Rees-Zammit demands end to artificial rugby pitches
Rees-Zammit speaks out after painful injuries Louis Rees-Zammit has reignited the debate over artificial rugby pitches after sharing pictures of painful injuries he suffered during Bristol Bears’ weekend clash with Saracens. The winger was left with extensive burns on his right leg following Bristol’s 30-7 loss at StoneX Stadium on Saturday. He posted an image […]
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Gabriel Oghre signs new contract extension at Bristol
Bristol Bears welcome Gabriel Oghre back Gabriel Oghre is set to continue with Bristol Bears after the club agreed a new contract with the England hooker. The 28-year-old has made 63 appearances since joining Bristol in 2023, scoring 26 tries during his time at the club. His performances have also earned him international recognition, with […]
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Joe Marler issued with ban following “whore” comment about Jake Heenan’s mother
“Your mum’s a f***ing whore.” Joe Marler has been issued with a ban after video evidence shows that he twice called Jake Heenan’s mother a “whore” during the Harlequins’ game against Bristol Bears. The footage from the rugby match is conclusive and Heenan admits that he “lost his head” upon hearing the remark for a […]
4 years ago
“Piss poor from me” – Joe Marler offers apology after Jake Heenan comment sparks brawl
The England loosehead has previous in the ‘banter’ department. Harlequins and England prop Joe Marler has offered Jake Heenan an apology after a comment directed at the Bristol back-row sparked a brawl in Tuesday’s Premiership encounter. Bristol Bears pulled off a superb, gritty win over Harlequins, the 2020/21 Premiership champions, at The Stoop to climb […]
4 years ago
Pat Lam targets history with ‘rejects and the unwanted’ at Bristol Bears
“It’s possible. Difficult, but possible.” During a trip to the Bristol Bears’ High Performance Centre, earlier this month, the Pat Lam effect was clear and present. Everywhere you look around the HPC, there are inspirational comments writ large on walls, in the gym, meeting and analysis rooms, treatment areas, hallways and stairwells. While such phrases […]
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Pat Lam, AJ MacGinty and a promise from that was kept, six years on
“I’ll come back and get him. Wherever I am, I’ll come get him.” Back in 2016, as Connacht were on their way to a memorable PRO12 league triumph, Pat Lam spoke of the promise he made to AJ MacGinty. The Dubliner had made a name for himself, in his early 20s, with New York Athletic […]
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