England prop Kyle Sinckler will leave Harlequins at the end of the season to join Bristol Bears on a two-year-deal.
England international Nathan Hughes will join Bristol Bears from Wasps at the end of the season while South Africa fullback Willie Le Roux is also set to leave the club.
George Smith knows a thing or two about tackling, which made it all the more surprising that he was red carded as Bristol faced Premiership champions Saracens. After being cleared at a hearing, Smith talks exclusively to ESPN about THAT challenge.
Bristol Bears have confirmed star signing Charles Piutau will be out until late October but will not require surgery on an injured shoulder.
From best opposition player to best dressing-room DJ, Premiership stars such as Danny Care and Jack Nowell give us the lowdown ahead of the new season.
Bristol Bears have confirmed that star signing Charles Piutau will miss the club's Premiership opener against Bath due to a shoulder injury.
Pat Lam, Bristol Bears' head coach, looks at their promotion to the Gallagher Premiership as an opportunity to secure a spot in next season's Champions Cup, rather than to merely feed off the scraps of the top table.
Charles Piutau tells ESPN why he is refusing to give up on his dream of playing at a Rugby World Cup, and what the game needs to do to help the Pacific nations.
Bristol Rugby will be renamed Bristol Bears ahead of their return to the Aviva Premiership next season.
The newly renamed Bristol Bears may have gained promotion back to the Aviva Premiership but the champagne is firmly on ice until they get among the elite of Europe in the Champions Cup, according to fly-half Ian Madigan.
Bristol Rugby's head coach Pat Lam will take charge of the Barbarians when they face England May 27th at Twickenham.
Global insurance brokers Gallagher have been confirmed as new title sponsors of English rugby union's Premiership.
Charles Piutau has insisted it was an "easy decision" to put supporting his family before a chance to chase further All Blacks honours.
Seven players will make their competitive debuts for Bristol when they take on Hartpury in their Championship opener on Sunday.
Bristol say they faced "massive competition" before securing the services of New Zealand star Charles Piutau.
Harlequins have signed former Bristol lock Ben Glynn as injury dispensation cover for Sam Twomey.
Gloucester have announced the signing of Bristol fullback Jason Woodward.
A late try at Northampton denied Newcastle a potential Champions Cup play-off spot but the Falcons finished their campaign in style with a thumping 39-27 win over Bristol
The Aviva Premiership reaches the final round of games with Leicester and Bath vying for the final playoff place. Here is the team news across the league.
Worcester, Newcastle and Bristol all announced signings as the Aviva Premiership enters the final round of games before the semifinals.
Saracens moved to within one win of guaranteeing a home Aviva Premiership semi-final but produced one of their worst performances of the season in dispatching relegated Bristol 27-9.
Bristol will avoid relegation from the Aviva Premiership if Doncaster or Ealing Trailfinders win this season's Championship title.
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions second row Ian Evans has retired from rugby due to a knee injury.
Former England Saxons forward Jon Fisher is to step back from playing after suffering a head injury in December.
Wasps consigned Bristol to a last place finish in the Aviva Premiership and almost-certain relegation after claiming a comfortable 36-21 victory at Ashton Gate.
| Pool 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | +141 | 20 |
| 2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | +163 | 19 |
| 3 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | -15 | 11 |
| 4 | Ulster | 4 | -61 | 5 |
| 5 | Sharks | 4 | -87 | 5 |
| 6 | Exeter Chiefs | 4 | -141 | 1 |
| Pool 2 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Leinster | 4 | +59 | 18 |
| 2 | La Rochelle | 4 | +23 | 11 |
| 3 | Benetton Treviso | 4 | -26 | 11 |
| 4 | Clermont Auvergne | 4 | +8 | 10 |
| 5 | Bath Rugby | 4 | -12 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol Rugby | 4 | -52 | 7 |
| Pool 3 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Northampton Saints | 4 | +31 | 16 |
| 2 | Castres Olympique | 4 | +19 | 14 |
| 3 | Munster | 4 | +27 | 12 |
| 4 | Saracens | 4 | +20 | 11 |
| 5 | Bulls | 4 | -29 | 5 |
| 6 | Stade Francais Paris | 4 | -68 | 5 |
| Pool 4 | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Toulon | 4 | -3 | 13 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | +11 | 12 |
| 3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | -11 | 10 |
| 4 | Harlequins | 4 | +31 | 9 |
| 5 | Racing 92 | 4 | -12 | 9 |
| 6 | Stormers | 4 | -16 | 5 |
