Bath Rugby win three in a row to go fourth

Bath Rugby moved up to fourth in the Gallagher Premiership after securing an 18-3 win over Northampton Saints, having put in a resolute performance to secure a third straight win in Round 16. 

The Blue, Black and White were first on the scoreboard with a Josh Matavesi penalty as Northampton looked to add their own score, they could only level up through a Dan Biggar kick at the sticks. 

As both sides came out in the second-half it was Northampton who came out guns blazing in attack, playing some superb Super Rugby-esque play, but Hooper's men remained resolute and were rewarded as Tom de Glanville found the whitewash in the corner after a superb move out wide. 

Ruaridh McConnochie then capitalised on a lapse of concentration as he intercepted Henry Taylor's loose pass to score under the sticks. 

Rhys Priestland then added the final blow of the game with a penalty just five minutes from time as Bath Rugby prevailed with an excellent defensive performance at Franklin's Gardens. 

KEY MOMENT 

Ruaridh McConnochie pounced on a Northampton error, created by continued defensive pressure. The Bath Rugby winger secured his second try in a row and pushed Bath into a comfortable lead.

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