All posts tagged "Bristol"
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/ 2 years agoGreat Britain sevens star Kayleigh Powell signs for Harlequins
Harlequins have swooped to sign another of Great Britain’s sevens players in Welsh international Kayleigh Powell.
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/ 2 years agoHaydn Thomas urges England U20s to push on to the next level
As the anticipation of the new season builds, Haydn Thomas has praised the England Under-20s squad for their impressive talent and...
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/ 2 years agoBristol Bears sign Argentina U20 star Benjamin Elizalde
One of the stars of the U20 World Championship, Argentinian full-back Benjamin Elizalde, has joined Premiership side Bristol Bears.
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/ 2 years agoDan Thomas signs for Cardiff with the help of former teammates
Dan Thomas has revealed the significant part his former teammates, including England star Ellis Genge, played in his recent move to...
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/ 2 years agoCardiff sign another scrum-half in Johan Mulder
Cardiff have announced the signing of 24-year-old South African scrum-half Johan Mulder from fellow United Rugby Championship side the Lions.
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/ 2 years agoSouth American quintet who could sparkle in Europe
BRISTOL made headlines this week with the signing of Argentina U20 full-back Benjamin Elizalde, below, ahead of the new season. Elizalde...
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/ 2 years agoMcCall out to build new dynasty at Saracens
PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES FACING EX-CHAMPIONS AS THEY PREPARE FOR LIFE WITHOUT YOU-KNOW-WHO LAST season marked the end of...
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/ 2 years agoFijian speedster leading the way
Ben Jaycock reports on the comings and goings in England’s second tier ahead of the new season which kicks off next...
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/ 2 years agoBristol Bears defend hosting Premiership game in Cardiff
Bristol Bears COO Tom Tainton insists rugby must continue to “take calculated risks” to widen its appeal and draw in new...
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/ 2 years agoCrompton excited to sign for Harlequins
By SAM JACKSON HARLEQUINS have signed Great Britain Sevens winger Grace Crompton from Bristol Bears. The 22-year-old — who was previously...
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/ 2 years agoSaints kick off season with a Bath rematch
THE opening night of the new Premiership campaign in September will reflect the highs and low of last season which was...
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/ 2 years agoPremiership fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs ROUND 1 Friday Sep 20 Bath v Northampton (7.45pm)...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoBuild the future on front row brilliance
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK THE England U20 scrum is the best in the world, and in winning...
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/ 2 years agoDREAMTEAM
MAX BODILLY, THE EALING TRAILFINDERS AND FORMER EXETER CHIEFS AND CORNISH PIRATES CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH......
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoDay when the Real McCoys stood up
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED THE governing bodies of the union game are not renowned for their speed off the mark –...
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/ 2 years agoThe Bears blueprint: Go and play without fear
PAUL REES ON HOW BRISTOL HEAD COACH PAT LAM PLANS TO GUIDE THE WEST COUNTRY OUTFIT BACK TO THE TOP Class...
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/ 2 years agoStaying up’s going to be a challenge
Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to Devonport Services head coach Ben Russell, below, as they prepare for life in National Two West...
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/ 2 years agoBlackheath opt for Fijian power
Ben Jaycock talks to Blackheath head coach James Shanahan about his star signings for the forthcoming season BLACKHEATH have secured the...
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/ 2 years ago14 poised to hit the ground running
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN One to watch: Owen Farrell is the next in a long line of big-name internationals who have...
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/ 2 years agoU18s will be inspired by the U20s, says Pendlebury
HEAD coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 26-player squad for the U18 Inter national Series. Patrick Hogg of Newcastle academy and...
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/ 2 years agoNorthampton start new Premiership season with clash against Bath
Bristol to host Bath in first Premiership game at Principality Stadium. Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton will kick off the new domestic...
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/ 2 years agoPontypool swoop to recruit Allen
■By ROB COLE THERE has been plenty of movement in the transfer market in Welsh rugby as the new Top 10...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoBuilding for a brighter future
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHAT WENT RIGHTAND WHAT WENT WRONGFOR THE TOURING HOME NATIONS After Wales had lost the second Test,...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoFlamboyant Harlequins add steel to their spine
HARLEQUINS are following the path trodden by Northampton a year ago, one that took the Saints to Twickenham and the title...
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/ 2 years agoProtesters who lit the flame under apartheid
Brendan Gallagher looks back on the 1969/70 Springbok tour to England and the huge opposition it generated SPORT’s important role in...
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/ 2 years agoOverseas stars join top teams
Ben Jaycock reports on the increasing popularity of the Women’s Prem as 30 imports sign for the top sides in England...
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/ 2 years agoBristol heading to Cardiff for one home fixture
BRISTOL Bears will play a home Premiership fixture at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium next season. The match on May 10 will be...
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/ 2 years agoRivals prepare for warm-up matches
By SAM JACKSON FIXTURES for the innovative PWR Up Series have been confirmed ahead of its debut this September. Three weekends...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoAussies made to fight all the way
By Roger Panting Australia........................... 36pts Tries: Daugunu 7, 67; Gordon 25, Alaalatoa 54 Conversions: Lolesio 8, 26 Penalties: Lolesio 15, 31,...
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/ 2 years agoBath face La Rochelle in Champions Cup opener
That winning feeling: Toulouse lifting the Champions Cup PICTURE: Alamy THE 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup gets started with a bang, as...
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/ 2 years agoExpect the Chiefs Mk2 to be real contenders
PAUL REES LOOKS AT WHY EXETER’S DOR HAS PUT PLAYER RETENTION AHEAD OF RECRUITMENT AT SANDY PARK The most eye-catching result...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoTowering talent who took Bath to the top
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Jack Rowell’s contribution to Bath rugby was immeasurable from the beginning when he arrived...
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/ 2 years agoMarsden replaces Walder
BRISTOL have promoted Sean Marsden to backs and attack skills coach. He replaces senior backs and attack skills coach Dave Walder,...
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/ 2 years agoBig guns in danger of just looking after No.1
ANALYSIS PAUL REES WONDERS HOW THE SPORT CAN KEEP PAYING FOR ITSELF IN HARD TIMES....WHILE UNIONS BUILD FOR THE FUTURE When...
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/ 2 years agoJack’s philosophy? Win today, win tomorrow…
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Of all the enduring memories from Jack Rowell’s tumultuous time in charge of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoScratch XV that downed Boks
Brendan Gallagher was at Sixways when a National League One team caused a big upset - here he looks back to the...
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/ 2 years agoTHE VICTORIOUS TEAM
15 Ben Hinshelwood (Bedford): Rangy utility back with plenty of gas. Ben is the Australian-born son of former Scotland and Lions...
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/ 2 years agoVakatawa to leave Bristol
FRANCE centre Virimi Vakatawa will leave Bristol this summer following the end of his contract. The 32-year-old signed on a one-year...
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/ 2 years agoDREAM TEAM
HARRY SLOAN, THE AGEN AND FORMER HARLEQUINS, LONDON SCOTTISH, EALING AND SARACENS CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoWhistler’s authority must be protected
CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED In the middle: Sara Cox took charge of the Women’s Premiership final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol last...
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/ 2 years agoGloucesterer are facing a defining season
PAUL REES LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR COACH GEORGE SKIVINGTON AND CEO ALEX BROWN AT KINGSHOLM Gloucester marked their 150th...
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/ 2 years agoI’m thrilled to see Bath enjoying its success
MY LIFE IN RUGBY GJ VAN VELZE THE FORMER BULLS, NORTHAMPTON, WORCESTER AND BATH BACK ROW/LOCK My journey with rugby began...
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/ 2 years agoHunt and George lead the way in a team packed with talent
Ben Jaycock talked to our reporters to select The Rugby Paper’s Women’s Premiership Team of the Season 2023-24 Premiership Women’s Rugby...
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/ 2 years agoGolden oldies who had speed to burn
Rob Cole looks back at rugby players like Ken Jones and Jack Gregory who enjoyed success at the Olympic Games... It's...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoStylish Smith passes audition at No 10
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Japan Japan.................................. 17pts Tries: Nezuka 66, Tua 69 Conversions: Matsuda 67, 70 Penalties: Seungsin-Lee 2 England ................................
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/ 2 years agoSing is on song for a double triumph
■By MARK STEVENS Gloucester-Hartpury.... 36pts Bristol Bears ................... 24pts Tries: Hunt 25, Hendy 54, Sing 58, Venner 62, Jones 68 Conversions:...
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/ 2 years agoThis will be tricky to take – Ward
BRISTOL Bears head coach Dave Ward refused to be too downbeat despite seeing his side’s slip to defeat in their first-ever...
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/ 2 years agoI was offered a NFL trial but it was too big a risk
MY LIFEIN RUGBY IAN DAVEY THE FORMER BATH, BEDFORD, EL SALVADOR AND PERTEMPS BEES WINGER WHEN I was 16, in my...
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/ 2 years agoWoodman back to fire up Wales
U20S WORLD CUP POOL A WALES By BEN JAYCOCK Wales are thankful they can call upon the services of captain Ryan...
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/ 2 years agoEngland’s hopes are high after Six Nations
U20S WORLD CUP POOL C ENGLAND By BEN JAYCOCK Six Nations winners England go into the tournament as one of the...
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