Bears look to edge Gloucester as they announce team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to action when the Bears take on West Country rivals Gloucester at Ashton Gate in round eight of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (2pm KO). The Samoan international makes only...
Jake Heenan to reach centurion milestone for Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJake Heenan will make his 100th competitive appearance for the club when the Bears take on reigning champions Saracens at the StoneX in round seven of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (3pm KO, live...
Bristol Bears team to face Bath Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEd Holmes will make his 100th appearance for the club in Friday night’s West Country derby against Bath in round six of the Gallagher Premiership (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The newest...
Team news: Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Grahamslaw will make his Gallagher Premiership debut when Bristol Bears take on Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in round four of the Gallagher Premiership (3pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The former Jersey...
Bristol Bears are ready for Saints opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “We were very pleased to get a win in round one against a good Leicester side and in front of our own supporters. The nature and quality of the Gallagher...
Bristol v Leicester - Premiership Rugby Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season begins with a barnstorming clash under Friday night lights as Bristol Bears welcome Leicester Tigers to Ashton Gate. Bears have lost just once at Ashton...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
Big changes to the pack - Samoa name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa head coach names an all-new front-row of Jordan Lay, Sama Malolo (pictured in action against Japan) and captain Michael Alaalatoa and a new second-row of Sam Slade and Brian Alainu’u’ese...
Fitz Harding named Club Captain and signs long-term extension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFitz Harding has signed a new long-term contract with the Bears and has been appointed as the new club captain ahead of the 2023/24 season. The back-row forward, who has made 52 appearances for the club...
Kyle Sinckler: Rugby’s updated eligibility rule an improvement to the game
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland must face down a Samoa side that has been reinforced by rugby’s updated eligibility rule but Kyle Sinckler still views the change as an improvement to the game. Tighthead prop Sinckler is...