Bristol go ahead with appeal for Piutau's three-match suspension
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFollowing sanction for his part in a fight against Worcester Warriors, Bristol Bears back Siale Piutau will appeal the three-week suspension he received. Coach Pat Lam felt that it was in self defence,...
Piutau Appeals His Three Match Suspension
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears' centre Siale Piutau is appealing his three-match suspension, which was given for punching or striking Worcester Warriors' Andrew Kitchener contrary to World Rugby Law 9.12. The...
Lam suggests players should be able to retaliate after 'unprovoked attack' on Piutau results in ban
6 years ago by Rugby DumpRugby’s judicial process has been under scrutiny this week with a string of cases. Owen Farrell’s five-match ban for his high tackle against Wasps at the weekend may have stolen the limelight, but...
Premiership Highlights: Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears took on the Northampton Saints in a mid-week Premiership fixture at the Aston Gate Stadium. The Bears won 36-13 away to Worcester at the weekend, while Northampton suffered a 19-22 home...
“I am just extremely frustrated...” - Pat Lam speaks on Piutau suspension
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Monday, Siale Piutau appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel after being cited for punching and was given a three-match ban. Bristol Bears director of rugby has now voiced...
Match Report: Brilliant Bristol punish poor Saints
6 years ago by UltimateRugbyFT - Bristol Bears 47 Northampton Saints 10 Bristol returned to their brilliant best and back into second spot with a rampant win over a poor Northampton side. Bristol scored seven...
Bristol keep it simple to move second after overpowering Northampton
6 years ago by The GuardianBristol 47-10 NorthamptonThe Bears move up to second above rivals SaleBristol moved to second in the table after eventually subduing understrength, out of form opponents by exploiting a one-man advantage...
Bristol v Northampton live stream: How to watch from anywhere
6 years ago by Rugby WorldA suspension has deprived Bristol of their chosen captain at Ashton Gate tonight. But the Bears start as firm favourites against a Saints side struggling for confidenceBear hug: Bristol did a number on...
Kitchener & Piutau slapped with 3-match bans
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Kitchener of Worcester Warriors and Siale Piutau of Bristol Bears appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel on Monday (7 September, 2020). Kitchener was shown a...
Lam excited for Bristol fans' return
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has said that he hopes to see the fans filing back into Ashton Gate after their Round 19 clash against Northampton Saints on Tuesday. The 27 000 seater...
