‘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...
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...
'I Was Pleased With The Second Half Response' - Friend
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht continued their impressive pre-season form with a 14-12 victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Friday. They head into the first round of the GUINNESS PRO14 on the back of three wins and...
Chris Boyd’s influence could extend beyond shaking up the Saints
8 years ago by The GuardianFresh approach of Northampton’s new coach may inspire others to speed up the pace of change in the PremiershipThere have been some eye-catching additions to the Premiership this summer, even if the clubs...
Scarlets Sign Sale Sharks Hooker
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed that the club have released hooker Marc Jones to allow the hooker to join Welsh side Scarlets. The 31-year-old made his way through the Sharks’ Academy...
John Muldoon makes seamless transition from player to coach
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohn Muldoon believes a pre-season game in Bristol tonight is the perfect way to complete the severance of his link with his native Connacht.
Copeland To Make Connacht Bow Against Lam's Bristol
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has named his team to play Bristol Bears in their final pre-season match at Ashton Gate on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
Players’ Association hits out at RFU over Danny Cipriani charge
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDanny Cipriani will face a disciplinary hearing in Bristol today after being charged by the England RFU.
Challenge Cup fixtures announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have confirmed the 2018/19 Challenge Cup fixtures, with Dragons kicking off this season’s campaign in Romania against Timisoara Saracens at the Dan Paltinisanu Stadium on...
Bristol head coach Pat Lam eyeing Champions Cup qualification
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBristol head coach Pat Lam has targeted achieving Heineken Champions Cup qualification on their Premiership return.
