By Josh Pitts
A new partnership signed between Bristol Rugby and the University of the West of England will ensure talented young players in the West do not miss out on a higher education.
Bristol Rugby club CEO Steve Gorvett and UWE Vice-Chancellor Steve West shook hands on 25 August on an agreement which gives up [...]
Four Bristol Rugby stars have agreed new terms to stay with the club, while two new faces have been added, the club has said.
Two of Bristol Rugby’s stars have joined Exeter Chiefs, less than a month after the Devon side shattered Bristol’s dream of a return to top-flight rugby.
It was tears in the rain for Bristol Rugby last night, as they missed out on promotion to the Guinness Premiership – thanks to a stellar performance from Exeter fly half Gareth Steenson.
Bristol Rugby coach Paul Hull believes his side can turn around the three-point deficit inflicted by Exeter Chiefs after the first leg of the RFU Championship Final.
Bristol Rugby could not complete their comeback from a 14-point half-deficit as they lost out at Bedford in their second play-off fixture on Saturday. Trailing 17-3 at the break, Bristol staged a great fightback in the second half, with a try from Redford Pennycook.
Luke Arscott makes his return from injury to start at fullback in Bristol’s match at Coventry tomorrow. In the club’s first game in two weeks following the snow- and ice-induced postponements, brother Tom is named on the wing.
Bristol Rugby coach Paul Hull has said the news that three of his stars have signed new contracts are a “big boost” for the club. Wayne Thompson, Junior Fatialofa and James Phillips have all renewed their contracts with Bristol Rugby, who are now building towards the crucial last stages of the league season.
It is a good time for head coach Paul Hull to assess his team’s recent performances and, more importantly, to try to secure the services of key players for next season, whatever it may hold, writes Ben Sturnham.
Bristol Rugby’s match at Moseley has been called off due to the Arctic weather. With temperatures falling below freezing, Moseley RFC have said their pitch is unfit for play.
