Bristol Bears

Challenge Cup back with a bang

The EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes.   There were four tries apiece...

First-half flurry helps Bristol beat USAP

2020 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears started their 2022/23 campaign in strong fashion with a 19-5 win over USAP at the Stade Aimé Giral on Friday evening.   Full-back Charles...

Morahan heads to the Top 14

Fleet-footed Bristol Bears winger Luke Morahan will be stepping away from Ashton Gate and heading to the French Top 14 where he will turn out in the colours of Bayonne until at least 2024.   The...

Leicester Tigers side to play Ospreys

Steve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Ospreys on Sunday (December 11) in Round 1 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup pool stages.   Hanro Liebenberg captains the...

Ulster ‘can compete with the very best’

Ulster Rugby back Ian Madigan believes the Irish province can “compete with the very best” in the Heineken Champions Cup as they try to end their long wait for an EPCR title.   Last...

Match Preview: 2020 winners Bristol back in EPCR Challenge Cup action

Bristol Bears begin their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool A campaign away at USAP on Friday night as they look to emulate their 2020 success.   The Gallagher Premiership side lifted the trophy that...

Team News: Perpignan vs Bristol Bears

AJ MacGinty starts at fly-half for Bristol Bears' opening European Challenge Cup pool fixture against Perpignan at Stade Aimé Giral on Saturday (9pm KO).     The USA international...

Disciplinary: Francois van Wyk - Leicester Tigers

The case of Francois van Wyk, Leicester Tigers, was heard yesterday evening, Tuesday 6 December, by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Oliver Clark with Alastair Campbell and James Wilson.Van...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers: team news ahead of Bristol clash at Ashton Gate

Steve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Bristol Bears on Saturday (December 3) in Round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership season.    Steve Borthwick has named the...