Bristol Rugby

Star England fly-half rested against depleted Newcastle while Bath bolstered by Scotland centre’s return

The team news ahead of the opening two games of Round Six in the Premiership as Bath face Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks host Newcastle Falcons.

Harlequins rocket to the top of the Premiership table while Sale Sharks sink Bristol Bears

Harlequins and Sale Sharks emerged victorious in Saturday's Premiership action against Leicester Tigers and Bristol Bears, respectively.

Courtney Lawes and Handre Pollard among Premiership returnees while Luke Cowan-Dickie set for Sale Sharks bow

Check on the team news ahead of the weekend's Round Five action in the Premiership.

French giants target Scotland star after talks with England duo stall

Toulon have already begun their recruitment for next season and are reportedly interested in signing Lewis Ludlam, Kyle Sinckler and Blair Kinghorn.

Exeter Chiefs continue fine Premiership start to go top despite unique Rich Lane hat-trick

Exeter Chiefs moved to the top of the Premiership table after they secured a 29-20 bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Two more England World Cup stars sign deals with Top 14 club – report

Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam have reportedly sealed moves away from the Premiership.

Owen Farrell among England stars returning for Saracens while Marcus Smith on bench duty for Harlequins

Check on the team news ahead of Round Four of the Premiership season.

Late penalties see Leicester Tigers and Harlequins prevail while six-try Exeter nil Sale Sharks

There were wins for Leicester Tigers, Harlequins and Exeter in the Premiership on Saturday as they beat Bath, Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks respectively.

England flyer hits 100 for Newcastle Falcons against Northampton Saints who welcome back George Furbank

Check on the team news ahead of Round Three of the Premiership season.

Finn Russell inspires Bath as champions Saracens lose again, while Sale and Bristol claim wins

Check out the reports from the Premiership action where they were impressive victories for Bath, Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears on Saturday.

Wales star returns for Saracens while Finn Russell and Virimi Vakatawa start in second Premiership round

Check on all the team news ahead of this weekend's Premiership action.

Gabriel Ibitoye double helps Bristol Bears see off Leicester Tigers

Two tries from Gabriel Ibitoye helped Bristol Bears kick off the Premiership season with a 25-14 win over Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Premiership team tracker: Finn Russell set for Bath debut while Zach Mercer starts for Gloucester

Check on the team news for the opening round of the 2023/24 Premiership season.

Former France international to resume his career with Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears have pulled off a major coup by tempting former Racing 92 and France centre Virimi Vakatawa out of retirement.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: New Cardiff boss, Stormers signings, Los Pumas moves and more

Five headline rugby rumours and transfers including Cardiff Rugby's search for a new head coach, the Stormers signing spree and Los Pumas moves.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

‘Dull’ and ‘dinner plate’ – Bath done dirty as fans describe Premiership badges

Check out this Bristol Bears video which has gone viral where they ask the Bristolian people what they think of the logos of the Premiership clubs.

Full 2023/24 Premiership fixtures released including a Derby Weekend

The 2023/24 Premiership fixtures have been released, with Saracens facing Exeter in Round One.

La Rochelle to face Leinster in Round One of Champions Cup as pool schedule announced

The Champions Cup pool fixtures have been announced for 2023/24, with champions La Rochelle hosting Leinster in their opening game.

Former Bath and Stormers forward tragically dies at the age of 34

Former Bath, Bristol and Stormers forward Nick Koster has sadly passed away at the age of 34.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Landmark week for Italian and Georgian rugby, Zach Mercer’s omission and concerning new tournament

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

England fly-half makes switch to Bristol Bears after ‘mutual termination of contract’

Red Roses fly-half Holly Aitchison has signed for Bristol Bears ahead of next season, joining the Premier XV side from Saracens.

Crusaders set to face European heavyweights on pre-season tour in 2024

The Crusaders have announced their first ever pre-season international tour with matches against Munster and Bristol Bears scheduled for February 2024.

Seven rugby rumours and transfers: Iain Henderson, Antoine Dupont, Marvin Orie and much more

Planet Rugby recaps seven rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend, including Iain Henderson, Marvin Orie, Antoine Dupont and much more.

La Rochelle and Leinster drawn in same pool for Champions Cup

Current Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle have been drawn in the same pool as runners-up Leinster for the 2023/24 tournament.

Premiership club handed Champions Cup spot after London Irish suspension

Bristol Bears have taken London Irish's place in next season's Champions Cup following the latter club's suspension from all RFU leagues.

Two former Wallabies in all-Australian Barbarians coaching ticket

Berrick Barnes and Nathan Grey have been named in an all-Australian coaching team for the Barbarians' clash with Bristol Bears in September.

George Smith: Everything you need to know about the Wallabies legend

We profile Brumbies and Wallabies legend George Smith, who played at two Rugby World Cups in a well-travelled and stellar career.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Charles Piutau, Duane Vermeulen, Telusa Veainu and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours.

Premiership: Ollie Lawrence scoops top gong at end of season awards

Bath and England centre Ollie Lawrence is the 2022/23 Premiership Rugby Player of the Year while nine clubs are represented in the Dream Team.