# Montpellier beat Bath 32-14 in Champions Cup

> French side score 22 unanswered points after half-time to win Pool Four opener as English clubs struggle.
- Title: Montpellier beat Bath 32-14 in Champions Cup · BBC Sport
- Summary: French side score 22 unanswered points after half-time to win Pool Four opener as English clubs struggle. Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 in the Champions…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c370pxwklgwjo
- Published: 2026-10-17T21:02:25.773+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Montpellier wins Pool Four opener
Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 at The Rec in the Champions Cup Pool Four opener. The French side scored 22 points without reply after half-time to secure an impressive victory.
## Bath's first-half tries not enough
Bath scored tries through Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green to lead 14-10 early in the second half.
## Taofifenua's double turns the game
Donovan Taofifenua scored twice in the second half for Montpellier. His first try made it 15-14 to the French side, then he intercepted a Finn Russell pass on halfway and scored his second to extend…
## Becognee seals victory for Montpellier
Alex Becognee burrowed over from close range in the final minutes to make the win safe for Montpellier.
## English clubs struggle on Saturday
Bath joined Sale, Bristol and Saracens in losing their opening pool fixture on Saturday. Gloucester drew with holders Bordeaux on Friday, while Leicester, Exeter and Northampton play on Sunday.
## Key takeaway

Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 in the Champions Cup, scoring 22 points without reply in the second half while Bath and three other English clubs lost their opening pool fixtures.