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 […]
3 days ago
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 […]
3 weeks ago
Scottish Rugby sacks Chief Executive Alex Williamson after inquiry
The dismissal was confirmed today Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson with immediate effect, following the conclusion of an independent investigation into his conduct at Murrayfield. The governing body confirmed the dismissal on Thursday July 30, ending an 18-month tenure that had been in limbo since late May, when Williamson was placed on […]
2 months ago
An ode to the Calcutta Cup: Rivalry, friendship, and why we need to spend more time with our mates
Why the Calcutta Cup still means something in a rugby world that’s changing fast The Calcutta Cup doesn’t feel like a rivalry built on hatred, it feels like one built on history, familiarity, and a kind of mutual understanding that only comes from years of shared culture, shared tours, shared changing rooms and shared experiences. […]
8 months ago
2024 Six Nations: All the biggest moments, talking points and quotes
Time to dust ourselves off, bite down on that mouthguard and go again. The 2024 Six Nations is upon us, and we have you covered for all the biggest moments, best scores, hottest talking points, press conference quotes, pundit reactions, and more. Click on the key point you want to read about, or just keep […]
2 years ago
Scotland’s pre-match comments come back to bite them in new Netflix rugby documentary
The Scots opened the meeting, and dressing, room doors. The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now. The sneaky stars of the show are Finn Russell and Scotland. The Scots last won the Five Nations in 1999 but have yet to claim the big prize since Italy joined, making it the […]
2 years ago