Team news: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiva Naulago makes his first start of the season when Bristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions, Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.30pm KO). The powerhouse wing, who made his first...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold out Ashton Gate is set to witness a West Country cracker on Saturday as Bristol Bears welcome Bath Rugby. PlayerMic will be used for the first time in the match, being shown live on TNT Sports,...
Team news: Bristol Bears make five changes for West Country rivals
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold-out Ashton Gate awaits Bristol Bears on Saturday as they take on West Country rivals Bath Rugby in round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Pat Lam makes...
Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...
What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
Connacht v Bears; Key Moments that swung the game.
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the final pool game of the Investec Champions Cup between Connacht and Bristol Bears, we look at some of the key moments that swung the game. 7' A high tackle gives Connacht the penalty and they kick...
Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...
Fitz Harding returns for the Bears vs Connacht
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bristol Bears’ Investec Champions Cup clash with will see the return of Fitz Harding vs Connacht at The Sportsground on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The 24-year-old skipper...
Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge was chosen ahead of nearest rivals Ellis Genge and Maro Itoje. Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Guinness...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Vodacom Bulls
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Marmion will make his first Champions Cup start for the club when the Bears take on Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The scrum...
