Sale Sharks defeat Bath Rugby in PREM Rugby Cup opener

PREM Rugby Cup Sale Sharks Bath Rugby rugby union bonus point

Sale Sharks defeated Bath Rugby 50-28 in their PREM Rugby Cup Round 1 match at CorpAcq Stadium. Despite the loss, Bath secured a bonus point due to scoring four converted tries.

Sale Sharks fielded a strong side featuring new summer signings Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant, and Alex Lozowski. The Sharks took a 17-14 lead into halftime, but their experience allowed them to pull away in the second half, eventually leading by as many as 50-14.

Bath Rugby utilized a development squad for the encounter. While Sale dominated possession and attacking metres, Bath maintained 53% of the territory and entered the Sale 22 on 14 occasions. Bath's late scoring efforts in the final minutes ensured they left with a bonus point.

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Bath Rugby · Sale Sharks

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