England squad.

Who is Bath Rugby captain?

Charlie Ewels
Bath Rugby/Captains

Who does Dyson sponsor?

Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby have agreed a new five-year strategic partnership with Dyson. The global engineering firm, which is the brainchild of Sir James Dyson and has its base in Wiltshire, will continue its title sponsorship of the club until 2023.

What is the Recreation Ground in Bath used for?

About a quarter of the Rec is leased to Bath Rugby during the rugby union season as a sports ground capable of holding 14,500 people. During the summer the rugby ground’s temporary East Stand is removed to make way for cricket on a larger pitch. This cricket pitch is used for local contests and was used by Somerset County Cricket Club until 2011.

Who are the landlords of Bath Rugby Ground?

The Rec is charitable land and the legal landlords are Bath Recreation Ltd, formerly known as Bath Recreation Ground Trust. Bath Rugby pay rent to leas the land, and a share of profits to coming from activities at the Rec, to Bath Recreation Ltd.

Where is the rugby ground in Bath located?

The ground is wonderfully placed beside the River Avon, with the old buildings and Abbey of the historic city watching over the action. The largest stand in the ground is the Wadworth 6X stand on the West side of the ground, which offers covered seating to the rear and uncovered seating at the front.

Why did Bath Rugby Stadium have to be removed?

Since Bath Rugby have had planning permission at the Rec, there has been a condition that it must be dismantled and removed during the post season to adhere to a previous charitable scheme Bath Recreation Ltd – the legal landlords – operated under. The relevant element was that the Rec should be an “open space”.