Bears team to face Exeter in derby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears include 10 current or former Academy players in their matchday squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (3pm KO, live on Discovery+). Fitz...
Derby Weekend debut for Emens in trip to Kingsholm
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohann van Graan has named his matchday-23 ahead of a trip to Gloucester this weekend, seeing a debut for Austin Emens on the wing. Taking a short journey up the M5, van Graan will lead his men to the...
Exeter team named for Derby Clash Against Bears at Sandy Park
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for Round Four – Derby Weekend – of the Gallagher Premiership as they play host to South West rivals Bristol Bears at Sandy Park. In the front row, Scott...
Gloucester to team named for Bath derby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites side to take on Bath Rugby at a packed-out Kingsholm tomorrow has been revealed. Ciaran Knight comes into the front row after a solid showing off the bench last weekend....
Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
Max Malins voted Premiership Player of the Month
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears fullback Max Malins has been voted as September’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 33% of the public poll ahead of Bath Rugby centre pairing Will Butt and Ollie Lawrence and...
Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. The 24-year-old back...
Life in the Fagerson family
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s fair to say the back garden of the Fagerson family home would have been a pretty competitive place. With five siblings - four boys and a girl - battling it out, you would have had...
Bristol Bears get the better of Bath in thriller
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySantiago Grondona’s first-half double powered Bristol Bears to a bonus-point win over Bath as the visitors claimed derby bragging rights at The Rec. Bears stormed into a 26-7 lead with a brace from...
