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My Life in Rugby: Olly Kohn – former Harlequins, Bristol, Plymouth and Wales lock

26 January 2016 0 comments

First and foremost, I feel lucky to have been involved in what felt like a golden era for Quins. Conor O’Shea had come in a […]

Shane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents

14 January 2016 0 comments

Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting. I said before the […]

20 Questions: Jack Wallace – Bristol full-back

13 January 2016 0 comments

Enjoyed the Festive period? It was as nice as it was hectic. I had Christmas Day with the family but I was back in training […]

Blues bring in Matthew Morgan

7 January 2016 0 comments

Matthew Morgan will leave Bristol at the end of the season after signing a two-year deal with the Cardiff Blues. The 23-year-old was named the […]

Nick Cain column: Good luck to Ian Peel, but don’t forget 2003 guru

6 January 2016 0 comments

Ian Peel has come from the ranks of the RFU’s coaching pathway to being named as England’s new scrum coach this week. It is a […]

Blues confirm Matt Sherratt’s appointment

30 December 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on December 20, Matt Sherratt will leave Bristol at the end of the season to join […]

My Life in Rugby: Jake Abbott – former Worcester and England Sevens

29 December 2015 0 comments

I’m living the proverbial dream as the first professional overseas player in America at the country’s first professional rugby club, Griffins RFC. It won’t be […]

Bristol’s angry statement on Steve Borthwick

15 December 2015 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has today indicated to the Club that he wishes to join the RFU coaching team. Bristol Rugby want to make it clear that […]

Steve Borthwick named England forwards coach

15 December 2015 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has agreed to join Eddie Jones‘ coaching staff as forwards coach. He will be reunited with Jones having worked together for three years […]

Farrell, Catt and Rowntree leave England roles

14 December 2015 0 comments

The RFU has confirmed that assistant coaches Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree will leave their positions with England. The future of the three […]

My Life in Rugby: Richard Moon – former Harlequins scrum-half

8 December 2015 0 comments

I’ve got an embarrassingly long list of former clubs but Walsall RFC is where my playing days, aged five to 35, started and finished. Walsall […]

Championship round 11 teams

4 December 2015 0 comments

Bedford v Doncaster Bedford: Steffan Jones; Pat Tapley, Tom Griffiths, Ollie Dodge, George Perkins; Jake Sharp, Pete White; Alex Lundberg, Sam James, Phil Boulton; Harry […]

Jack Lam commits future to Bristol

3 December 2015 0 comments

Jack Lam has resisted the temptation to move to France and instead signed a new-two year contract with Championship heavyweights Bristol. The Samoan flanker, who […]

Marco Mama hoping to make good on his promise

29 October 2015 0 comments

Striking the balance between loyalty and ambition can be a tricky affair for today’s professional players.

20 Question: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol fly-half

28 October 2015 0 comments

How do you look back at last week’s win at Ealing? We were disappointed because we didn’t play well and that’s frustrating. But we still […]

Eight-try Carnegie run riot over Moseley

26 October 2015 0 comments

Yorkshire Carnegie kept the pressure on Bristol at the top of the Championship table with a 52-19 demolition of Moseley. Jonah Holmes was the star […]

Bristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival

17 October 2015 0 comments

The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can testify, the climb back is a lot slower than the free fall.

GK IPA Championship round 7 teams

15 October 2015 0 comments

Bedford v Rotherham Bedford: Piers O’Conor; George Perkins, Henry Staff, Tom Griffiths, Dean Adamson; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Alex Lundberg, Charlie Clare, James Currie; Mike […]

Bristol’s Mitch Eadie banned for six weeks for pushing referee

15 October 2015 0 comments

Mitch Eadie has been handed a six-week ban for pushing referee Ian Tempest in Bristol‘s win over Ealing Trailfinders last Saturday.

Bristol and Carnegie win in Championship

5 October 2015 0 comments

Bristol claimed their fourth consecutive win of the season beating Rotherham 28-12 at Ashton Gate yesterday. Ollie Robinson claimed a try double while Gaston Cortes […]

Steve Borthwick turns Japan into Land of Rising Scrum

1 October 2015 0 comments

Japan’s pack, once the butt of jokes and considered little more than a speed-bump on the way to the try-line by rugby’s elite nations, has […]

Wales forced to change three against Fiji

30 September 2015 0 comments

Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against Fiji on Thursday. With Scott Williams and Hallam […]

GK IPA Championship round 4 teams

25 September 2015 0 comments

Ealing Trailfinders v Cornish Pirates Ealing Trailfinders: James Love; Rhys Crane, Toby Howley-Berridge, Joe Munro, Phil Chesters; Tristan Roberts, Alex Davies; Will Davis, Alun Walker, […]

Gavin Henson is even hungrier now after final heartache

23 September 2015 0 comments

Gavin Henson has been backed to be Bristol‘s promotion catalyst by head coach Sean Holley, following the fly-half’s return from serious injury almost a month […]

GK IPA Championship round 3 teams

18 September 2015 0 comments

Bristol v Nottingham Bristol: Wallace; Varndell, Tovey, Mosses, Amesbury; Henson, Cliff; O’Connell, Jones (Capt.), Hall; Glynn, Sorenson; Koster, Robinson, Eadie. Replacements: McMillan, Genge, Ford-Robinson, Townson, […]

Watson all set for his giant-sized challenge

15 September 2015 0 comments

Winger believes England can slay the giant and power on to great things at RWC.

Jonathan Thomas statement

15 September 2015 0 comments

After announcing his retirement from rugby, Wales international Jonathan Thomas has released the following statement: “It’s with real sadness I have to announce my retirement […]

Bristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster all win on the road

14 September 2015 0 comments

Bristol put their surprise opening defeat to Bedford behind them with a convincing bonus-point 36-22 win at promotion rivals London Welsh yesterday. Charlie Amesbury, Tom […]

Championship round 2 teams

10 September 2015 0 comments

Bedford v Moseley Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Sam Blanchet; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Tom Williams, Charlie Clare, James Currie; […]

20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker

9 September 2015 0 comments

Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a professional rugby player, have […]

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales

3 September 2015 0 comments

Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on Saturday. Warburton is part […]

Worcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan

3 September 2015 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17 seasons and 268 appearances […]

Steve Meehan tips English clubs to challenge French giants

29 August 2015 0 comments

Toulon‘s new backs coach Steve Meehan believes the financial disparity between English and French clubs is closing and sees no reason why a Premiership side […]

Young Gun: Adam Jamieson – Cornish Pirates prop

21 August 2015 0 comments

Adam Jamieson spent most of last season out injured but the young tighthead has worked hard to regain full fitness this summer and he can’t […]

Room 101: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol fly-half

20 August 2015 0 comments

1. Slow golfers I had a round of golf the other day at the Celtic Manor Resort which is an amazing course. However, my round […]

Ryan Jones’ open letter after being forced to retire

20 August 2015 1 comment

“Regrettably, I have to announce my retirement as a professional rugby player with immediate effect. “The old cliché of making the decision with a heavy […]

Outsiders Fiji will take a big scalp warns Bob Dwyer

18 August 2015 0 comments

1991 winning coach adamant Fiji will be England or Wales at World Cup.

Peter Jackson’s column: TV drops Gareth Edwards… unlike Lions and Wales

14 August 2015 1 comment

Wales never went anywhere without him and neither did the Lions. Just as the unbeatable Joe Calzaghe never lost a world title fight in eleven […]

Ambitious London Welsh demand clarity on promotion plan

14 August 2015 2 comments

London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips has called for clarity over promotion arrangements before the new Championship campaign kicks-off on September 5. With Premiership proposals […]

Lions trio dumped by Wales

13 August 2015 0 comments

James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard will not play in the World Cup after being cut by Warren Gatland today. The British & Irish […]

Dream Team: Darren Barry – Worcester and former Cornish Pirates & Bristol lock

10 August 2015 0 comments

1. Mako Vunipola – A big, strong and physical prop who has the skills of a back. He’s very humble and works very hard. We […]

Flyer Josh Drauniniu on crusade to shake off Dean Ryan rejection

16 July 2015 0 comments

After a season to forget with Worcester Josh Drauniniu returns to London Welsh with one goal, to play rugby again. The winger, 29, spent the […]

My life in Rugby: Ben Skirving – former Bristol, Saracens, Bath and England lock

7 July 2015 0 comments

If I was asked to pick a standout moment in my rugby career I’d be hard pushed to name just one, the 13 years I’ve […]

Exeter Preparations for 2015-16 Season Pleases Baxter

6 July 2015 1 comment

Exeter City players appear to be determined about improving on last season’s fifth place finish. They have been hitting the training ground even before pre-season […]

Peter Jackson’s column: Accept it, Gatland’s Law is now a nonsense

2 July 2015 1 comment

Like Mo Farah’s front doorbell when the drug testers came calling, Warren Gatland‘s eponymous law has much to answer for. As another Welsh Lion prepares […]

Play-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon

2 July 2015 1 comment

Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.

Nick Cain casts an expert eye over last week’s European Champions Cup draw

25 June 2015 1 comment

The recruitment rosters of the Premiership and Pro12 teams make them look like a pop-gun parade compared to the heavy artillery that their Top 14 […]

England unchanged for World Rugby U20s Championships final

19 June 2015 1 comment

England have named an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20s Championships final against New Zealand in Italy. Following Monday’s 28-20 semi-final win over South […]

Dream Team: Mark Lilley – London Scottish and former Bath and Bristol loosehead

15 June 2015 0 comments

1. Nathan Catt – Best prank caller I’ve ever worked with and a very good friend. Moved from back-row to prop at 16 which is […]

Nick Cain discusses the political dangers which are threatening Championship clubs

11 June 2015 1 comment

Chris Pennell’s superb two-try contribution to the thrilling 30-30 draw in the second-leg of the Championship final at Sixways on the last Wednesday in May, […]

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