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No 'trigger' for Steve Meehan departure insist Bath

Bath chief executive Nick Blofeld today denied that his club's record home defeat by Leicester at the weekend had anything to do with the announcement that head coach Steve Meehan would leave his post at the end of the season.

Steve Meehan to part company with Bath

Steve Meehan will leave his position as head coach of Bath at the end of the season, the Aviva Premiership club announced today.

Battered Bath may lose Abendanon for brawl

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St Helens have suspended Bath-bound half-back Kyle Eastmond pending an investigation into alleged serious misconduct.

Bath confirm double leg break for Olly Barkley

Bath have confirmed fly-half Olly Barkley will be out for the remainder of the season after breaking his leg in two places on Saturday.

Gloucester sink Bath after Barkley's bad break

Gloucester 34 Bath 22

Eastmond off to Bath next season

Kyle Eastmond has admitted what anyone who has seen him play this season had already guessed – he is off to play rugby union. The 21-year-old St Helens half-back is joining Bath on a three-year contract, but not until he completes this season with the Saints.

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Moody's return gives Johnson a dilemma for crucial France game

Bath 38 Northampton 8

David Flatman: I couldn't leave my best mates at Bath for France

From the Front Row: Tough to reject French club's offer, but I'm staying put for three more years
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