Finn Russell has been fast to increase his apologies to a Bath supporter who ended up with a damaged wrist throughout final week’s Gallagher Premiership encounter with Gloucester on the Recreation Floor.
A robust clearance kick from the Scotland fly-half discovered its manner into the group through the 42-26 victory over Gloucester, main an enthusiastic fan – Emily – to try to punch the ball again.
Unbeknownst to her, she had sustained a fracture that will later be confirmed in A&E.
Emily’s accomplice, Connor, took to social media following the incident. He initially posted: “Finn the muscle Russell despatched my girlfriend to A&E in the present day with a hell of a kick! Damaged wrist however nonetheless supporting Bathtub”.
Finn the muscle Russell despatched my girlfriend to A&E in the present day with a hell of a kick! Damaged wrist however nonetheless supporting @BathRugby
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— Connor (@Bath_Hooper) March 23, 2025
After the submit the Bathtub star personally reached out, providing each apologies and a signed match-day jersey, courtesy of Russell and the membership’s equipment supervisor.
Praising Bathtub’s “fan-oriented” tradition, Connor lauded Russell for making a painful harm “all price it.”
“Rugby is a group sport, not often recognized for the people. Until you’re Finn Russell. Regardless that my accomplice was collateral injury when Finn was doing his job for Bathtub.
“He nonetheless reached out to supply his apologies (regardless that he wasn’t at fault). Finn and the group equipment supervisor additionally gifted her a match day jersey with a message. Confirming that Bathtub usually are not solely the very best membership in England proper now however essentially the most fan oriented there may be. Thanks Finn Russell. You’ve made her wrist all price it,” posted the happy fan.
Rugby is a group sport, not often recognized for the people. Until you’re Finn Russell. Regardless that my accomplice was collateral injury when Finn was doing his job for @BathRugby. He nonetheless reached out to supply his apologies (regardless that he wasn’t at fault). Finn and the group equipment… pic.twitter.com/UQbYuw0rHg
— Connor (@Bath_Hooper) March 29, 2025
As a gesture of goodwill the membership provided each of them complimentary meals and drinks at their subsequent dwelling match they usually acquired to look at Bathtub defeat Harlequins 47-28 on Saturday night time.
Bathtub notched up seven tries and securing a bonus level by the twenty second minute. Joe Cokanasiga and Will Muir led the early onslaught, whereas Max Ojomoh grabbed an important interception rating. Quins fought again admirably, incomes a late attempt bonus level.
