Bath had to overcome stiff Glasgow Warriors resistance before running out 35-31 winners at the Rec this afternoon. The Heineken Cup spoils, however, could easily have gone the other way. Glasgow led 14-11 at half-time and launched a late comeback after Bath threatened to run out comfortable winners in the second half.

Three tries from Glasgow winger Thom Evans certainly had the home side worried but Bath's Michael Stephenson produced two touchdowns of his own to ensure victory as the home side stretched away after a scratchy opening. Andy Beattie and Shaun Berne had scored one try apiece to leave Glasgow well adrift with 20 minutes remaining.

Warriors centre Hefin O'Hare scored a late try to reduce the deficit to 11 points and, in a dramatic finish, Ruaridh Jackson crossed the line to make it 35-31. But Bath held on for a tough, though unconvincing, win.