Bristol Bears

Red Roses name team to play Fiji in 2021 Rugby World Cup opener

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad to play Fiji in their opening Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park on Saturday (8 October), kick-off 4.45pm New Zealand time/4.45am UK time...

Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November

England’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window.   Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...

Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals.   Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...

Confirmed: Max Malins to leave Saracens at the end of the season

England international Max Malins will leave Saracens at the end of the season to rejoin Bristol Bears.   The full-back/winger, who has 13 caps for his country is heading back to Bristol Bears...

Stick to take charge of SA ‘A’ team for UK Tour

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA ‘A’ team for their two matches in the UK against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November, in a coaching team which features...

Springboks to face Wales in RWC warm-up match

The Springboks will line up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, 19 August 2023, in preparation for their Rugby World Cup defence, which kicks off a few weeks...

Rassie Erasmus and Junior Bok coach to lead South Africa Select XV

Rassie Erasmus and Bafana Nhleko are reportedly set to lead the South Africa Select XV during the end-of-year tour this November.    Erasmus has returned to coaching since his ban from...

'We lost the physical battle' - Heenan

A disappointed Jake Heenan reflected on Bristol Bears' defeat of the Gallagher Premiership season at the hands of Newcastle Falcons.  

'A very disappointing night' - Lam

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