Bristol

While expectations mount in anticipation over the next few days before the eventual return of Premiership Rugby, an engaging side story is brewing in the West Country, all thanks to former Samoan player and coach Pat Lam.

Bristol fullback Charles Piutau is a doubtful starter for the Gallagher Premiership season opener against Bath at Ashton Gate following a shoulder injury.

Sam Bedlow is determined to put a frustrating year behind him as he looks to hit the ground running with Bristol Bears this season.

Latest to answer our quickfire TRU Six Pack is Ampthill's new signing, tight-head prop Soane Tonga'uiha.

Bristol Bears’ Chief Operating Officer Mark Tainton praised the mixture of youth and international stars within the newly promoted side’s squad ahead of their “fantastic” Premiership return.

Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Wallabies captain George Smith on a short-term contract ahead of their return to the Premiership in the 2018/19 season.

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.