Bristol

Match Centre: Bristol Bears 31-29 Bath Rugby

Ellis Genge scored a double as Bristol Bears overcame a stubborn 14-men Bath Rugby with a 31-29 win in the Gallagher Premiership opener at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
11 September 2022

Friday's Premiership games postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II

The start of the 2022/23 season of the Gallagher Premiership has been postponed following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
9 September 2022

Dave Attwood on returning to a Bath 'moving in a much better direction'

Ahead of the start of the new Premiership Rugby season, returning Bath Rugby lock, Dave Attwood, spoke about walking into a new Farleigh House, a promising group of young players and why Ed Griffiths’ involvement opened him up to a return.
8 September 2022

‘The goal is to win' - Pat Lam and Ellis Genge ahead of new Premiership season

Bristol Bears open up the Gallagher Premiership season against Bath and Pat Lam and new signing Ellis Genge spoke about what has changed in their camp after finishing 10th last term.
6 September 2022

Bristol Bears 2022-23 season preview - prediction, signings, ones to watch

After finishing top of the pile in 2020-21, Bristol Bears experienced contrasting fortunes last term so Pat Lam and his troops will be looking to challenge again this season.
4 September 2022

James Williams Exclusive: Taking his opportunity at Bristol Bears after standout years with Hartpury

After two years in the Championship, James Williams spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about coming back to the top-flight.
31 August 2022

“It’s just bleak, isn’t it.” - Ellis Genge on Worcester Warriors

The England and Bristol Bears prop described the situation in the West Midlands as ‘bleak’ with just over a week to go until the start of the new Gallagher Premiership season.
25 August 2022

Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward signs three-year contract extension

Bristol Bears have announced that the women's head coach Dave Ward has signed a three-year contract extension with the Gallagher Premiership club.
23 July 2022

‘It is just blank expressions’ – AJ MacGinty following the USA’s World Cup qualification loss to Chile

Following the USA’s loss to Chile across two legs on the hunt for Rugby World Cup qualification, TRU’s Joe Harvey head from Eagles captain, AJ MacGinty about the defeat and what the next steps are for the side.
18 July 2022

Bristol Bears to host South Africa XV in November

Bristol Bears will be hosting the reigning World Champions South Africa in a historic clash in November.
6 July 2022

Bristol Bears secure signing of Morgan Eames

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of versatile forward Morgan Eames from French Pro D2 side Beziers ahead of the 2022/23 season.
21 June 2022

Match Centre: Gallagher Premiership: Bristol Bears 40-33 Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs' hopes of making to the play-off took a major blow as they were defeated by Bristol Bears with a 33-40 margin in the 25th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.
21 May 2022

Mark Tainton to step down from CEO role of Bristol at end of season

Bristol Bears have announced that chief executive Mark Tainton will step down from his role at the end of the ongoing season.
5 May 2022

Bristol Bears prop John Afoa to leave Premiership club at end of season

Bristol Bears have announced that former New Zealand prop John Afoa will leave the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the ongoing season.
2 May 2022

Bristol Bears centre Sam Bedlow handed four-game ban

Bristol Bears centre Sam Bedlow's season has come to an end after he was handed a four-week ban following a red card incident in the recently concluded Premiership game against Gloucester.
28 April 2022

Match Centre: Bristol Bears 29-28 Gloucester Rugby

Toby Fricker scored a double including a try in the closing minute as Bristol edged out Gloucester 29-28 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.
23 April 2022

Knee surgery ends season for Bristol winger Semi Radradra

Bristol Bears winger Semi Radradra will miss the remainder of the season as he is set to undergo a surgery on his knee.
21 April 2022

Match Centre: Bristol Bears 29-35 Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks successfully overcame red card to Arron Reed and yellow cards to Faf de Klerk and Nick Schonert as they edged past Bristol Bears with a 35-29 margin at Ashton Gate on Friday.
16 April 2022

Match Centre: Sale Sharks 9-10 Bristol Bears

Rob du Preez's penalty goal in the end went in vain as Bristol Bears edged out Sale Sharks 10-9 in the opening leg of the Heineken Champions Cup at AJ Bell Stadium.
10 April 2022

Fitz Harding Exclusive: “University rugby can be a breeding ground”

Bristol Bears announced the signing of three exciting prospects from BUCS Super Rugby this week and Durham University graduate Fitz Harding discusses how student rugby paved his way to the big time.
8 April 2022