Butchered try by Tom Homer helps Bristol Bears on Premiership return
8 years ago by Rugby DumpBristol Bears got their Premiership return off to a stirring start in front of a packed home crowd, beating Bath after the visitors blew a simple chance early in the encounter. It ultimately proved costly,...
Ruthless Exeter Chiefs turn on the power to give Leicester early shock
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 40-6 Leicester• Matt Kvesic outstanding for Devon sideIf Bristol were looking for an example of what passionate home support can do for a side emerging from the Championship they need look...
Friday Night Rugby Recap
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 and Premiership rugby returned last night with four games all kicking off last night. Zebre v Southern Kings The Southern Kings showed signs of improvement with a number of players...
Top Performers - Bristol Bears vs Bath
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol stormed back into the Premiership with an opening day win against Bath at Ashton Gate. Here are a list of the top performers Ian Madigan: Madigan had a near perfect night with...
Alapati Leiua try gives Bristol last laugh against rusty Bath
8 years ago by The Guardian• Bristol 17 Bath 10• Four Ian Madigan penalties ensure Bristol get the pointsThe Gallagher Premiership season still has nine months to run but the newly styled Bristol Bears are already up and roaring....
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...
'I can give back to America': Alex Corbisiero on NBC, the Premiership and never playing again
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Lions prop is just 30 but after a rest became retirement he has engaged with the push to make rugby a part of the StatesThe Pig and Whistle calls itself New York’s premier rugby bar. The title might...
Charles Piutau to miss season opener with injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bear’s Charles Piutau has been ruled out of the opening game of the 2018/19 season after damaging a shoulder. The fullback suffered the injury in the final preseason game which was...
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...
