Bristol Bears’ success key to future of promotion, says Nigel Melville
8 years ago by The Guardian• Well-funded Bristol have spent heavily on three players• Melville: ‘To be a yo-yo club is not a good thing’Bristol’s first season back in the Premiership is likely to have a significant bearing...
PRO14 Preview: Conference B
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Benetton Rugby Last...
Cassiem to miss the start of the season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets number 8 Uzair Cassiem has suffered a leg injury in the pre-season friendly against Bath Rugby on Friday 24th August. The international Springbok underwent a scan on Tuesday to understand...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySARU President: SA Teams "better off" playing in the Northern Hemisphere South African rugby president Mark Alexander has fueled the debate over his country's future direction in the sport. At...
Watson required second Achilles operation
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Bath back Anthony Watson required a second operation on his Achilles tendon after re-tearing it during a commercial photo shoot. Watson has been out of action since suffering the original...
Pat Lam moved by ‘vision’ to deliver on Bristol’s ambitious spending
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter signing Charles Piutau for a reported £1m, the Auckland-born coach is convinced the Premiership new boys should be aiming for the top sixAt this time of year, the action on the field cannot begin...
‘The market is very difficult’ : Premiership clubs battling for sustainability | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianOver the 21 years since its inception the Premiership has attracted good crowds but player wages are eating up revenue The new Premiership season kicks off at Ashton Gate on Friday night when promoted...
Anthony Watson in contact with 4 Top 14 clubs - reports
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports in France today suggest that four Top 14 clubs are interested in signing versatile back Anthony Watson. RMC Sport has said four big yet unnamed French clubs have shown an interest...
Charles Piutau major doubt for Premiership opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol’s record signing Charles Piutau is a major doubt for the start of the Premiership season after injuring his shoulder, writes PlanetRugby. Piutau, who moved from Ulster to Bristol for...
Sam Underhill eager to make up for lost time after torrid start for Bath | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England flanker saved a certain try against Wales but there were few other highlights in his injury-hit first seasonOn the face of it Sam Underhill endured a torrid first season at Bath. He managed...
