England rugby star Ellie Kildunne is moving to Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 season after leaving Harlequins. The 26-year-old cited "comfort" and the club's support for player development as key reasons for her decision.
Bristol Bears' director of rugby Pat Lam reaffirms his commitment and strategy despite a record-breaking loss to Northampton, focusing on the upcoming match against Bath.
Christiana Balogun made her England rugby debut on Nov 4, 2022, the same day she finished chemotherapy for Burkitt lymphoma. Diagnosed in May 2022, she battled aggressive cancer, side effects, and isolation before receiving the all-clear in Jan 2023. Now 28, she has returned to rugby, signing a new contract with Bristol and being called up for England's Six Nations.
Northampton Saints secured a record-breaking 94-33 victory over Bristol Bears, scoring 14 tries to confirm their semi-final place in the Prem Rugby. Winger George Hendy scored four tries in the highest-scoring game in top-flight rugby history.
Northampton Saints shattered scoring records, defeating Bristol Bears 96-39 with 14 tries. The win secures Northampton's playoff spot, while Bristol's top-four hopes are diminished.
Northampton Saints achieved a record-breaking performance, scoring 14 tries and 61 points in the first half against Bristol Bears. The 96-0 victory secures Saints' playoff qualification, while Bristol's top-four hopes are diminished.
Bristol Bears secured an eight-try bonus-point victory over bottom club Newcastle Red Bulls in the English Premiership. Tries from Rich Lane, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Tom Jordan, Noah Heward, Matias Moroni, Benhard Janse van Rensburg (2) and Harry Thacker sealed the win. The result lifted Bristol back into the top four, one point ahead of Exeter Chiefs, who play on Sunday. Newcastle's fifth consecutive loss leaves them eight points adrift of Harlequins in ninth.
Millie David, the 20-year-old Bristol Bears wing, will make her senior England debut against Wales at Ashton Gate. The breakthrough player of the season expressed her excitement and determination ahead of the match.
Millie David, 20, will make her England debut against Wales in the Women's Six Nations. The Bristol Bears wing finished joint top of PWR try-scoring last season and qualifies for Australia through her father but has chosen to represent England, inspired by watching Red Roses at college.
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who qualifies for Australia through her father, finished joint top of the Premier 15s try-scoring standings last season and has been rewarded for her fine form. England continue to search for a long-term back-three combination following World Cup winner Abby Dow's retirement, with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald also starting on the wing and Ellie Kildunne restored to full-back.
