'We lost the physical battle' - Heenan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA disappointed Jake Heenan reflected on Bristol Bears' defeat of the Gallagher Premiership season at the hands of Newcastle Falcons.
Pat Lam makes five changes for Kingston Park visit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has made five changes to his side that defeat London Irish last weekend. The Bears head to Newcastle on Friday night with Jack Bates returning to the...
Bristol suffer blow as Luatua ruled out
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears has suffered a significant blow with the news that the pre-season injury sustained by stalwart loose-forward Steven Luatua is, in fact, more serious than originally thought and means that...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Bristol Bears injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol face a tough assignment on Saturday when they travel to Welford Road to take on Leicester Tigers. Making things more difficult is the injury situation which involves the quartet of Steven Luatua,...
Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport). The All Black captains...
The Connacht Team That Beat A Powerful Leinster Side In The 2016 PRO12 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive years ago today, Connacht claimed their first Pro12 title at Murrayfield. The side coached by Pat Lam scored three tries through Tiernan O’Halloran, Niyi Adeolokun and Matt Healy. Leinster...
Luatua returns, Malins at flyhalf for the Bears
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to the starting line-up for Bristol Bears to face second-placed Exeter Chiefs in a mouthwatering encounter on Friday evening (7.45pm KO). The skipper is one of seven...
Premiership Wrap and Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby returned this weekend following a fortnight of European rugby. Round 16 of the Premiership saw the likes of Northampton, Sale, Exeter, Harlequins and...
Max Malins returns to the starting line up for Bristol Bears
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMax Malins returns to the starting line-up for the first time in 2021 when Bristol return to Premiership action on Saturday. The England international is one of nine changes from the side that...
