Bristol

Exeter Chiefs have made a strong start to the season but the Bristol back-rower feels if the Bears can click at Sandy Park, they can come away from Devon with the spoils.

Jarrod Evans scored the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as Harlequins edged out Bristol Bears 23-21 at Ashton Gate in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.

The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Sale and Harlequins register victories. Here are the highlights from the five matches.

Bristol Bears maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership as they defeated Northampton Saints 33-27 in the second round at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Gabriel Ibitoye starred with a double as Bristol Bears managed to hold off a second half fightback from Leicester Tigers to complete a 25-14 victory in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.

It should be a fascinating weekend at the Rugby World Cup but the small matter of the Gallagher Premiership gets underway on Friday, and Stuart McCracken begins by previewing Bristol, Gloucester and Newcastle.

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of France international Virimi Vakatawa ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of Argentina forward Santiago Grondona ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Bristol Bears have confirmed that second row Josh Caulfield will be joining the Gallagher Premiership club ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of former London Irish centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The European Professional Club Rugby organisers have confirmed that Bristol Bears will replace London Irish in the next season's Champions Cup.

Bristol Bears Women are aiming to go one step further than last year by reaching the Allianz Premier 15s final - and have been simulating the atmosphere of Kingsholm to try and get an edge over Gloucester-Hartpury.

Bristol Bears have appointed former Newcastle head coach Dave Walder as their backs and attack skills coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Bristol Bears have confirmed that back rower Sam Jeffries will be leaving the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the ongoing season.

Bristol's England prop Ellis Genge will be facing a disciplinary hearing after he was cited following the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership game against Sale Sharks.

Bristol Bears have announced that nine players including Steven Luatua and Harry Thacker have committed their future with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Bristol Bears have announced that forwards coach John Muldoon will be leaving the club at the end of the 2022/23 season.

Leicester head coach Richard Wigglesworth feels we have to accept that "accidents" happen on a rugby field after Freddie Steward had the red card he received against Ireland rescinded.

Bristol Bears ran a seven try riot as they trounced Northampton Saints 62-8 in the latest fixture of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Piers Francis missed a 76th minute penalty goal as Bristol Bears edged out Bath Rugby 15-13 in the 18th round of the Gallagher Premiership at The Recreation Ground on Friday.