Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited by the commissioner following the second Lions test in cape Town on Saturday. Sinckler only citing Despite a possible bite for Stuart Hogg doing the rounds on social media, he has avoided any action, as have Itoje for a knee across the throat area of Damian de Allende. […] READ MORE
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Staggering recovery earns Harlequins Grand Final place against Exeter Chiefs
It took one of the most remarkable recoveries in Premiership Rugby history, to see the Harlequins Grand Final place secured after a staggering recovery against league-leaders, the Bristol Bears. Next weekend, it will be Exter v Harlequins though the ‘Quins players may need an extra day for recovery; that is after extra time was added […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership semifinals #1: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins
Opening the penultimate weekend on the domestic calendar, this year’s Gallagher Premiership semifinals start with the enthralling Bristol Bears vs Harlequins, before Exeter vs Sales completes the preliminary finals playoffs. At the outset of this long and arduous 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership campaign, many of those predicting who would be holding the trophy at this point […] READ MORE
2020/21 Premiership Playoffs confirmed after crazy Covid-affected calendar year
Moving from the regular season to the knockout rounds, as 2020/21 Premiership playoffs places were secured, the reality of this prolonged and somewhat crazy Covid-affected calendar year is shifted into the background. Four teams now ascend to the semi-finals. The penultimate weekend, before the two most accomplished sides will match each other in the Grand […] READ MORE
Bristol Bears: Return to Bear Country
Bristol Bears welcomed fans back to Ashton Gate, and they did so with panache and passion. Midway during the first half of the Gallagher Premiership fixture between Bristol Bears and Gloucester, BT Sport’s Sara Elgan sat down with Giles. The enraptured Bristol Bears fan was relishing his return to Ashton Gate, finally reunited with his […] READ MORE
Premiership 2018/19: contenders for European Champions Cup spots?
This season of the Gallagher Premiership is looking pretty tasty: a genuine relegation battle, plenty of academy prospects, and maybe some new contenders for the European spots. Plus, of course, the Rugby World Cup is now only a year away, so there’s an added layer of competition. Who will be the contenders for the European spots? […] READ MORE
Bath vs Bristol: lost Premiership derby is back to stay
The Rec will host only its second Bath vs Bristol derby in ten years this weekend as this local derby returns as a key Premiership match. Recent history of Bath vs Bristol Bears Last season’s match was moved to Twickenham for the inaugural “The Clash” fixture. Therefore, it is the first time the Bath faithful […] READ MORE
Pat Lam “excited” by a 20% Sinckler on the rise for Bristol
Speaking in response to comments made by Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler, Pat Lam said that he is excited by what is to come. Sinckler said that moving club during lockdown and being unable to see his family has made him feel he is operating at 20%. Given that leaves for a five-fold improvement that […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership clubs tier system ahead of crowd return
Gallagher Premiership clubs have learned today of their status in the tier system that could see them welcome back crowds. Some will be able to host supporters, whilst others remain crowd-less. How does the tier system work? There are three tiers. Tier one will see 4,000 fans attending sporting events, tier two with 2,000 supporters […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership 2019/20 – Team of the Season
The 2019/20 season finally came to an end over the weekend, but following over 12 months of gruelling rugby, who makes the Gallagher Premiership Team of the Season? Robert Rees breaks each position down. Gallagher Premiership Team of the Season 1. Beno Obano (Bath) Bath’s climb to a semi-final spot was in no small part […] READ MORE