Nathan Hughes ends loan to Championship early to join Premiership strugglers
Rugby NewsMonday, 24 January 2022 at 09:43
England international Nathan Hughes has joined Bath Rugby on loan from Bristol Bears. The No.8 joins with immediate effect, bringing both physicality and power to Bath's back row.
The powerhouse back-rower, who played for Championship side Hartpury College over the weekend, joins his third club in the last seven days.
Head Coach Neal Hatley commented, "We are delighted to secure Nathan's services - he is a destructive ball carrier and provides critical cover throughout the international window.
"I have been fortunate enough to work with him at international level. His experience and attributes, both as a person and a player, mean we are all looking forward to seeing him perform and making an impact for the Blue, Black and Whites."
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SIGNED: Ex-Bath and Bristol scrum-half Chris Cook has signed a short-term deal taking him to Zebre Parma, the Italian-based United Rugby Championship side. FULL STORY
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RUMOUR: Johan van Graan wants centre Damian de Allende to join him at Bath even though he faces stiff opposition from two big-spending clubs in Japan. FULL STORY
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Try Celebrations for Nathan Hughes of Bristol Bears of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on 1 Jan. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
RUMOUR: The Rugby Paper believe London Irish have enquired about the plans of England No.8 Nathan Hughes, who last week made a short term switch to Championship outfit Hartpury. FULL STORY
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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