WORCESTER Warriors suffered a disappointing 29-15 defeat when they opened their Guinness Premiership campaign at Bath.
Three first-half tries from the home side set the tone for the match as the Warriors trailed 19-10 at the interval.
A try from Warriors' scrum-half Matt Powell had closed Bath's early lead to 12-10 but Jack Cuthbert's second try stretched the home side's advantage.
Thinus Delport crossed the line for Worcester's second try after the break but Daniel Browne scored Bath's fourth touch-down to clinch an emphatic win.
There was better news for Worcester's soccer fans when City trounced Leigh RMI 3-1 at St George's Lane.
Adam Webster headed the 'Blue and Whites' into a 38th minute lead and further goals from Chris Smith and a George Clegg penalty clinched the points.
Leigh grabbed a consolation goal deep into injury-time.
Hereford United also impressed when three goals in the last ten minutes gave them a 3-0 victory at Morecambe.
Trevor Benjamin, Lionel Ainsworth and Luke Webb were on target.
Kidderminster Harriers were involved in a goal bonanza at Ebbsfleet United.
Mark Yates' side were 3-0 down at half-time but fought back to 4-3 before finally losing 5-4. Harriers scored through a Warren Goodhind own goal and a hat-trick from the prolific James Constable.
Match reports and reaction to all the games in your new, bumper 12-page Worcester News Sport on Monday section.
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