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Dual registration needs to be put under microscope

22 December 2024 0 comments

It is interesting to read in last Sunday’s TRP Luc Jones’s thoughts on the adverse impact of wholesale dual registrations of Premiership clubs’ junior players […]

Rampaging Bristol Bears tear Leicester Tigers apart

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers…………. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears……………….. 54pts Tries: Oghre 9, 15; […]

Pat Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go

22 December 2024 0 comments

Bristol boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high” among the best his […]

Nick Tompkins hits the 200-mark for Saracens

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Match Preview – Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Mark McCall has hailed Nick Tompkins, who makes his 200th appearance […]

Saracens fight back to overcome Bears

22 December 2024 0 comments

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens………..33pts Tries: Campbell 16, 77, Hunt 21, Clifford 30, Harrison 67 Conversions: McKenna 17; Harrison 22, 31, 78 Bristol Bears… 24pts Tries: […]

Gloucester vs Harlequins – Betting Preview

20 December 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Christmas is less than a week away, so we are treated to some great rugby matchups in the Gallagher Premiership. […]

New-boy Jordie Barrett quick to show his worth for Leinster

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Leinster had a good inkling of what they were getting when they confirmed the signing of Jordie Barrett back in April. Now, […]

Bordeaux score 26 unanswered points to shock Ulster

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Kevin Fallon Ulster …………….. 19pts Tries: Izuchukwu 7, Timoney 19, Kok 40 Conversions: Doak 8, 20 Bordeaux ……….40pts Tries: Tatafu 3, Penalty 28, Penaud […]

French flair is too much for Bristol Bears

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens La Rochelle …………….. 35pts Tries: Nowell 17, Latu 28, Botia 51, Seuteni 66, Berjon 79 Conversions: West 18, 29, 52, 67, 80 […]

We’re happy to be the hunted, says Sarah Beckett

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Sarah Beckett admits Gloucester-Hartpury have made an underwhelming start to their title defence but believes that’s partly due to competition across the […]

Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks Today. 2pm

15 December 2024 0 comments

Preview LUCY Burgess will bring up a century of appearances for Bristol when they host strugglers Sale today. Scrum-half Burgess partners Holly Aitchison at half-back, […]

Hot-shot Ilona Maher set to light up the league

8 December 2024 0 comments

Bristol Bears coach Dave Ward says superstar signing Ilona Maher will be a major asset to Premiership Women’s Rugby and will ‘shock’ people with her […]

Saracens aiming to be more clinical – Georgia Evans

8 December 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Having fallen short in recent years, the PWR’s all-time most successful side Saracens are seeking redemption this season. Second row Georgia Evans […]

Global superstar Ilona Maher joins Bristol Bears

2 December 2024 0 comments

One of the biggest names in rugby will join Bristol Bears in 2025, with USA Eagles star Ilona Maher heading to the club on a […]

I’m still a crazy little man on the pitch, says Callum Sheedy

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Callum Sheedy has revealed how being his own biggest critic drives him on amid the quest for perfection. Cardiff’s Welsh international flyhalf […]

Pat Lam puts Gabriel Ibitoye in frame for England

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ………………….. 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 3, Murley 21, Northmore 26, Green 63 Conversion: Evans 22, 64 Bristol Bears ………………. 48pts Tries: Ravouvou […]

Bristol hit heights to take down champions

1 December 2024 0 comments

■ By STEWART McCULLOUGH Gloucester-Hartpury……. 14pts Tries: Rugman 45, Hyett 54 Conversions: Sing 45, 54 Bristol Bears…………………..19pts Tries: Keight 7, Aitchison 15, Murray 62 Conversions: […]

It’s Bristol or nothing for me – Hollie Cunningham

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Proud Bristolian Hollie Cunningham hopes to inspire the next generation of Bears players and can’t see herself ever playing for anyone else. […]

RFU give support for Maher visa application

1 December 2024 0 comments

OLYMPIC bronze medallist Ilona Maher could appear in this season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby after the RFU said it had supported her visa application. USA sevens […]

Ampthill facing daunting date with the Bears

24 November 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Impressive: Siva Naulago starts for Bristol PREVIEW… Bristol v Ampthill Today. Kick-off 2pm, Ashton Gate WINLESS Ampthill travel west looking to cause […]

Trailfinders make Bristol fight to the end

24 November 2024 0 comments

■By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol …………….26pts Tries: Orr 7, Marston-Mulhearn 40, Bern 44, Reed 58 Conversions: Reed 7, 44, 58 Trailfinders ……. 7pts Try: Beukeboom 36 […]

Bristol’s exciting approach suits me, says Harry Thacker

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Bristol Bears are fast earning themselves a reputation as rugby’s great entertainers, captivating fans with their bold, high-energy style of play. Known […]

Bears swoop for Jordan

17 November 2024 0 comments

BRISTOL Bears have signed Scotland’s Tom Jordan from Glasgow Warriors for next season. The 26-year-old was instrumental in Glasgow’s United Rugby Championship title win last […]

Sela extends deal at Bath

17 November 2024 0 comments

TIGHTHEAD Billy Sela has signed a new deal with Bath. The 19-year-old is currently out for up to two months with a shoulder injury suffered […]

We blew so many chances, says Lam as

10 November 2024 0 comments

■By ROGER PANTING Bristol Bears … 10pts Try: van Rensburg 47 Conversion: Worsley 47 Penalty: Worsley 37 Australia A ……. 10pts Tries: Anderson 7, 79 […]

Jasmine is a class above

10 November 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK High life: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is loving her rugby PICTURES: Getty Images CROSS CODE star Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has taken the PWR by storm […]

Bristol have no answers as Callender leads romp

3 November 2024 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol ……………. 19pts Tries: David 7, Bonner 28, R Marston-Mulhearn 37 Conversions: Reed 7, 28 Harlequins …… 34pts Tries: Powell 13, Torley […]

Blackheath have promotion in sight

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By DAN ROBERTSHAW BLACKHEATH prop Will Davis says his side are aiming to secure one of the two promotion places available in National One […]

Gloucester don’t let Newcastle Falcons fly again

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Gloucester ………………….. 36pts Tries: Clement 2, T Williams 12, Blake 20, Singleton 40+1, Wade 72, Hathaway 75 Conversions: Anscombe 13, 21, 40+2 […]

Steven Luatua gives Bristol Bears reason to believe

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ……………….. 31pts Tries: Ibitoye 29, Ravouvou 32, 55; Batley 70 Conversions: MacGinty 29, 32, 55, 70 Penalty: MacGinty 67 Northampton […]

Winning ugly is important – Pat Lam

27 October 2024 0 comments

Bristol’s director of rugby Pat Lam was impressed that his side could dig out victory in hard conditions. He said: “Winning ugly is important. The […]

Bears go on rampage to leave Sale all at sea

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By STEWART McCULLOGH Sale Sharks ……. 10pts Tries: Swailes 28, Fielding 56 Bristol Bears …..57pts Tries: Nigrelli 3, Penalty 10, Keight 12, Bern 32, Ward […]

Newcastle Falcons vs Gloucester – Match Preview

26 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan The Newcastle Falcons will head to Kingsholm to take on an electrifying Gloucester side in the final game of the opening block […]

Scarlets vs Zebre Parma – United Rugby Championship Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

It is another Friday night game for the Scarlets as they welcome Zebre Parma to Llanelli. We are entering the final block of games before […]

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints – Match Preview

25 October 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Teams in the Gallagher Premiership will leave it all on the pitch before the break for the autumn internationals. Bristol […]

Saracens go top in last-minute drama

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Bristol Bears ………………. 35pts Tries: Harding 2, 35, 41; Randall 18, Fricker 43 Conversions: MacGinty 36, 42 Penalties: MacGinty 10, 60 Saracens […]

Jacques Vermeulen keen to join the fight

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens When push comes to shove, Exeter Chiefs forward Jacques Vermeulen is not one to shy away from the heat of battle. Sidelined […]

Campbell’s double hit puts Bears in the soup

20 October 2024 0 comments

By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol Bears …………….24pts Tries: David 35, 65; Skeldon 55, Reed 78 Conversions: Reed 35, Bevan 78 Saracens ………………….. 41pts Tries: Linkins 20, […]

Steven Luatua: I’d be happy to move up to lock

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Jon Newcombe Given the way that Bristol love to run the ball from deep and play at high tempo, their game plan is more […]

Ben Spencer’s class puts Bath on right path

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Gloucester …………………… 31pts Tries: Llewellyn 8, Williams 20, C Atkinson 23, Thorley 68 Conversions: Carreras 9, 21, 24; Barton 69 Penalty: Carreras […]

Hat-trick for Gabriel Ibitoye seals Bristol Bears revival

13 October 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Exeter Chiefs ……………… 35pts Tries: Brown-Bampoe 19, 57; Feyi-Waboso 39, 62 Conversions: Hodge 40, 58, 63 Penalties: Hodge 10, 45, 75 Bristol […]

Bristol Bears rule in Bath’s back yard

6 October 2024 0 comments

Bristol inflicted a first defeat of the season on Bath yesterday at a sold-out Rec. The Bears raced to a 19-point lead with tries from […]

Second-best Bath trumped by Bristol Bears

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bath ……………………………… 26pts Tries: Harris 11, Butt 55, Molony 58, Lawrence 76 Conversions: Russell 11, 55, 58 Bristol Bears ………………. 36pts Tries: […]

Pat Lam: We were heroic in defence

6 October 2024 0 comments

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam says doing their best against Bath is “not negotiable as it’s all about the community and supporters”. “Since I’ve […]

Hunt prepares to face up to Black Ferns challenge

6 October 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK England v New Zealand PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 8.30pm, Langley Events Centre Wise head: Natasha Hunt is looking forward to fronting up to […]

Eight-minute hat-trick by Bonner has Bears roaring

6 October 2024 0 comments

■By SAM BYTHEWAY Loughborough ..19pts Tries: Calladine 15, 57, Winter 79 Conversions: Green 17, 59 Bristol Bears …46pts Tries: Bonner 4, 6, 8; David 13, […]

Premiership Rugby extends free-to-air TV deal with ITV

30 September 2024 0 comments

Premiership Rugby and ITV have agreed a two-year extension to the rights deal which sees seven Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches, including the Final, broadcast free-to-air. […]

Christian Wade rolls back the years with hat-trick

29 September 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol Bears ………………..41pts Tries: Ibitoye 1, Naulago 39, Randall 50, Malins 64, 68; Lane 72 Conversions: MacGinty 1, 50, 64, 68 Penalties: […]

Front five players to be given specialist coaching

29 September 2024 0 comments

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS ENGLAND have announced 26 players to attend an U18s specialist front five camp. England pathway and Red Roses scrum coach […]

URC Welsh Round Up

24 September 2024 0 comments

Last weekend marked the return of the URC and our website correspondent Darren Powell fills us in on the Welsh side’s progress in the competition. Cardiff 22-17 […]

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