Bristol

Bristol have announced on Monday that they will enter the Premiership next season with a new name of 'Bristol Bears'.

Bristol won the Championship title and were promoted back to the Premiership after second-placed Ealing Trailfinders were beaten 50-19 at Doncaster.

Bristol Rugby have returned back to the Aviva Premiership after a successful RFU Championship campaign that saw them clinch 19 wins from 20 games.

Former All Black, and Bristol Rugby forward Steven Luatua has suffered a season-ending knee injury in England.

Fullback Charles Piutau expressed confidence in returning back to international rugby after he was approached by Tonga with the 2019 World Cup in mind.

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All Blacks fullback Charles Piutau admitted that his decision to choose club over the country was a straightforward decision.

The 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship season was launched at Twickenham today, with all 12 clubs in attendance.

Bristol's chief operations officer Mark Tainton admitted that the club faced massive challenge in obtaining the services of New Zealand international Charles Piutau.

Bristol have announced the signing of New Zealand international Charles Piutau on a two-year deal starting 2018/19 season.

The young and promising scum-half has left his life in Scotland behind and swapped it for Bristol as they aim to return to the Aviva Premiership

With the domestic season coming to a close, one of Bristol Rugby’s newest recruits tells TRU how moving to Ashton Gate was a must.

Newcastle Falcons came up with a five try performance as they secured a 27-39 bonus point victory against Bristol in the final round of the Aviva Premiership 2016/17 at Ashton Gate on Saturday.

Bristol prop James Hall has announced that he will take a break away from the game at the end of the ongoing season in order to recover from a knee injury.

Bristol Rugby have confirmed the signings of Mat Protheroe, Dan Thomas and Sam Bedlow ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Saracens have maintained their chances of securing a home semi-final berth following a 27-9 bonus point victory over Bristol in their Aviva Premiership clash at Allianz Park on Saturday.

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Bristol have a chance of remaining in the Aviva Premiership despite finishing last in this season provided Doncaster Knights or Ealing Trailfinders win the RFU Championship.