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Battling Bristol Bears suffer injury-time heartache against Clermont

19 January 2025 0 comments

By Gary Fitzgerald Clermont ……………………… 33pts Tries: Newsome 17, Raka 40, 54; Penalty 76, Ceyte 80+6 Bristol ………………………….. 26pts Conversions: Belleau 40, 55, 80+6 Tries: […]

Pat Lam puts focus on push for Premiership play-offs

19 January 2025 0 comments

Pat Lam tried to look on the bright side of his Bears’ failure to progress to the knockout stages on a day of real European […]

Stade Rochelais v Leinster: Leinster aiming to cash in on Will Skelton’s absence

12 January 2025 0 comments

Leinster and La Rochelle, the 2022 and 2023 finalists, continue their epic rivalry today with both sides unbeaten in this year’s competition.

My philosophy? Skills, skills, skills

12 January 2025 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Aaron James, below, the head coach of Bath University How and why did you get into coaching rugby? […]

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

7 January 2025 0 comments

Ilona Maher hopes she can inspire and elevate more players to superstar status in women’s rugby. Olympic sevens bronze medallist Maher announced her arrival in […]

Bumper crowd to greet Ilona Maher – Bristol vs Gloucester-Hartpury Preview

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Match Preview Bristol v Gloucester Today. 12.45pm A record-breaking crowd awaits USA superstar Ilona Maher as the American social media sensation looks […]

Sarries set for sprint finish

5 January 2025 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Preview – Loughborough v Saracens Today. 5pm A crucial victory over Bristol Bears before the Christmas break has kept Saracens in the […]

Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

3 January 2025 0 comments

Social media sensation Ilona Maher is set for her Bristol Bears debut after being named on the bench for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Ashton Gate on […]

Gloucester vs Sale Sharks – Match Preview

3 January 2025 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Gloucester will look to get back to winning ways after a disappointing defeat at Sandy Park last week. They will […]

‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief

1 January 2025 0 comments

World Rugby chief Alan Gilpin is convinced Bristol Bears TikTok sensation Ilona Maher is just what the sport needs as momentum builds towards this summer’s […]

Sale Sharks bring Bristol Bears crashing to earth

29 December 2024 0 comments

I fear Bristol’s bid for the title will be derailed by the injury to AJ MacGinty, expeially with Max Malins out for the season. Last […]

Rampant Sale Sharks leave Bristol Bears with nothing

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Roger Panting Bristol …………………………….. 0pts Sale ……………………………… 38pts Tries: Quirke 2, Roebuck 24, T Curry 49, O’Flaherty 66 Conversions: R du Preez 2, 24, […]

Pat Lam: It wasn’t a great day for us

29 December 2024 0 comments

Despite Bristol finishing scoreless for the first time in over seven years, their director of rugby Pat Lam indicated a line would soon be drawn […]

Leicester Tigers are still a work in progress, says Michael Cheika

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens Michael Cheika has never been one to shy away from a challenge – and his latest venture as head coach of Leicester […]

Tom Varndell: Pat Lam has put flair into Bristol Bears

29 December 2024 0 comments

By Mark Stevens When it comes to scoring tries in Premiership Rugby, few players have struck fear into opposition defences quite like Tom Varndell. Renowned […]

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 […]

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 Bears tear 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; […]

Rampaging Bears tear 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; […]

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: […]

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: […]

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 […]

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