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Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick to miss Bath clash through self-isolation
Mike Ford will head up coaching operations at Welford Road.
Jan 2, 13:15
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Mike Ford sacked by Toulon, Richard Cockerill to take charge until end of season
Toulon announce the exit of head coach Mike Ford, with Richard Cockerill replacing him until the end of the season.
Apr 4, 09:55
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Sale Sharks confirm interest in England fly-half George Ford
Bath Rugby ace George Ford is a target for Sale Sharks, who will look to begin negotiations with the England fly-half in January.
Dec 20, 17:17
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Bath confirm appointments of Todd Blackadder, Tabai Matson
Premiership club Bath name Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder as their new director of rugby and his assistant Tabai Matson as head coach.
Jul 28, 10:53
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Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford to leave at end of season
Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford will leave the club at the end of the season.
May 16, 15:59
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Mike Ford: 'Aviva Premiership wages must not get out of control'
Bath head coach Mike Ford says that salaries in the Aviva Premiership must be kept at a sensible level after signing Taulupe Faletau on a contract worth £1.2m.
Dec 9, 22:53
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Bath confirm Wales's Taulupe Faletau will join club next season
Bath announce that Taulupe Faletau will join the club from Newport Gwent Dragons next season.
Dec 9, 09:46
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Mike Ford: 'Bath can play better'
Bath director of rugby Mike Ford admits that his side were not "playing as well as they can" in their Aviva Premiership defeat to Northampton Saints.
Dec 5, 17:39
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George Ford: 'Sam Burgess let Bath down'
George Ford criticises Sam Burgess's decision to leave Bath and rugby union after only one year to return to Australia and rugby league.
Nov 14, 16:19
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George Ford: 'Bath players sacrificed a lot for Sam Burgess'
Bath fly-half George Ford backs club captain Stuart Hooper for refusing to allow Sam Burgess the chance to address his teammates before switching back to rugby league.
Nov 10, 22:19
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Bath head coach Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess didn't have stomach to see out contract'
Bath head coach Mike Ford says that Sam Burgess did not have the "stomach" to see out his contract.
Nov 10, 18:02
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Scotland back-row David Denton leaves Edinburgh to join Bath
Bath announce the signing of Scotland back-row forward David Denton from Edinburgh.
Nov 10, 15:05
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Sam Burgess: 'My heart was not in rugby union'
Sam Burgess admits that his heart was not in rugby union as he made the decision to rejoin NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs after just one year with Bath.
Nov 10, 02:13
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Mike Ford: 'Priestland fitting into Bath back line'
Mike Ford hails the performance of new Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland, but complains that his team needed the "good fortune" of a red card against London Irish.
Nov 8, 14:45
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Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess left Bath Rugby too early'
Mike Ford questions Sam Burgess's decision to switch codes back to rugby league, insisting that the England international still had plenty to offer at Bath Rugby.
Nov 8, 10:33
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Luke Charteris to join Bath next season?
Wales lock Luke Charteris closes on a deal with Bath Rugby from next season, according to a report.
Nov 7, 12:19
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Report: Sam Burgess leaves Bath
Widespread speculation claims that England international Sam Burgess is leaving Bath to return to the Sydney Rabbitohs.
Nov 5, 16:09
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Bath expect Sam Burgess to stay in union amid links with rugby league return
Bath head coach Mike Ford is adamant that Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player amid reports that he is keen on a return to rugby league.
Nov 3, 17:08
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Report: Sam Burgess code switch back on after talks with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sam Burgess will reportedly meet a high-ranking National Rugby League official to discuss a return to South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Nov 1, 18:26
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Sam Burgess 'decides to stay at Bath after considering rugby future'
Bath head coach Mike Ford reveals that Sam Burgess will stay at the club after considering whether or not to switch back to rugby league.
Oct 29, 08:39
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Mike Ford: 'Stuart Lancaster does not want England job enough'
Bath coach Mike Ford believes that Stuart Lancaster is not hard-skinned enough to manage England, and does not want the job enough.
Oct 6, 20:26
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Mike Ford: 'England selection must be more positive'
Bath coach Mike Ford believes that England need to be more positive in their team selection for their Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
Sep 28, 16:00
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Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess should be in World Cup squad'
Bath coach Mike Ford insists that centre Sam Burgess has done enough to earn a spot in England's squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 16, 12:28
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Matt Banahan aiming for Bath try-scoring history
Bath winger Matt Banahan reveals that he wants to become the club's top try scorer for a record third consecutive season.
Aug 12, 11:05
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Bath head coach Mike Ford rejects Victor Matfield link
Bath head coach Mike Ford rejects speculation linking the club with a move for veteran South Africa lock Victor Matfield.
Aug 11, 12:31
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Bath Rugby boss Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess will remain flanker at club level'
Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford says that Sam Burgess will continue to play at flanker at club level, despite being told he will only be considered at centre for England.
Jul 24, 19:16
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Mike Ford tips Sam Burgess to earn England World Cup place
Bath Rugby boss Mike Ford believes that Sam Burgess needs just one pre-World Cup outing to prove his worth to England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Jul 13, 15:42
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Mike Ford proud despite Bath defeat
Bath head coach Mike Ford insists that he is proud of his players despite their 28-16 defeat to Saracens in the Aviva Premiership final.
May 31, 11:30
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Preview: Bath Rugby vs. Saracens
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Aviva Premiership final between Bath and Saracens at Twickenham.
May 28, 21:25
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No injury worries for Bath ahead of Aviva Premiership final
Bath head coach Mike Ford confirms that he has no injury concerns ahead of his side's Aviva Premiership final against Saracens.
May 26, 16:18
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Mike Ford: 'Clinical Bath were outstanding'
Bath head coach Mike Ford urges his group of players to remain relaxed as they prepare to take on Saracens in the Aviva Premiership final.
May 23, 20:49
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Bath coach tips Sam Burgess to excel for England
Sam Burgess has the leadership qualities needed to play for England, says Mike Ford.
May 19, 05:32
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Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess deserves spot in training camp'
Bath head coach Mike Ford believes that Sam Burgess should be included in England's 45-man training camp squad.
May 13, 05:40
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Mike Ford backs Bath Rugby to win Aviva Premiership title
Mike Ford is confident that Bath Rugby can keep hold of second place in the Aviva Premiership table and prevail in the end-of-season playoffs.
May 9, 08:30
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Mike Ford: 'Bath Rugby will not change attacking approach'
Mike Ford insists that Bath will not change their attacking brand of rugby in the closing weeks of the season, claiming that it could take them all the way to the title.
Apr 26, 15:43
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Bath sink London Irish with scintillating second half
Bath thump London Irish 43-18 at The Rec in a scintillating second-half performance.
Apr 24, 21:41
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Bath edge out Newcastle Falcons to boost playoff push
Bath keep touch with leaders in the Aviva Premiership after a 29-19 win at Newcastle Falcons.
Apr 10, 21:43
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Stuart Hooper pens Bath contract extension
Bath captain Stuart Hooper pens a contract extension with the Aviva Premiership club.
Mar 10, 11:19
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Mike Ford pleased by Bath second-half display against Sale Sharks
Bath head coach Mike Ford credits an improved second-half display for his side's vital 12-3 win over Sale Sharks.
Mar 7, 11:43
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Sam Burgess dismisses reports of rugby league return
Bath centre Sam Burgess insists that he is not considering a return to rugby league.
Mar 3, 22:59
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