Former Australia star Leali’ifano starts at 10 - Samoa name team to play Chile
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his match-day 23 to face Chile at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, with Australia's top points scorer at Rugby World Cup 2019, Christian Leali'ifano, starting...
Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...
Ex-All Black Debut's for Samoa in Fiji Clash
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks back row Steven Luatua is set to make his debut for Samoa as his new side face Fiji in Apia this weekend. Luatua brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Samoan side, having...
Bristol Bears confirm squad for 2023/24 campaign
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed the Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2023/24 campaign. International trio Max Malins, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Kieran Marmion make the switch to...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Clermont Auvergne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge and Kyle Sinckler return to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (8pm KO). The England duo...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Batley returns to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s Premiership round 19 clash with Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate (7.45pm KO). The lock returns from injury...
Team News: Perpignan vs Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAJ MacGinty starts at fly-half for Bristol Bears' opening European Challenge Cup pool fixture against Perpignan at Stade Aimé Giral on Saturday (9pm KO). The USA international...
Chris Vui: Bears centurion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Vui was one of Pat Lam's first signings when he arrived at Bristol Bears in 2017 - 100 appearances later, the Samoan reflects on his journey at the club.
Bristol Bears: Chris Vui makes his 100th appearance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Vui is set for his 100th competitive appearance for the club when Bristol Bears take on Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (3pm KO). The Samoan is named among...
Chiefs hunt the Bears at Sandy Park
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 5 of the competition will kick off with a humdinger as Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears travel to Sandy Park to take on Exeter Chiefs. Last weekend, Bristol were toppled by Newcastle,...
