Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
Fitz Harding named Club Captain and signs long-term extension
2 years 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...
Bears sign world-class Virimi Vakatawa!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVirimi Vakatawa, one of the most talented players on the planet, will make his explosive return to rugby in a Bristol Bears jersey. The barnstorming French international, who has made 31 appearances for...
Former Ireland Fly-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. The Ulster Fly-half steps away from the game after a 14-year professional career, during...
RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...
Sean Everitt To Spearhead Edinburgh Rugby Coaching Team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby today appointed experienced South African coach Sean Everitt as Senior Coach for the upcoming 2023/24 season, on an initial one-year deal, subject to visa. The former Cell C Sharks...
Bears to face Crusaders in history Ashton Gate clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears will face the newly crowned 2023 Super Rugby Pacific champions and one of the leading club sides on the planet on Friday, February 9th, 2024, when the New Zealand side the Crusaders visit...
“An exciting Champions Cup draw” - Pat Lam
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPat Lam says his side is relishing this season's Champions Cup campaign after an 'exciting draw' saw them pitted against Bordeaux-Begles, Bulls, Connacht and Lyon in Pool One. An intriguing...
Bristol Bears confirm squad for 2023/24 campaign
2 years 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...
Conor McPhillips to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAttack and Backs Coach Conor McPhillips will depart Bristol Bears at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the club can confirm. The 42-year-old Irishman, who joined the Bears from Connacht...
