Andy Robinson sacked by Bristol

After news that he was suspended 4 days ago, Andy Robinson has now been sacked by Bristol Rugby after the board "lost confidence" that he would be able to retain the club's Premiership position.

Robinson joined the club in March 2013, helping Bristol win the Championship and earn promotion to the Premiership in May 2016.

But the club have lost their opening seven top-flight games and sit bottom of the table.

Club chairman Chris Booy said: “We thank Andy for his contribution to the overall coaching set up at the Club. Unfortunately, the board lost confidence that Andy would retain the Club’s Premiership position, bearing in mind the results to date.
 
"Andy departs with the knowledge that he made a significant contribution in helping Bristol return to the Premiership this season. Andy leaves with the Club’s very best wishes and we all wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.”