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Bath 14-32 Montpellier: Adam Hastings runs rings around Johann van Graan’s side

Adam Hastings punished his former club as Montpellier outclassed a lethargic Bath side, scoring three second-half tries to pull off a stunning win at The Rec.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 in the Champions Cup at The Rec.
Adam Hastings starred against his former club, converting three tries and adding two penalties.
Stuart Hogg, Alexandre Becognee, and Romain Taofifenua scored tries for the winning side.

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Adam Hastings inspired Montpellier to a 32-14 Champions Cup victory over his former club Bath at The Rec. Montpellier scored four tries through Stuart Hogg, Alexandre Becognee, and a brace from Romain Taofifenua, pulling off an unexpected away triumph against Johann van Graan's side.

Bath initially scored two first-half tries courtesy of Ollie Lawrence and Max Green, with Finn Russell converting both scores. However, Montpellier dominated the second half, supported by Hastings kicking three conversions and two penalties to secure a comfortable win.

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Bath 14-32 Montpellier: Adam Hastings runs rings around Johann van Graan’s side

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