Bath The Enigma : The History of Bath Rugby Club - 2nd Edition

Bath The Enigma: The History of Bath Rugby Club - 2nd Edition is written by Harry Barstow. This second edition presents an abridged account of the club’s history, updating the original coverage with additional seasons.

Key details

• Second edition
• Author: Harry Barstow
• ISBN: 9781787059382
• Royalties donated to the Bath Rugby Foundation Charity, in line with the author’s wishes

Synopsis

Founded in 1865, Bath is among England’s longest-established rugby clubs, yet for many years it struggled to escape the shadow of West Country rivals. Barstow traces the hurdles, reversals and turning points that shaped the club, from early international representation through periods of precarious form, to later decades when Bath rose to the forefront of English and British rugby.

The narrative also reflects the enduring character of the club and its supporters, including the bond with the city, the significance of its home at “the Rec” and the match-day humour that has long been part of the experience. This edition offers an abridged version of the first edition’s 1865–2015 history, adds the five subsequent seasons up to the challenging 2019/20 campaign, and includes a review of 2020/21.

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