Bath's Heartbreaking Semi-Final Collapse

Bath’s dream season ended in heartbreak as they lost a brutal semi-final thriller 27-26 to Exeter, despite leading by 16 at halftime. Coach Van Graan praised their championship run but called this loss a “game that got away,” highlighting Exeter’s tactical adjustments and key refereeing decisions that shifted momentum. With a chance to win in the final minutes, Bath’s relentless but ill-fated 43-phase attack failed to deliver, leaving them with a bitter taste of missed opportunities. Van Graan admitted it’s a lesson in the unpredictable nature of elite rugby — sometimes you win in the last play, sometimes you lose that way. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e84844ac182ad32