Harlequins enter Round 1 of the 2025-26 Gallagher Premiership searching for form after finishing last season middle of the table, while Bath Rugby launch their title defense with an away trip to Twickenham Stoop.
With Marcus Smith recovering from British & Irish Lions, Fin Baxter and Will Porter headline Harlequins’ list of players to watch as they hunt for an opening win. Cadan Murley, last season’s top try-scorer for Quins with 11 in just 12 appearances, also returns as a major attacking threat.
Bath, meanwhile, arrive as reigning champions looking for a repeat. Scotland international playmaker Finn Russell and England international Sam Underhill will be central to Bath’s hopes of starting their title defense on the front foot.
The two sides split their meetings last season, with home advantage proving decisive each time.
They’ll face off on Friday, Sept. 26 at The Stoop, kicking off at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. UK time).
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Fiery Start From Bath – 41’Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 21
Bath come out and immediately take the lead.
Henry Arundell has a speedy break and Beno Obano gets the try.
Ben Spencer nails the conversion.
Second Half Begins – 40’Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Quins receive the kick from Bath and we’ve 40 more minutes at the Stoop.
Halftime At TwickenhamHarlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Will Evans scores a hat-trick in the first half.
Both teams head to the locker rooms as Quins hold a 3 point lead over Bath Rugby.
Billy Sela Try
TRY | Billy Sela | Min 34
Striking back before the break, Bath get back within 3 points through young Billy Sela! Game on at the Stoop!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/TZPDXjdLzs
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Will Evans Hat-Trick!
TRY | Will Evans | Min 29
A first half hattrick! Quins backrow Will Evans is having the perfect start to the season! #HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/sgnVB020vT
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Billa Sela Scores! – 34’Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 14
Bath have nearly caught up with the Quins after the London side missed two conversions.
Certainly a high-scoring first half as we head towards the break.
Cunningham-South Yellow Card 🟨 – 33’Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 7
Chandler Cunningham-South is shown the yellow and Bath will have the man advantage.
Quins Score! – 29’Harlequins 17, Bath Rugby 7
Promising start for the Harlequins as Will Evans notches the hat-trick with his third try.
Conversion is missed, and the Quins maintain a 10 point lead.
Tom Dunn Try
TRY | Tom Dunn | Min 15
The Champions strike back! Going to their power game, the Bath pack maul over the line for Tom Dunn to score.#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/Jl7rcumI3s
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Bath Rugby Responds! – 15’Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 7
Tom Dunn bulldozes his way through the Harlequins opposition and scores.
Three tries in the first 15 minutes of this match.
Spencer makes the conversion.
Will Evans Second Try
TRY | Will Evans | Min 8
On the double! Will Evans scores two tries inside 8 minutes for Quins! #HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/nRa2U6RDSi
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Will Evans First Try
TRY | Will Evans | Min 2
Up and running! Harlequins are out of the blocks quickly at the Stoop! Will Evans finishes off a super long-range strike!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/xqeYq8qSGh
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Quins Score! – 8’Harlequins 12, Bath Rugby 0
Brilliant pass from Fin Baxter to Will Evans and that’s two tries in 8 minutes or the home team.
The Stoop is screaming.
Harlequins Score! – 2’Harlequins 5, Bath Rugby 0
Quins break off down the right wing and Will Evans takes it over the line.
Tyrone Green was massive in putting the play together.
TRY | Will Evans | Min 2
Up and running! Harlequins are out of the blocks quickly at the Stoop! Will Evans finishes off a super long-range strike!#HARvBAT pic.twitter.com/xqeYq8qSGh
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 26, 2025Game Begins – 0’Harlequins 0, Bath Rugby 0
We are underway as Harlequins host Bath in Round 1 of PREM.
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In Round 1 of the Gallagher Premiership, Harlequin FC vs. Bath Rugby kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. UK time) at Twickenham Stoop.
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Harlequins SquadFin BaxterJack WalkerHarry WilliamsChandler Cunningham-SouthKieran TreadwellJack KenninghamWill EvansAlex DombrandtWill PorterJarrod EvansCadan MurleySean KerrOscar BeardNick DavidTyrone Green
Substitutes: 16. George Turner, 17. Jordan Els, 18. Ollie Streeter, 19. Jonny Green, 20. Zach Carr, 21. Max Green, 22. Ludo Kolade, 23. Cameron Anderson
Bath Rugby SquadBeno ObanoTom DunnBilly SelaQuinn RouxCharlie EwelsJosh BaylissGuy PepperMiles ReidBen SpencerMax OjomohHenry ArundellCameron RedpathOllie LawrenceJoe CokanasigaTom de Glanville
Substitutes: 16. Kepu Tuipulotu, 17. Francois van Wyk, 18. Archie Griffin, 19. Ross Molony, 20. Ted Hill, 21. Tom Carr-Smith, 22. Chris Harris, 23. Sam Underhill
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Harlequins FixturesSept. 26 – vs. Bath Rugby – Twickenham StoopOct. 4 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford RoadOct. 12 – vs. Saracens – Twickenham StoopOct. 19 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy ParkOct. 25 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – Twickenham StoopNov. 29 – @ Gloucester Rugby – KingsholmDec. 20 – vs. Bristol Bears – Twickenham StadiumDec. 26 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford StadiumJan. 3 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s GardensJan. 24 – vs. Leicester Tigers – Twickenham StoopMar. 21 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – Twickenham StoopMar. 28 – @ Bristol Bears – Principality StadiumApr. 18 – @ Bath Rugby – The RecApr. 25 – vs. Sale Sharks – Twickenham StoopMay 9 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston ParkMay 16 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – Twickenham StadiumMay 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX StadiumJun. 6 – vs. Northampton Saints – Twickenham StoopBath Rugby FixturesSept. 26 – @ Harlequins – Twickenham StoopOct. 3 – vs. Sale Sharks – The RecOct. 11 – vs. Gloucester Rugby – The RecOct. 18 – @ Leicester Tigers – Welford RoadOct. 25 – vs. Bristol Bears – The RecNov. 30 – @ Saracens – StoneX StadiumDec. 21 – @ Newcastle Red Bulls – Kingston ParkDec. 27 – vs. Northampton Saints – The RecJan. 3 – vs. Exeter Chiefs – The RecJan. 24 – @ Gloucester Rugby – KingsholmMar. 21 – vs. Saracens – The RecMar. 28 – @ Sale Sharks – Salford StadiumApr. 18 – vs. Harlequins – The RecApr. 25 – @ Northampton Saints – Franklin’s GardensMay 9 – @ Exeter Chiefs – Sandy ParkMay 16 – vs. Newcastle Red Bulls – The RecMay 30 – @ Bristol Bears – Ashton GateJun. 6 – vs. Leicester Tigers – The RecDallen Stanford Brings Star Power To Athlete’s Lounge
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