Premiership Rugby: Five things we learned from round 20 as the race for the semi-finals heats up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 20 was another crucial stop on the road to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-finals, with several sides desperate to get points on the board. Northampton Saints got off to the best possible...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Batley returns to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s Premiership round 19 clash with Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate (7.45pm KO). The lock returns from injury...
Bristol Bears edge rivals Bath Rugby in 15-13 thriller
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears complete a south west derby double over Bath Rugby after a narrow 15-13 win on rival turf at The Recreation Ground. Tries from James Williams and Siva Naulago saw Bristol Bears battle...
Scarlets the main attacking threat in Challenge Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the pool stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup now over, we look back at the leading attackers over the four rounds, with players from Pool B winners Scarlets heading two categories. Carries...
Team News: Perpignan vs Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAJ 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...
Bristol Bears set for injury boost ahead of Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears are set to welcome back talismanic duo Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua from injury this weekend for the Round 11 trip to Sale Sharks in the Premiership. Fijian superstar...
Bristol Bears: Chris Vui makes his 100th appearance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Vui is set for his 100th competitive appearance for the club when Bristol Bears take on Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (3pm KO). The Samoan is named among...
Bristol Bears: Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToby Fricker makes his return from injury when the Bears welcome Exeter Chiefs to Ashton Gate on Friday night in round five of the Gallagher Premiership (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport). Ellis...
Pat Lam makes five changes for Kingston Park visit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has made five changes to his side that defeat London Irish last weekend. The Bears head to Newcastle on Friday night with Jack Bates returning to the...
Levani Botia to captain Fiji, former All Black included in the Pacific Nations Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Rugby have announced a powerful 34-member squad for the upcoming World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) featuring the Flying Fijians, Tonga, Samoa and Australia A. 16...