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Meg Jones Inspires Red Roses to 62-24 Triple Crown Rout of Wales

Meg Jones produced a star turn as England's Red Roses thrashed Wales 62-24 in Bristol to seal back-to-back Women's Six Nations triple crowns.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

Calum Waters: Bristol Bears’ Scrum-Half Building His Case Through Precision and Tempo

Calum Waters is a 173cm, 80kg scrum-half for Bristol Bears whose value lies in tempo control, sharp distribution and game management. In one of rugby’s most influential positions, he links forwards and backs, dictates attacking rhythm and provides tactical direction. His compact build suits the demands of modern scrum-half play, where agility, quick service and defensive bravery are essential. For Bristol, Waters’ role is central to sustaining the club’s attacking identity and turning possession into momentum.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Jimmy Halliwell: Bristol Bears’ Powerful Flanker Building His Presence in the Back Row

Jimmy Halliwell is a physically imposing flanker for Bristol Bears, standing 193cm tall and weighing 129kg. His size, defensive presence and likely breakdown value make him well suited to the demands of modern back-row play. The article examines his role in helping Bristol win collisions, provide gain-line power and bring consistency to the pack over a long season.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

James Dun: Bristol Bears’ Relentless Flanker Continues to Set the Tone Up Front

James Dun is profiled as a key Bristol Bears flanker whose 193 cm, 111 kg frame and No. 7 role make him central to the side’s breakdown work, defensive intensity and forward balance. The article highlights his value in collisions, support play, set-piece contribution and the relentless, detail-driven work that defines elite back-row performance.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Leicester Tigers Hold Firm at Welford Road to See Off Bristol Bears

Leicester Tigers defeated Bristol Bears at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in this Gallagher Premiership 2026 fixture, with the hosts finishing first and the visitors second. While detailed match data is unavailable, the result highlights Leicester’s ability to make home advantage count and secure an important league win.

Rugby · 3/23/2026

Leicester Tigers Hold Firm at Welford Road to Seal Home Victory over Bristol Rugby

Leicester Tigers secured a classified home victory over Bristol Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium in the 2026 season fixture, finishing first with Bristol second. With limited official data available, the result points to a controlled Leicester performance that made home advantage count and kept the visitors behind throughout the contest.

Rugby · 3/23/2026

Northampton Edge Ahead as Gallagher Premiership Title Race Tightens

Northampton Saints lead the Gallagher Premiership on 48 points, just two clear of Bath Rugby in a tightly contested 2025-26 title race. Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs remain firmly in touch on 41 and 40 points, while Bristol Rugby and Saracens still have work to do to stay in the championship conversation. The table suggests a clear split between a competitive top six and the bottom four, with consistency and bonus points likely to prove decisive in the weeks ahead.

Rugby · 6/15/2025

Bath Set the Pace as Premiership Rugby Title Race Tightens Behind Them

Bath lead the 2024 Premiership Rugby standings on 72 points, 11 clear of Leicester Tigers, and look the strongest title favourites with a league-best 14 wins. Leicester remain the nearest challengers on 61 points, but face intense pressure from a tightly packed group behind them, with Sale Sharks and Bristol on 58 and Gloucester and Saracens on 56. The race for playoff places is extremely close, while Harlequins and Northampton Saints still have outside hopes. Exeter Chiefs and Falcons are effectively out of contention. Bath control the championship race, but the battle behind them remains fiercely competitive.

Rugby · 6/15/2024

Saints Edge to the Summit as Premiership Rugby Title Race Tightens

Northampton Saints and Bath are level on 60 points at the top of the 2023 Premiership Rugby standings, with Saints ahead on tiebreaks. Sale Sharks and Saracens sit just four points back on 56, while Bristol remain firmly in contention on 54. With only six points separating first and fifth, the title race is exceptionally tight, and bonus points and head-to-head results are likely to decide the championship.

Rugby · 6/15/2023

Saracens Set the Pace as Premiership Rugby Play-Off Race Tightens

Saracens lead the 2022 Premiership Rugby standings on 73 points, nine clear of Sale Sharks, and remain the clear favourites in the title race thanks to their league-best 15 wins. Sale are still the closest challengers, while Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints are level on 58 points in a tight fight for the top four. London Irish, Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins remain in the play-off hunt, though they have ground to make up. Further down, Bristol, Bath and Gloucester are likely too far back to mount a serious challenge, while Newcastle Falcons sit isolated in 11th. Wasps and Worcester Warriors, both on zero points, are out of contention, sharpening the focus on the battle above them.

Rugby · 6/15/2022