Join us as we return to the home of Bath Rugby for Round 17 of the Gallagher Premiership.

In what will be a special day for our charitable arm, Bath Rugby Foundation, we'll be highlighting the great work the Foundation do in Bath and beyond for vulnerable and challenged young people.

What will you find when gates open for Foundation Day in partnership with Dyson? Take a look at our reccy!

Bath Rugby v London Irish
Saturday 18 February 2023
Kick-off: 15:00
Gallagher Premiership, Round 17

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from 13:00

Happy Hour 😃
Cheers for Charity 🍻 donate to Bath Rugby Foundation!
Live music from The Sundowns 🎤
Bath Rugby Foundation Raffle - with HUGE prizes 🎟
Pre-loved kit sale 👕
Half-time charity kicking challenge with some club legends 👟
Fan village kick-pass activation, hosted by Bath Rugby Foundation 🏉
Food and beverage 🌯
Bath Rugby Supporters' Club 🤝
Matchday ambassadors 💬
Bath Rugby shop 🧢
Get your tickets to England U20s! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

happy hour

If you’re happy and you know it, get to The Rec nice and early! With £1 off every pint for the first hour after gates open, take advantage of our happy hour to start your matchday right.

cheers for charity

To raise money for Bath Rugby Foundation, we'll be giving supporters the option of donating the cost of a pint to helping challenged and vulnerable young people in and around Bath. Speak to our bar staff for more information.

live music from the sundowns

Having opened our first home game of the season, we've invited The Sundowns back to our fan village to bring the atmosphere pre and post-match. Catch them out in the Swift Half as the fun gets underway, and again post-match for the final whistle celebrations.

huge bath rugby foundation raffle!

Our usual matchday raffle has been maximised and we have a huge selection of amazing prizes on offer, thanks to our brilliant partners!

2022/23 Bath Rugby home jersey signed by the whole squad
A 36 crate of Thatchers Gold, Haze and Blood Orange, donated by Thatchers
A Thatchers cider farm tour for two, donated by Thatchers
A signed West Ham United football shirt, donated by Huboo Fulfilment
A round of golf for four at The Manor House Golf Club, donated by Stonewood
A £50 voucher for St Austell Brewery, donated by St Austell

Tickets are £2 each or purchase 3 for £5. The Foundation's volunteers will be walking around the ground selling raffle tickets on Saturday, or you can purchase online. All money raised will go towards reigniting confidence and self-worth amongst vulnerable and challenged young people in B&NES.

GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS

pre-loved kit sale

Volunteers and students at Bath Rugby Foundation will be in the fan village selling pre-loved kit. Take a visit to their stall near the Thatchers bar in the north-east corner of the ground. Even if you aren't after any kit, our students and volunteers would be happy to chat about the work the Foundation do and how your donations can help its work.

half-time charity kicking challenge

We'll be welcoming some club legends onto the pitch to take part in our half-time kicking challenge. For every kick that goes between the sticks, our Foundation Day partner Dyson will be donating £500!

Foundation kick-pass fan village challenge

Join the Foundation coaches as they host a kick-pass challenge in the outfield. To take part in the challenge, we're looking for a £2 donation to the Foundation. But have no fear, there will be prizes available for the highest scorer! For more information or to take part, head to the outfield near the William Street Gate.

food and drink

All of our usual food vendors will be out in the fan village and around the ground to make sure you're well-fed and hydrated on matchday.

Take a look at our great selection of food below and plan your visit in advance.

Grass & Roots for all your coffee needs ☕️
Edgie Eats serving brownies and baked goods 🧁
Black and White Butchers - did someone say pulled pork in a brioche bun?! 🐷
The Guru Chef - delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan street food 🥗
DS Catering - fish & chips and burgers 🍟
AC Catering - Barbecue pulled pork burgers 🐖
The Clifton Sausage will be serving up hotdogs, but fancy! 🌭
Evie’s Mac & Cheese - does what it says on the tin. Add chorizo, pulled pork, goats cheese, the list is endless! 🧀
Piglet’s Pantry will be supplying the pies and sausage rolls 🥧

Out in the bars you'll find a range of Thatchers, Tribute, korev, Guinness, The Great Wine Co, Cotswold Gin Distillery and more! And for Gem, head over to the Swift Half. Whatever you fancy, we've got you covered - you'll even find Tony's Chocolonely!

Remember, if you are a Season Ticket Holder or a Club Member you get 10% off at all ground bars! Just present your digital season ticket, season ticket card or Club Member ID to our bar staff.

bath rugby supporters' club

The Supporters' Club is made by fans and run by fans, and is always looking to welcome new members. Find them in their usual spot next door to the President's Lounge.

This month, they'll be kindly hosting an evening to raise money for Bath Rugby Foundation whilst joined by legends of The Rec, Jeremy Guscott, David Trick, John Hall, Nigel Redman and Simon Halliday. Don't miss what is set to be a brilliant event raising money for the charity of Bath Rugby.

Tickets are £10 and are open to all Bath Rugby supporters. You can purchase yours from the Supporters' Club gazebo on matchday or enquire below.

ATTEND THE EVENT

MATCHDAY AMBASSADORS

Our cheery and helpful matchday ambassadors will be dotted around the ground to point you in the right direction and help you with any queries you might have. If you think you would like to become a matchday ambassador, find more information here, or get in touch!

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

BATH RUGBY SHOP

Fancy treating yourself to a new jersey? Or perhaps you've been reminiscing about our Heineken Cup win after its 25th anniversary and want to get your hands on our Cup inspired jersey?

Head over to our shop on Argyle Street or to our mobile units around the ground!

SHOP ONLINE

THE SIX NATIONS IS COMING TO THE REC - DON'T MISS IT!

We'll be welcoming the Six Nations U20 championship to The Rec in March and you can be there with us!

England U20 v France U20 will see The Rec hosting a Six Nations fixture for the first time. With two of our academy players in the England U20s squad, be there to cheer on our homegrown talent!

Tickets start from just £10. Don't miss a special edition of the Friday night lights.

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The Reccy: Foundation Day

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