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Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Bears in savage mood on home soil

By JESSICA TOLKIEN Bristol.......................59 Worcester............... 10 Bristol Bears ran in nine tries to secure a bonus-point win against Worcester at home....

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Bedlow looks set to be heading home

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks are on the verge of persuading Sam Bedlow to return to his native...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Radradra agrees to Lyon switch

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Fijian Olympic gold medalist Semi Radradra, above, has agreed to join Lyon on a two-year...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Bears just pipped by local rivals

By JESSICA TOLKIEN Bristol Bears ......... 17 Gloucester-H ......... 19 Bristol Bears fell just short against West Country rivals Gloucester-Hartpury at...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Saracens turn up the power

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Bristol Bears............ 5 Saracens.................36 Saracens secured a dominant victory on the road, as they tamed Bristol Bears in...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Chiefs ready for another Bear fight

PREVIEW Exeter v Bristol Today. KO 2.30pm EXETER Chiefs assistant coach Steve Salvin expects an ‘immensely tough’ battle when they take...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Sims joins Quins as transfer business heats up

By BEN JAYCOCK During a busy week of transfers in the Premier 15s, Harlequins have signed loosehead prop Hannah Sims from...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Flannery: We need to get back on right track

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Harlequins v Sale Today. Kick-off 3pm, Twickenham Stoop Harlequins coach Jerry Flannery is looking for a reaction...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Irish breeze past Bath to reach final four

By NICK POWELL London Irish ....26pts Tries: Cornish 19, 43 Scragg 29, Miller 75 Conversions: Atkins 20, 30, 44 Bath .........................

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Harlequins star Brown ends career on a high

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ................ 48pts Tries: Cokayne 7, 17, 38; Konkel 23, Cleall 31, Edwards 44, Kildunne 72, Mckenzie 80...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Courageous Bears end losing run at The Stoop

Harlequins 12-15 Bristol Bears Bristol Bears produced an impressive defensive display to win a first game in eight as Harlequins missed...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Crossdale staying put

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Former England prospect Ali Crossdale could remain in France next season, with Perpignan who could take...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

Breakdown will be key against Zebre, says MacGinty

Focus: AJ MacGinty FLY-HALF AJ Mac-Ginty, who will be up against former Bear Tiff Eden at Ashton Gate when Bristol take...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Bears put name on it

By IMOGEN AINSWORTH BRISTOL Bears women have become the first team in the Premier 15s to put players’ names on the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Davies strikes twice to deny Lightning

By JESSICA TOLKIEN Bristol....................... 31 Loughborough.......26 Done it! Bristol celebrate victory Lark Davies returned to haunt her former side as Bristol...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Challenge Cup

/ 3 years ago

Crane delight as Bears put on ‘best show of the season’

By GARY FITZGERALD Perpignan.......... 5pts Tries: Shahn 40 Bristol Bears... 19pts Tries: Piutau 3, Harding 11, Jenkins 34 Conversions: MacGinty 4,...

By Gary Fitzgerald

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Tug-of-war for Bath lock

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath lock Fergus Lee-Warner is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Premiership rivals Bristol...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Bristol second row Paddy Pearce

Having endured a lengthy injury layoff, Bristol Bears second row Paddy Pearce is relishing the opportunity to be back playing rugby...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Episode 44 – The Sackings Special

In a momentous week for home nations rugby, we bring you a special episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast. Host Ollie...

By Nick Powell

Podcast

/ 3 years ago

Episode 43 with Rich Lane

As we approach the halfway point of a more than turbulent Gallagher Premiership season, Bristol Bears are yet to find their...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Exeter reach semis after high-scoring win

Exeter Chiefs………..50 Tries: Feyi-Woboso 4, Cordero 13, 17; Tuima 26, 43; Frost 62, 69 Conversions: Jenkins 4, 14, 27, 44, 63,...

By Nick Powell

Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Gloucester fly-half and full-back Josh Hathaway

Having recently been lured to Gloucester by head coach George Skivington, playmaker Josh Hathaway made his Premiership Cup debut last weekend...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Doubles for Johnes and Sing stop Bears

By JESSICA TOLKIEN Glouc-Hartpury.....36 Bristol Bears............ 5 On a dreary day, Gloucester-Hartpury secured a convincing win against Bristol Bears at the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's Premier 15's

/ 3 years ago

Champions hoping to build on fast start

By BEN JAYCOCK Preview Women’s Premier 15s Today. Kick-off 3.15pm PREMIER 15s champions Saracens will be hoping to continue their strong...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Brothers line up World Cup shot

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Dan Du Preez, below, could appear at the World Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Saints face fight to keep hold of Sleightholme

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Saints face stiff competition from Exeter and Saracens for the...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Mitchell delivers as Saints walk tall

By GARY FITZGERALD Northampton.................... 45pts Tries: Mitchell 14, 20; Sleightholme 29, Salakaia-Loto 31, Proctor 43, Grayson 70 Conversions: Smith 15, 21,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

Johnson shows his bottle to kill off Tigers

By NICK POWELL Try time: Alex Tait crossed twice for Falcons LOUIE Johnson’s late conversion earned Newcastle Falcons a first away...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Premiership Cup round-up: Falcons end long wait with dramatic late winner

Louie Johnson’s late conversion earned a first away victory in the Premiership Cup for Newcastle Falcons since February 2019 as they...

By Nick Powell

Letters

/ 3 years ago

Rob’s right – bring in a 10-team Prem

THE sad news that both Wasps and Worcester have been suspended from the Premiership is a sorry indictment of rugby union’s...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Young Gun

/ 3 years ago

Young Guns: Bristol Bears centre Joe Jenkins

Joe Jenkins made a huge impact on his professional debut last week scoring a brace for Bristol in the Premiership Cup...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Bristol and Exeter change seven each for Friday night Westcountry clash

Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs have each made seven changes to their starting teams as they both look to bounce back...

By Nick Powell

Blindside - rugby transfers

/ 3 years ago

Bristol poised to tempt Malins

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bristol Bears are set to confirm that they have agreed on a deal that will...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Newcastle too good for shambolic Bears

By NICK POWELL Newcastle ........30pts Tries: Carreras 17, 80+4; Collett 22, McGuigan 31 Conversions: Schoeman 33, 80+6 Penalties: Schoeman 64, 77...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Uren stays with Bears

RUGBY SHORTS ANDY Uren has signed a contract extension to remain with the Bristol Bears until the summer of 2026. The...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Features

/ 3 years ago

Two Jakes at Knights

RUGBY SHORTS DONCASTER Knights have bolstered their front row options by signing props Jake Armstrong and Jake Pope. Armstrong, 28, arrives...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

Argentine duo in for Falcons as they seek first win

Argentina centres Matias Moroni and Matias Orlando have both been drafted straight into Newcastle‘s starting line-up as they chase a first...

By Nick Powell

Latest News

/ 3 years ago

All change after losing starts

PREVIEW... Sale v Wasps Today, KO 2pm ■By BEN JAYCOCK AFTER both making poor starts to their Allianz Cup last weekend,...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Women's International

/ 3 years ago

Red Roses hammer Wales in final World Cup warm-up

England …………73pts Wales ………………….7pts By MARK DOCHERTY The Red Roses secured a world record 25th consecutive victory in style with a 66-point...

By Nick Powell

Premiership

/ 3 years ago

England stars pair up as props as Bristol launch their new season against Bath

The returning Ellis Genge joins Kyle Sinckler in all-England prop pair as Bristol Bears get their Premiership campaign underway against Bath...

By Nick Powell

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Bath prepare well for derby

Jersey..............17 Bath ..................38 By TOM INNES Bath tuned up for a derby date with Bristol Bears in the opening round of...

By The Rugby Paper Team

Club Rugby

/ 3 years ago

Bears leave it late to round pre-season off in style

Scarlets ............28pts Bristol ..............34pts By RICHARD PHELPS Bristol Bears rounded off their preseason campaign with another fightback victory. It was a...

By The Rugby Paper Team