Bath Defeats Saracens in Champions Cup Rugby Match, Advances to Quarter-Finals

On April 4, 2026, Bath Rugby secured a 31-22 victory over Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 match at The Rec stadium. The win advances Bath to the quarter-finals, where they will face Northampton Saints in another all-English fixture next Friday. The match marked a significant moment for Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall, who is concluding his final season with the club. Bath overcame a 10-0 halftime deficit with tries from Henry Arundell (two), Joe Cokanasiga, Ollie Lawrence, and Ben Spencer. Saracens responded with tries from Charlie Bracken, Max Malins, and Noah Caluori. Key turning points included Spencer's counter-attacking try and Bath's second-half scrum dominance, with substitute Thomas du Toit earning man of the match honors. McCall, who guided Saracens to three European titles (2016, 2017, 2019), reflected emotionally on his tournament involvement, while Bath coach Johann van Graan praised his team's resilience. The result effectively ends Saracens' silverware hopes this season, as they trail the Premiership top four by 12 points with six games remaining.