All posts tagged "Bristol"
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoBristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster all win on the road
Bristol put their surprise opening defeat to Bedford behind them with a convincing bonus-point 36-22 win at promotion rivals London Welsh...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship round 2 teams
Bedford v Moseley Bedford: Steffan Jones; George Perkins, Michael Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Sam Blanchet; Jake Sharp, Jordan Burns; Tom Williams,...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Adam Kwasnicki – London Scottish hooker
Did you get a chance to switch-off this summer? Knowing when to switch off is an important part of being a...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoSam Warburton returns to lead Wales
Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoWorcester Warriors sign Donncha O’Callaghan
Worcester Warriors have today confirmed the signing of Ireland international Donncha O’Callaghan. The giant lock, 36, moves to Sixways after 17...
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Champions Cup
/ 11 years agoSteve Meehan tips English clubs to challenge French giants
Toulon’s new backs coach Steve Meehan believes the financial disparity between English and French clubs is closing and sees no reason...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: Adam Jamieson – Cornish Pirates prop
Adam Jamieson spent most of last season out injured but the young tighthead has worked hard to regain full fitness this...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Adrian Jarvis – Bristol fly-half
1. Slow golfers I had a round of golf the other day at the Celtic Manor Resort which is an amazing...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoRyan Jones’ open letter after being forced to retire
“Regrettably, I have to announce my retirement as a professional rugby player with immediate effect. “The old cliché of making the...
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Featured
/ 11 years agoOutsiders Fiji will take a big scalp warns Bob Dwyer
1991 winning coach adamant Fiji will be England or Wales at World Cup.
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: TV drops Gareth Edwards… unlike Lions and Wales
Wales never went anywhere without him and neither did the Lions. Just as the unbeatable Joe Calzaghe never lost a world...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoAmbitious London Welsh demand clarity on promotion plan
London Welsh head coach Rowland Phillips has called for clarity over promotion arrangements before the new Championship campaign kicks-off on September...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoLions trio dumped by Wales
James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard will not play in the World Cup after being cut by Warren Gatland today....
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Darren Barry – Worcester and former Cornish Pirates & Bristol lock
1. Mako Vunipola – A big, strong and physical prop who has the skills of a back. He’s very humble and...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoFlyer Josh Drauniniu on crusade to shake off Dean Ryan rejection
After a season to forget with Worcester Josh Drauniniu returns to London Welsh with one goal, to play rugby again. The...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn’s column: So, is the ‘Old Boys’ Club’ in control of rugby again?
Training camps, past managers views and the World Cup have taken the focus off the biggest decision the game faces in...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy life in Rugby: Ben Skirving – former Bristol, Saracens, Bath and England lock
If I was asked to pick a standout moment in my rugby career I’d be hard pushed to name just one,...
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Guest Blogs
/ 11 years agoExeter Preparations for 2015-16 Season Pleases Baxter
Exeter City players appear to be determined about improving on last season’s fifth place finish. They have been hitting the training...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Accept it, Gatland’s Law is now a nonsense
Like Mo Farah’s front doorbell when the drug testers came calling, Warren Gatland’s eponymous law has much to answer for. As...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlay-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon
Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain casts an expert eye over last week’s European Champions Cup draw
The recruitment rosters of the Premiership and Pro12 teams make them look like a pop-gun parade compared to the heavy artillery...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoEngland unchanged for World Rugby U20s Championships final
England have named an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20s Championships final against New Zealand in Italy. Following Monday’s 28-20...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Mark Lilley – London Scottish and former Bath and Bristol loosehead
1. Nathan Catt – Best prank caller I’ve ever worked with and a very good friend. Moved from back-row to prop...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 11 years agoJeff Probyn’s column: Stuart Lancaster’s left with more questions than answers
Well, well at last the bridesmaids have become the brides as Saracens stormed to victory last weekend in the Premiership final...
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Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain discusses the political dangers which are threatening Championship clubs
Chris Pennell’s superb two-try contribution to the thrilling 30-30 draw in the second-leg of the Championship final at Sixways on the...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoEXCLUSIVE: BT Sport set to showcase Championship rugby
By JON NEWCOMBE BT Sport are ready to add the Championship to their growing rugby portfolio. The broadcaster is said to...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Such a pity Gavin Henson never graced a World Cup
Gavin Henson’s place among the footnotes of rugby history can now be found hidden away beneath a sub-section reserved for the...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship final 2nd leg teams
Worcester v Bristol Worcester: Chris Pennell; Tom Biggs, Alex Grove, Ryan Mills, Cooper Vuna; Ryan Lamb, JB Bruzulier; Val Rapava Ruskin,...
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Room 101
/ 11 years agoRoom 101: Marco Mama – Bristol flanker
1. Being called South African I was born in Nigeria but brought up in Zimbabwe yet people seem to always mistake...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Sean Holley – Bristol head coach
The final against Worcester is finally around the corner, excited? Yes very much so. It’s great for the club but we’ve...
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Shane Williams
/ 11 years agoShane Williams’ column: World-class Matthew Morgan needs to play in Premiership
I don’t say this lightly but Matthew Morgan is one of the most naturally gifted players in the world. Yes, I...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship final 1st leg preview: “Our big-hitters must nullify Matthew Morgan” – Ryan Lamb
Defence will decide the outcome of the Championship final, according to Worcester fly-half Ryan Lamb, whose half-back battle with livewire Welsh...
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Young Gun
/ 11 years agoYoung Gun: James Cordy-Redden – Cross Keys full-back
James Cordy-Redden is about to sit his last exams at university but he could be an Olympian by next summer after...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson’s column: Poachers at work on both sides of Severn
One day long ago during a break from curing toothache at his dental practice in Newbridge, Derek Morgan found himself asked...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 11 years agoTom Varndell: I won’t quit England until I beat Mark Cueto’s record
Tom Varndell wants to end his career abroad but he will not leave English rugby until he is the most prolific...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy life in Rugby: Andy Beattie – former Bath, Exeter and Richmond back-rower
During my 11 years with Bath I was fortunate to play alongside some great players and great leaders – Danny Grewcock,...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jim Jenner – former Worcester and Newcastle No.8
I’ve been fortunate to play all around the world in Sevens and with some of the best players in the world...
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Dream Team
/ 11 years agoDream Team: Ben Mosses – Bristol and former Bath centre
1. Mako Vunipola – I played with him at Millfield and he was a massive force running over and around people....
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoChampionship semi-finals first-leg teams
Bristol v Rotherham Bristol: Jack Wallace; David Lemi, Gareth Maule, Gavin Henson, Charlie Amesbury; Matthew Morgan, Dwayne Peel (Capt.); Kyle Traynor, Ross...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoTrio named for Championship Player of the Year
Mark Bright, Matthew Morgan and Alex Rieder have been nominated to win the Championship player of the year. The award will...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoVunipola brothers commit to Saracens
Saracens today announced that brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola have committed to Saracens for the foreseeable future after signing multi-year contract...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoPlymouth Albion confirm eleven departures
Plymouth Albion have today announced the names of a number of players who will be leaving the club. Backs Lawrence Rayner...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Peter Polledri – former Bristol back row
I was a scrum-half in my schooldays at St Brendan’s College, Bristol, all the way through to the sixth form until...
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Latest News
/ 11 years agoGreene King IPA Championship round 22 teams
Bedford v Nottingham Bedford: Steffan Jones; Pat Tapley, Mike Le Bourgeois, Ollie Dodge, Dean Adamson; Jake Sharp, Darryl Veenendaal; Camilo Parilli-Ocampo,...
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Peter Jackson
/ 11 years agoPeter Jackson: Can’t blame Callum Sheedy for keeping his options open
Callum Sheedy is already eligible to play international rugby for Wales and Ireland. Soon the teenaged fly-half will be further spoilt...
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20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Charlie Amesbury – Bristol wing
Enjoyed your weekend off last week? It was good not to have a game but we had a pretty tough training...
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English Championship
/ 11 years agoPlymouth Albion statement on James Shanahan
Plymouth Albion and head coach James Shanahan have parted company with three games remaining in the Championship season. The news follows...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Marco Mama – Bristol flanker
What do you make of Bristol‘s season so far? We had a good start beating Worcester on the first day. Our...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Ellis Genge – England U20s and Bristol prop
It took three years for Ellis Genge to concede a move to prop from the back row would give him the...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoGreene King IPA Championship round 17 teams
Bristol v Nottingham Bristol: Jack Wallace; Tommaso Benvenuti, Gareth Maule, Gavin Henson, David Lemi; Matthew Morgan, Dwayne Peel (Capt.); Jack O’Connell,...
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