All posts tagged "Bristol"
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoBristol’s revenge mission
■ By BEN JAYCOCK BRISTOL Bears produced an outstanding attacking display at Big Game 17 last night to hammer Harlequins 40-14...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoLilli: Lighting’s vibe makes all the difference
■ By AMELIE CLAYDON RED Roses star Lilli Ives Campion feels Loughborough Lightning’s connection away from the pitch has been crucial...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoBaby Rhino runs riot as Bears rule at HQ
■By GARY FITZGERALD Harlequins ........................14pts Tries: Isgro 60, Smith 73 Conversions: Smith 61, 73 Bristol Bears ................... 40pts Tries: Ravouvou 9,...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 hours agoTime to restore some meaning in Europe
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED THE ability to fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people...
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Peter Jackson
/ 3 hours agoBest in Wales setting up home in England
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW WHEN Wales beat England 1-0 at The Racecourse during the final year of...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 hours agoKildunne steals show with a gem
■ By THOMAS SCOTT Harlequins .............38 Bristol Bears ......... 12 HARLEQUINS Women produced an inspired showing to secure a comprehensive victory...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 hours agoLoughborough banking on new-look front row
PREVIEW Loughborough Lightning v Trailfinders ■ By HOLLY DAISY Today. 2pm. Franklin’s Gardens LOUGHBOROUGH welcome Trailfinders to Franklin’s Gardens with both...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoChampions Cup must return to its elite status
ANALYSIS » PAUL REES SEES TOO MANY MISMATCHES IN LAST WEEKEND’S EUROPEAN GAMES ... WHILE PROBLEMS MOUNT FOR MEN IN RED...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoQuarters set as NSB aim for fifth title in five
SCHOOLS REPORT ■By JOSEPH TERRY THE quarter-final draw of the U15 Schools Cup is confirmed with the defending champions Northampton School...
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Features
/ 3 hours agoRunning out with my brother was special
MY LIFEIN RUGBY BEN ATKINS THE FORMER LONDON IRISH HOOKER/BACK ROW WHO NOW PLAYS FOR RAMS IN NATIONAL LEAGUE ONE I...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoMoroni back in harness with Bristol
NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL have re-signed Argentina back Matias Moroni on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 34-year-old,...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoForthcoming fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY DECEMBER 21 NATIONAL LEAGUES The Prem Newcastle Red...
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Latest News
/ 3 hours agoI’d be happy to stay at Ampthill for ever – Gear
By BEN JAYCOCK AMPTHILL lock Aaron Gear says this season has marked a major step forward in his rugby journey after...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoSanti Carreras: I’ll play where I’m needed for Bath
Santi Carreras has settled in quickly at Bath even though he is not guaranteed a place or a position in the...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoDREAM TEAM
LEWIS GJALTEMA, THE FORMER HARLEQUINS AND BLUES SCRUM-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR TONBRIDGE JUDDIANS, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoClermont 14-35 Sale Sharks: Alex Sanderson’s side turn on the power to topple European giants
Alex Sanderson saw his Sale Sharks dismantle European giants Clermont in their own backyard and kick-start their latest European crusade in...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: Happier hunting ground for Prem clubs in Europe
The opening round of the European Cup was notable for far fewer complaints by Prem clubs that they are always on...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoBristol Bears vs Pau: Pat Lam says victory would be huge for his side
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has named a strong team for today’s clash against French high-flyers Pau, saying a...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 1 week agoPREVIEW Bristol Bears v Loughborough L
Today. 3pm. Shaftesbury Park EARLY season strugglers Bristol welcome Loughborough Lightning to Shaftesbury Park today with both sides keen to assert...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 week agoPaul Rees: Lawrence Dallaglio’s reasons to cheer for Prem clubs in Europe
Paul Rees talks to England’s World Cup winner about the Champions Cup – and Steve Borthwick’s selection choices
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoBen’s backing Chester boys to beat any travel sickness
■ By CHRIS COLLYER Try machine: Ben Ivory scoring for Chester NATIONAL Two West newcomers Chester are bedding into their new...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoExeter finish the season unbeaten
SCHOOLS REPORT ■ By JOSEPH TERRY EXETER sealed an undefeated ACE League campaign beating SGS in a promotion final 33-31. The...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoNorthampton Saints full-back George Furbank fighting fit on his new fish diet
George Furbank has put the frustrations of the last year behind him as he looks to regain his place in the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHow Scotland put a lock on New Zealand-born utility back Tom Jordan
Tom Jordan came to the UK as a 21-year-old for the experience and ended up staying after the pandemic struck.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTwo-match ban for Saints flyer Todaro
NORTHAMPTON wing Edoardo Todaro has been suspended for two games following his red card against Bristol last Saturday. The 19-year-old Italy...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoNick Cain: Recruiting Benhard Janse van Rensburg sends out the wrong message
The decision by the RFU to petition World Rugby for Bristol’s South African-born-and-bred centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to be granted...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoLa Rochelle 39-20 Leicester Tigers: Fearless Tiger cubs go down fighting
Leicester Tigers were more cubs than tigers with youth given its head, but they pushed the former champions La Rochelle hard...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoPau v Northampton Saints: Phil Dowson’s side ready for rumble with French high-flyers
Last season’s finalists Northampton Saints begin their campaign with a daunting trip to high-flying Section Paloise today and Phil Dowson is...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 weeks agoScarlets 16-17 Bristol Bears: Pat Lam’s men hold firm for gritty opening win
Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears slugged out a narrow victory across the border against Scarlets to get their latest European campaign up...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoAllen stars as Chiefs turn screw on Bears
■By BLUEBELL NICHOLLS Exeter Chiefs ...........41 Bristol Bears ............10 A CLINICAL Exeter exposed all the weaknesses in an unsure Bristol Bears...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHornets nest on super-rare Sheppard to fly their wings
■By CHRIS COLLYER Lethal weapon: Hornets flyer Josh Sheppard HORNETS wing Josh Sheppard is relishing the best form of his young...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoYOUNG GUNS
JAMES SHORT WORCESTER WARRIORS CENTRE James Short feels Worcester’s rise from the ashes has given him the perfect platform to relaunch...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, December 7, 2025 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLizzie Hanlon aims to make her family smile at Harlequins
Harlequins prop Lizzie Hanlon says returning to the club her family supported when she was growing up has allowed her to...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoGloucester chief George Skivington calls for Prem ‘transfer’ window
George Skivington would welcome a recruitment window in rugby similar to the one used in football, as directors of rugby gear...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoCallum Chick is happy with his new view from the top at Northampton Saints
Callum Chick is enjoying life at the top with Northampton Saints after spending most of the decade down in the basement.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoEngland head coach Steve Borthwick gets green light for Benhard Janse van Rensburg
Bristol Bears centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become eligible for England from next November after World Rugby confirmed his brief...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBristol Bears 46-12 Northampton Saints: Bears run riot to end Saints unbeaten start
Ashton Gate again proved a graveyard for Northampton Saints as their unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoWe took a hiding admits Dowson
SAINTS director of rugby Phil Dowson was at a loss to understand his side’s performance. “We didn’t get the mindset right...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoGloucester 26-15 Harlequins: Resurgent Cherry and Whites claim first Prem win
Gloucester had to dig, and kick, deep to break their Premiership duck and the rampaging Ollie Thorley fittingly scored the decisive...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoSaracens vs Bath: England ace Elliot Daly relishing his return to Sarries colours
Saracens’ Elliot Daly is excited to run out at StoneX once again having made his return to action in England’s win...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Springboks are setting the standard
Paul Rees reflects on the Autumn Tests and what the implications might be for the Champions Cup and beyond.
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoHope’s late try secures Chiefs share of the spoils
■By COLIN DUFFY Sale Sharks .....26pts Tries: Lloyd 5, Campbell 22, Pyrs 41, Talling 48 Conversions: Aitchison 6, 42, 49 Exeter...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoBlack Ferns star Demant starts as Bears chase an upset
■By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 12.30pm, Ashton Gate REIGNING champions Gloucester-Hartpury make the short trip down the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRandall and Lane aim to return by Christmas
NEWS EXTRA BRISTOL hope to have England scrum-half Harry Randall and full-back Rich Lane back from injury over the Christmas period....
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRicky Pellow proud of what he’s achieved at Exeter Chiefs
Ricky Pellow says the moment is right to chase a new challenge beyond Exeter Chiefs, ending a remarkable 16-year spell at...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoExeter Chiefs 22-17 Bristol Bears: Chiefs give Ricky Pellow a display to remember
Ricky Pellow signed off from his Exeter Chiefs coaching career on a high, his players delivering a gritty cup victory over...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoSaracens 43-0 Newcastle Red Bulls: Sarries power too much for Red Bulls
Ivan van Zyl made a successful try-scoring return from injury against Newcastle Red Bulls to help Saracens run rampant at StoneX...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoDREAM TEAM
SAM BEDLOW, THE SALE SHARKS AND FORMER PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS, FYLDE AND BRISTOL BEARS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoPeter Jackson: And finally, George Ford puts his nemesis to the sword
During a rare moment of solitude since last weekend, George Ford might have found his mind drifting back to an ancient...











