All posts tagged "Bristol"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoSale Sharks’ Joe Marchant eyes up England return ahead of 2027 World Cup
Joe Marchant is determined to force his way back into Steve Borthwick’s England plans after returning to the Prem with Sale...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoSaracens take command to overrun Tigers
By BEN JAYCOCK LAST season’s double winners Saracens made a devastating opening statement of intent in the PWR Cup with a...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Bath – Johann van Graan will be looking to sharpen attack
Bath will look to sharpen their attack after last season’s semi-final disappointments, with Johann van Graan’s side aiming to rediscover the...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Bristol Bears – Louis Rees-Zammit can put the zip back into Pat Lam’s side
Bristol Bears need greater consistency to turn their strong attacking game into a top-four challenge, with Louis Rees-Zammit and Pat Lam...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Exeter Chiefs – Rob Baxter is happy to put his faith in young guns
Exeter Chiefs head into the new Prem season looking to build on last term’s remarkable run to the final, with Rob...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Harlequins – Jason Gilmore’s sense of adventure will face tough test
Harlequins head into the new Prem campaign with Jason Gilmore looking to add structure to their adventurous style after a difficult...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoWainwright sure to give Tigers a cutting edge
LEICESTER Welsh fire: Aaron Wainwright is now at Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images The Tigers looked set for a second successive play-off...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Newcastle Red Bulls – Hoskins Sotutu the right man to get the juices flowing
Newcastle Red Bulls head into their first full season under Red Bull with a major rebuild and Hoskins Sotutu among the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoPrem preview: Sale Sharks – Alex Sanderson will want Courtney Lawes to set the standard
Sale Sharks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign, with Courtney Lawes and a host of experienced recruits tasked...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoSouth Bristol Girls get a permanent home
OLD Redcliffians have given South Bristol Girls a permanent home at Scotland Lane as the club expands its minis and juniors...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 days agoZac Hamid targeting National Two West push with Clifton
Zac Hamid is determined to help Clifton push towards the top of National Two West after a flying start to their...
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Features
/ 5 days agoYOUNG GUNS
ZARAGREEN HARLEQUINS PROP HARLEQUINS prop Zara Green is accustomed to putting in long shifts – with the youngster balancing life in...
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Latest News
/ 5 days agoHow to make sure poachers act legally
Snatch: The first arriving player eyeing up a steal Opportunity: The poacher is clearly in a good position to challenge for...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Exeter Chiefs: Title odds, key players and stats
Exeter Chiefs head into the 2026-27 Prem season as 9/1 fifth favourites after reaching last season’s final, with Rob Baxter’s side...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoChamp 2026-27 preview: Trailfinders beef up for their bid to reclaim the title
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to next week’s Champ kick-off as Ealing Trailfinders try to make up for last season’s anguish
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLee Blackett: England must learn to start as they finish ahead of World Cup
England attack coach Lee Blackett wants Steve Borthwick’s side to show the form they have produced at the end of recent...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoInjury-hit Tom Curry is hungry for action with Sale Sharks next season
Tom Curry is determined to play his part in Sale Sharks’ fightback after an injury-hit season restricted him to just nine...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLouis Rees-Zammit: I’ll show my best this season on the wing for Bristol Bears
Louis Rees-Zammit is relishing a return to the wing as he looks to rediscover his best form and fire Bristol Bears...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoLoan player regs threaten to distort Nat One outcome
I WAS disappointed not to find any reference to RFU regulation 14 in Ben Jay-cock’s otherwise detailed analysis in The Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLam: Our first-half performance was about four out of 10
Woodburn opened the finished in the corner to now, what are we going to held up really well.” BRISTOL director of...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoExeter Chiefs 45-21 Bristol Bears: Olly Woodburn leads way with rapid hat-trick
Olly Woodburn rolled back the years with a first-half hat-trick as Exeter launched their Prem Cup campaign with a comfortable victory...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester set-piece leaves Sharks reeling
ON paper, Gloucester looked set for a comfortable victory and that proved to be the case as an under-strength Sale pack...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoDeacon pleased by pack progress
GLOUCESTER‘S new forwards coach Brett Deacon believes his side are going in the right direction. He said: “We were better than...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 24-36 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers left in traps by rampant Red Bulls
Werner Kok crossed for one of the tries as Red Bulls caused chaos at Welford Road, and dealt a painful blow...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoTitterrell excited with his 50-man U20 squad
■By BEN JAYCOCK Experienced head: Gloucester centre Will Knight ENGLAND U20 head coach Andy Titterrell has named an expanded 50-man Elite...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoCalling for A-team to help stir the blood
WATCHING from the terracing beneath the old stand at the Memorial Ground, your columnist had a perfect view of the incident....
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Woolstencroft – Surreal first season with Saracens was my favourite
Tom Woolstencroft, the former England U20s, London Irish, Saracens, Wasps, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing Trailfinders hooker, reflects on his life in...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoRuck cleaners must have a clear mission
Olivier Klemenczak is needed to protect the ball from the Leinster poachers Ireland just about secure ruck ball. However, it is...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Leicester Tigers: Title odds, key players and squad changes
Leicester Tigers head into the new Premiership season as 7/1 contenders after finishing fourth last term, with Geoff Parling’s side boasting...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Bristol Bears: Title odds, key players and squad changes
Bristol Bears head into the new Premiership season as 17/1 outsiders after finishing sixth last term, but their fearless attacking style...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoNick Cain: RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul
Nick Cain argues the RFU Board must act now to restore trust in the game, overhaul its governance and address the...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoRugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Prem
West Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem.
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoBristol Prop Max Lahiff re-elected to RPA role
Bristol prop Max Lahiff has been re-elected as chair of the RPA’s Men’s Rugby Board, with Bath captain Ben Spencer appointed...
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/ 3 weeks agoThacker’s injury mars Bristol’s winning start
■By ROGER PANTING BEARS’ star hooker Harry Thacker was stretchered off in the 52nd minute but his impressive performance, including a...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoYoung centres impress coach
GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skiving-ton was disappointed with certain areas of his side’s game. He said: “They scored at least...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoPeter Jackson: One-club Alex Waller set the bar high at Northampton Saints
Peter Jackson looks at the dying breed of one-club players and explains why Northampton Saints legend Alex Waller now stands alone...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoDan Cottrell: Look for cues, see it early, arrive ready
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how players can read the cues, arrive quickly and stay strong to win...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoPrem review: Phil Dowson’s found a winning formula at Northampton Saints that money can’t buy
Paul Rees finishes his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Northampton Saints.
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoBristol bring in Wells on short deal
BRISTOL Bears have signed former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a short-term deal. The 32-year-old, who can operate across the...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoRed Roses glory leads to mass Premiership Women’s Rugby boom
The PWR enjoyed significant growth last season, with Genevieve Shore hailing rising attendances, record digital engagement and efforts to put fans...
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Features
/ 4 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Matt Garvey – It’s bittersweet watching Bath win big prizes now
Matt Garvey, the former London Irish, Bath, Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and England Saxons second row, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 weeks agoAll Stars XV: Bedford Blues – Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style
Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest-ever Bedford Blues XV, featuring club legends such as Budge Rogers, Mike Rayer, James Pritchard and Martin...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoNational League One preview: Battle for promotion should go to the wire
Plymouth Albion lead a host of promotion hopefuls into a new National League One campaign, with relegated London Scottish and Cambridge...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoNational Two East preview: New-look Oundle in a drive for success
Oundle have strengthened significantly after last season’s near miss, but a reshaped National Two East promises plenty of competition for promotion.
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Feature
/ 4 weeks agoDan Cottrell: Five ways to win the race to the gain line
Dan Cottrell continues his coaching series by examining how teams can win the race to the gain line through better passing,...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPrem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoDavid “Jacko” Jackson clocks up 4,000kms for charity… so far!
David “Jacko” Jackson has set a new world record after completing 81 consecutive ultramarathons, but the former Nottingham Rugby star still...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoWarriors sign up Cripps
WORCESTER Warriors have signed former England U20 back rower Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears ahead of their Champ Rugby title defence....
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/ 1 month agoDREAMTEAM
TOM WOOLSTENCROFT, THE FORMER SARACENS, BATH, ROSSLYN PARK, WASPS, LONDON IRISH AND ENGLAND U20 HOOKER, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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