'Big step forward' - Russellpublished at 22:46 British Summer Time 23 May
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FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
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Bath's Finn Russell speaking to BBC Radio Bristol:
"It's brilliant. I think for this group of players, the team, the city of Bath, I think that's a big step forward.
"Our job as players is not finished yet, we've got a game next week and then a semi-final, so it's brilliant to enjoy this and we'll enjoy it tonight but come Monday or Tuesday we'll be back to our job.
"But in of us as a group of players having lost the final closely last year, it's a big step forward getting to another final and winning it.
"They were very tough and with two yellow cards we made it hard for ourselves at times but I think it showed how close we are as a group.
"We have a massive belief and confidence that we've got within ourselves, and trust in the system shows how far we've come and how good we are as a team."
'We've grown in our belief' - Du Toitpublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 23 May
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Bath's Thomas du Toit speaking to BBC Radio Bristol:
"It was a proper match. They gave it everything just as we tried to give everything.
"It's unreal as we walked out, to see all of the Bath ers, you kind of had to take a moment to look back and see everyone ing us.
"We've grown in our belief and we have to keep going now. We're a club that wants to win trophies and we don't want to settle for anything less.
"So we're going to continue working hard, the season is not over, it's a good step in our season and we're finding our groove now but there are still some more games to go.
"I wouldn't change anything, this is a brilliant moment."
'This is a big moment for us'published at 22:36 British Summer Time 23 May
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FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan told Premier TV:
"This is a champion team now and we'll try to get better and better. More things to conquer but for now we'll pause and enjoy the moment for what it is.
"We said last night this is a moment in time, this is not the start or the end, this is a moment in time. This is a big moment for us.
"The difference this season is we look to get better every single day and everyone wants to get better. It's all of us."
'You feel more grateful' - Underhillpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 23 May
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More from Sam Underhill on BBC Radio Bristol:
"It makes you reflect, you feel more grateful than anything because everyone works hard in sport but you need a bit of luck as well, you need a bit of timing, the right people and the right place.
"This is obviously where we don't want to stop and that's the nice thing about this group, it's down to earth."
On his yellow card:
"It was hard to sum up the emotion there. It was my fault, I've got no complaints about that but to know the boys have got your back in the 10 minutes was incredible. I feel a bit guilty for the 10 minutes and it's not where I wanted to be but it probably won't take away from the day."
'I'm just so proud of everyone' - Underhillpublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 23 May
22:16 BST 23 May
FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
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Bath's Sam Underhill speaking to BBC Radio Bristol:
"To be fair to Lyon they did not stop up until the last minute.
"It hasn't sunk in yet, I'm just so proud of everyone. It's an amazing group and an amazing place to play. Not just because of the players but because of the staff and the people behind the scenes as well and the coaches.
"It will probably sink in, in the future but for now I'm just delighted that everybody who ed us and worked so hard to get us here can get a bit of enjoyment and credit."
'On track for historic treble'published at 22:05 British Summer Time 23 May
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FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
Sophie Hurcom BBC Sport at the Principality Stadium
It wasn't the prettiest performance at times, but Bath won't mind one bit.
They have their first European trophy in 17 years and are very much still on track for what could be a history-making treble season.
Club captain Ben Spencer - who was named player of the match and also came away with a try to his name - just came over to our side of the stadium and let out a roar in front of a wave of blue flags.
Very soon he will lift the Challenge Cup trophy in the air, as the podium is quickly being put together in the middle of the pitch.
There are lots of very happy Bath faces out there right now and even more happy fans all standing up to watch them.
'Togetherness in this group absolutely unbelievable'published at 22:02 British Summer Time 23 May
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FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
Speaking to Premier Sports, man-of-the-match Ben Spencer said:
"We speak a lot about working hard for each other and the yellow card period is something we pride ourselves on.
"When we go down to 14 it's not an ideal situation, but to not concede in that yellow card period I thought was outstanding.
"The togetherness in this group is absolutely unbelievable. It's something we spoke about before the game in just being the best version of ourselves tonight and not playing the occasion, just playing the game."
'Bath looked bigger and stronger'published at 22:02 British Summer Time 23 May
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FT: Bath 37-12 Lyon
Gareth Chilcott Ex-England and Bath prop on BBC Radio Bristol
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There was only one side in it come the end. There were little flashes of nice stuff from Lyon but really it was all about Bath. They had two men in the bin and still had enough power up front to win the game.
It was a difference between the has and has-nots. Certainly Bath looked bigger and stronger, more of a collective team who deserved their points and well worth their big score in the end.
Bath have got their second bit of silverware and everybody in the blue, black and white are ecstatic about that.
Get Involvedpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 23 May
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I'm sat here, hotel bar Tenerife... Someone's just said there's no football on what are you getting excited at at?? Bath becoming European champions again... Happy days.
Anon
So, just seen last comment from (it has to be said, Bath great and a fella I met a couple of times top bloke) Coochie [Gareth Chilcott]. Re: comment, not got out of second gear... I sincerely hope that with all this talent and taking apart of a substandard Lyon side tonight Bath lift the main silver pot next year and not the division down. Sure, let’s enjoy but surely we need more.
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