Bath completed an historic treble as they narrowly beat Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby final.
The victory ends a 29-year wait for their seventh title having not triumphed since 1996.
Bath have ended their 29-year wait for a seventh Premiership titleGetty Images - Getty Max Ojomoh was amongst the try scorers in their 23-21 victory over LeicesterGetty Images - GettyJohann van Graan’s side had to survive a late scare as they secured a 23-21 victory at Twickenham on Saturday.
Emeka Ilione’s try had reduced their lead to just two points during the closing stages.
However, Bath were able to hold on to cap a trophy-laden season on the pitch.
Tries from Thomas du Toit and Max Ojomoh set them on their way to victory in London.
Finn Russell converted both tries as well as adding a further nine points from penalties.
Following the victory, man of the match Guy Pepper told TNT Sports: “It’s pretty surreal, and I’m not sure it has sunk in. I’m speachless at the minute.
“The Prem to this group meant so much and the treble, I don’t think winning in Europe and the Prem Cup would have mattered if we didn’t get across the line this week.
“So it’s a massive sigh of relief, really. I’m over the moon.”
The match saw the top two side’s from the regular season meet, with Bath having topped the table ahead of Leicester by 11 points.
Their victory comes just three years after finishing bottom of the Premiership back in 2022.
Bath have completed the treble after winning the Premiership Rugby Cup and European Challenge CupGetty Images - GettyView Tweet: twitter.com/BathRugby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Van Graan’s arrival followed that summer and the South African has overseen a dramatic turnaround since.
Bath were narrowly beaten by the Northampton Saints in last season’s final before going one better this year.
The win proved too much for Van Graan as he burst into tears at the final whistle.
His emotions were on full display on the sideline, with the director of rugby dropping to his knees at full-time.
Bath’s win over Leicester follows victories in both the Premiership Rugby Cup and European Challenge Cup this season.
It means they are the first side since Leicester in 2001 to complete the treble.
Their title triumph comes three years after finishing bottom of the PremiershipGetty Images - GettyTheir trophy-winning run began in March by beating Exeter in the Premiership Rugby Cup final.
They then followed up that win by seeing off Lyon in Cardiff last month to add continental honours to their trophy cabinet.
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