Following a consequential round of derby action in the Premiership, the league continues with four more reports and a preview in The Rugby Paper this Sunday. […]
In the aftermath of an exhilarating round of derbies, where Bath narrowly triumphed over Bristol, Leicester Tigers revived their season by outplaying Northampton Saints, Saracens […]
The former Western Province, Stormers, Saracens, Bedford & Bristol back row, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Steven Kitshoff – […]
By TOM BRADSHAW Bath ……………………………….20pts Tries: Lawrence 16, Spencer 18 Conversions: Russell 17, 19 Penalties: Russell 12, 70 Bristol ……………………………19pts Tries: Bradbury 6, Lane 51, […]
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath face Bristol under the […]
Step aside Mary Berry, Bath’s longest-serving current player, who recently reached 200 appearances for the club, has swapped scrummaging for a shift in one of […]
By JON NEWCOMBE BATH defence coach JP Ferreira hopes that the playing surface at The Rec will be much improved following the completion of maintenance […]
With World Cup stars returning and almost a quarter of the season now completed, the Premiership is already entering a crucial phase. Exeter currently lead […]
Sale Sharks……. 7 Bristol Bears…50 By STEWART MCCULLOGH Manon Johnes was in supreme form for Bristol as they dismantled a resilient Sale Sharks outfit to […]
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Bath lock Elliott Stooke, below, could return to The Rec next month from […]
While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans, the second week of […]
Bristol…………………..55 Leicester………………. 3 By STEWART MCCULLOGH A Grace Crompton hat-trick inspired Bristol Bears to an emphatic victory over Leicester Tigers at Shaftesbury Park as the […]
By PAUL REES Pat Lam has re-established the French connection to the Premiership by signing powerful centre Virimi Vakatawa following a chance conversation in August. […]
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW…England v France (Today, Kick-off 6pm) England U20s have the opportunity to make amends for their dismal defeat to France at the […]
By FERGUS MAINLAND Wasps…………………..22 Bristol………………….. 41 After 38 years in the top tier of women’s rugby, Wasps bowed out with a loss to Bristol Bears. […]
James Halliwell hopes to be named in England’s U20s squad for this summer’s Junior World Cup after spending the season learning from Ellis Genge and […]
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bristol Bears could throw Jack Willis, below, an England lifeline with Premiership clubs ready to fight any plans to […]
By BETHAN CLARGO Loughborough…….22 Bristol…………………..57 A 13-try thriller at Franklin’s Gardens saw Bristol Bears power to victory against Loughborough Lightning. Grace Crompton got the ball […]
By JESSICA TOLKIEN Bristol…………………..59 Worcester…………… 10 Bristol Bears ran in nine tries to secure a bonus-point win against Worcester at home. Phoebe Murray and Lark […]
By JESSICA TOLKIEN Bristol Bears ……… 17 Gloucester-H ……… 19 Bristol Bears fell just short against West Country rivals Gloucester-Hartpury at Shaftesbury Park. The Bears […]
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Bristol Bears………… 5 Saracens……………..36 Saracens secured a dominant victory on the road, as they tamed Bristol Bears in a clinical performance at […]
PREVIEW Exeter v Bristol Today. KO 2.30pm EXETER Chiefs assistant coach Steve Salvin expects an ‘immensely tough’ battle when they take on west country neighbours […]
By BEN JAYCOCK During a busy week of transfers in the Premier 15s, Harlequins have signed loosehead prop Hannah Sims from Bristol with immediate effect. […]
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Harlequins v Sale Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Harlequins coach Jerry Flannery is looking for a reaction today following back-to-back Premiership […]