All posts tagged "Bristol"
-
Features
/ 4 weeks agoPaul Rees: Old school know-how still proving hard to beat
Paul Rees looks at the growing number of players in their 30s who are still involved at the top level.
-
Features
/ 4 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Rob Lewis – Promotion with London Welsh was ‘special’
Rob Lewis, the former London Welsh, Cardiff Blues and Birmingham Moseley scrum-half, who is now Luctonians director of rugby, reflects on...
-
Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoIt’s hard to make friends up north
THE seasons come and go in what used to be the Premiership now called The Prem, an abbreviation which can be...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoUgo Monye: England should give Leicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan another chance
Ugo Monye believes Adam Radwan deserves another England opportunity but admits Steve Borthwick faces a major selection headache with wingers coming...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoRevealed: What Prem directors of rugby really think about the 2026-27 season ahead
Paul Rees reports on a Prem survey which asks what the top men at all 10 clubs think the 2026-27 season...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSale Sharks’ Alex Lozowski ‘bewildered’ by Saracens treatment
Alex Lozowski admits he was left “bewildered” by the end of his Saracens career and is determined to keep his emotions...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBristol Bears 41-26 Northampton Saints: Louis Rees-Zammit lights the fireworks for Pat Lam’s side
Bristol Bears produced a devastating second-half display to beat Northampton Saints 41-26, with Louis Rees-Zammit scoring twice as the hosts pulled...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoDowson: We didn’t execute properly
NORTHAMPTON boss Phil Dowson denied his side were jinxed by Ashton Gate but admitted they were beaten by the better side....
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoGloucester 48-0 Harlequins: Cherry & Whites go to the top as they thrash Quins
Gloucester maintained their perfect start with an eight-try demolition of Harlequins, who suffered their heaviest league defeat in 26 years.
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens vs Sale Sharks: Joe Shaw insists Rotimi Segun can knock on the England door
Saracens winger Rotimi Segun is determined to force his way into England contention as he prepares to face Sale Sharks at...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens vs Sale Sharks: Nick Isiekwe to start at blindside after red card rescinded
Nick Isiekwe is in the Saracens starting line-up against Sale Sharks after having his red card rescinded, while Alex Sanderson wants...
-
Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Alex Grove – My pride and privilege in playing for Scotland
Alex Grove, the former Scotland, Worcester Warriors, Edinburgh, Birmingham Moseley and Coventry centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBristol Bears’ revenge mission complete as Pat Lam’s side hammer Northampton Saints
Pat Lam and Louis Rees-Zammit reflect on Bristol Bears’ painful 94-33 defeat by Northampton Saints last season that fuelled their 41-26...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoNew date for Bath
BATH’S Boxing Day Prem fixture with Leicester Tigers has been moved to Sunday, December 27. The game – in round eight...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoBoatman leads the way for Saracens
PWR CUP nBy BEN JAYCOCK FORMER GB Sevens flier Ellie Boatman scored twice on debut as Pool A pacesetters Saracens ran...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoWales and Exeter Chiefs star Kane James hungry for more after breakthrough Prem season
Kane James is determined to build on a breakthrough campaign that saw him become a Welsh international and help Exeter Chiefs...
-
Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSale Sharks 24-34 Bristol Bears: Pat Lam’s side make it a hard road back for Courtney Lawes
Bristol Bears made an early statement in the Prem as Louis Rees-Zammit and Harry Randall both scored twice in a bonus-point...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoBristol’s double blow
NEW Bristol signing Ethan Staddon and back Noah Heward have both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries and face long spells on...
-
Miscellaneous
/ 1 month agoFixture clash that should be avoided
THE experts who compile the Premiership fixture list have done their worst again. On three weekends in the coming season, they...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoLam full of praise for world class LRZ
PAT LAM hailed “worldclass” Louis Rees-Zammit after his deadly double helped put Sale to the sword. Wales star Rees-Zammit can play...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoNorthampton Saints 59-26 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tommy Freeman and James Pater star for Saints
Northampton Saints began their title defence with a nine-try demolition of Newcastle Red Bulls as Tommy Freeman and James Pater both...
-
Columnists
/ 1 month agoNick Cain: Afolabi Fasogbon’s England omission a puzzle
Nick Cain questions Afolabi Fasogbon’s England omission, believing the Gloucester tighthead has shown the physical maturity and resilience to compete at...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: Old dogs with bite find room in my Prem XV to watch
Brendan Gallagher picks the 15 players he’ll be keeping a particularly close eye on in the Prem this season, from old...
-
Columnists
/ 1 month agoPeter Jackson: Jessica Watkins swaps rugby for a mission to the stars
Peter Jackson charts Jessica Watkins’ extraordinary journey from USA rugby international to NASA astronaut as she prepares to take command of...
-
Latest News
/ 1 month agoDevelopment event for community clubs
CLIFTON were among seven community clubs represented at a Rugby Development Day which attracted 200 Year 6 pupils to Clifton College....
-
Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem preview: Leicester Tigers – Aaron Wainwright sure to give Geoff Parling’s side a cutting edge
Leicester Tigers will look to challenge for the play-offs again after last season’s semi-final defeat, with Aaron Wainwright and Mako Vunipola...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem preview: Saracens – Brendan Venter plans to make the most of George Martin’s power
Brendan Venter returns to the Saracens hot seat as director of rugby, with George Martin, Alfie Barbeary and Tomos Williams among...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Features
/ 2 months agoYOUNG GUNS
ZARAGREEN HARLEQUINS PROP HARLEQUINS prop Zara Green is accustomed to putting in long shifts – with the youngster balancing life in...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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
-
International Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Club Rugby
/ 2 months 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...
-
Letters
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
-
Latest News
/ 2 months 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...
Autumn Internationals
Wales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Autumn Internationals
England captain Maro Itoje urges his side to win back the fans ahead of Australia clash
Autumn Internationals
Steve Borthwick: I know vast majority of my England selections for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The best betting sites
