Bristol to replace London Irish in Champions Cup Bristol will replace London Irish in next season's Heineken Champions Cup, tournament organisers have announced. Rugby • 09 Jun
Connacht set to benefit from Bristol points deduction Connacht's chances of securing a home round-of-16 game in the European Challenge Cup have been boosted after Bristol were docked five points and handed a … Rugby • 18 Jan
Marler banned for two weeks over remarks to Heenan Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan. Rugby • 30 Dec 22
Clubs may not survive another lockdown - Pat Lam Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam said Premiership Rugby clubs may struggle to recover from the financial hit of losing matchday revenue in the … Rugby • 22 Dec 21
Ex-Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe retires at 29 Former Munster and Connacht prop Peter McCabe has called time on his career at the age of 29. Rugby • 31 Oct 21
Friend 'cranky and annoyed' after Champions Cup exit Connacht head coach Andy Friend said his team's discipline let them down in a frustrating 27-18 Champions Cup loss at home to Bristol at the … Rugby • 20 Dec 20
Heineken Champions Cup: Connacht 18-27 Bristol - recap Connacht fall to an 27-18 defeat to Bristol Bears in the second round of action in the Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby • 20 Dec 20
Lam expecting 'finals rugby' on return to Sportsground Pat Lam is ready for "finals rugby" when he takes his Bristol team back to Galway on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Dec 20
Bristol ready to play final if Wasps can't - Pat Lam Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has said they are ready to step in and play in the Premiership final if Wasps are unable … Rugby • 20 Oct 20
Bristol strike early en route to Challenge Cup glory Bristol Bears scored the quickest try in European Challenge Cup final history as they became the ninth English club to win the title after a … Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Covid outbreak could see Bristol replace Wasps in final Bristol will be propelled into the Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter if Wasps fall to the outbreak of coronavirus that has placed their participation at … Soccer • 16 Oct 20
Challenge Cup final will have fans in attendance Tournament organisers have been given permission to sell 1,000 tickets for Friday's European Challenge Cup final between Bristol and Toulon. Rugby • 12 Oct 20
Bristol sign former Connacht duo Former Connacht players Niyi Adeolokun and Peter McCabe have joined Bristol Bears on short-term contracts until the end of the season. Rugby • 27 Aug 20
Bristol's Hurrell forced to retire due to head injury Bristol Bears centre Will Hurrell has retired with immediate effect after medical advice. Rugby • 10 Apr 20
England flanker Earl commits to Saracens England flanker Ben Earl has extended his Saracens stay until 2023 but will spend next season on loan at Bristol. Rugby • 06 Mar 20
Bristol's Will Hurrell suffered 'probable stroke' Bristol centre Will Hurrell suffered a "probable stroke" following last month's game at Leicester, the Gallagher Premiership club have confirmed. Rugby • 21 Feb 20
Bristol a place where Irish up their game With the Irish contingent expanding at Bristol Bears, Marie Crowe took a trip to meet those who moved to the Premiership Club to ply their … Rugby • 18 Feb 19
Irish abroad: O'Connell's Stade impress on the road A look at how some of Ireland's exiles fared over the weekend. Rugby • 23 Sep 18
New era for Bristol ahead of Premiership return Bristol Rugby will be renamed Bristol Bears ahead of their return to the Aviva Premiership next season. Rugby • 16 Apr 18
