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Match preview: Neath v Bristol Rugby

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Team line-ups, ticket details, directions, the Post's predictions and past results for Bristol Rugby's trip to Wales.

Mark Regan: Bristol are finally going from strength-to-strength

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

There are pros and cons about tonight's game at Neath – but it is clear that certain players in the team need and deserve a rest. And the young guys come into a side that will be full of confidence after three fine wins.

Bristol forwards coach Brain challenges youngsters to shine

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

John Brain has challenged Bristol's youngsters to maintain the momentum built by the club's in-form first-team stars when they go to Neath tonight.

Kiwi Giddens anxious to pull on the Bristol Rugby jersey

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

If Bristol supporters are looking for an indication as to the kind of player they have acquired in Sam Giddens, it is safe to suggest he is a team player.

Neath rusty ahead of visit by upbeat Bristol Rugby

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Neath head coach Patrick Horgan is concerned that his side will have gone almost three weeks without a match by the time they face Bristol Rugby this evening.

Bristol Rugby turn to youth for cup clash

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol Rugby could hand debuts to as many as seven players in tomorrow's British & Irish Cup match at Neath after naming a vastly-changed line-up.

Bristol Rugby star Sambucetti in Pumas team to face Wales

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol Rugby lock Mariano Sambucetti has been named in the Argentina team to face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Brain: Promotion the main goal for Bristol

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

JOHN Brain has vowed that nothing will distract Bristol from their ultimate goal of promotion to the Guinness Premiership as they prepare to head into the British & Irish Cup.

Shaw set to feature for England against All Blacks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Former Bristol Rugby lock Simon Shaw is in line to make his England return against New Zealand this weekend as the pressure begins to grow on Martin Johnson's management team.

Bristol Rugby underline promotion credentials with emphatic win

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol Rugby 35 Nottingham 11: Bristol reached the halfway point of the regular Championship season with a third straight emphatic victory to underline their status as Exeter's closest – and perhaps only – rivals for promotion to the Guinness Premiership.

Win has given us a nice cushion, says Bristol Rugby coach Brain

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

John Brain was delighted to see Bristol Rugby extend the gap between themselves and third-placed Nottingham to 10 points with yesterday's 35-11 victory.

Bristol Rugby v Nottingham – player ratings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Do you agree with these ratings? Were you at the game? Join the debate and add your thoughts.

Bristol Rugby boost promotion bid with capture of prolific scorer Giddens

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol have made a significant statement about their ambitions to return to the Guinness Premiership by signing centre Sam Giddens from New Zealand club Hawke's Bay.

Bristol prop Hemming has New Zealand victory in her sights

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol's England prop Sophie Hemming wants her country to lay down a marker ahead of next year's World Cup when they face reigning champions New Zealand tomorrow.

Bristol centre Adams unfazed by Exeter's flying start

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Jack Adams is unconcerned by Exeter's flying start to the season – because he knows Bristol are heading firmly in the right direction.

Bristol Rugby will keep on improving, says coach Brain

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

John Brain expects Bristol Rugby to continue to improve as the season goes on – and is confident the Championship play-off format will suit his side.

Hull gives up England role to focus on Bristol Rugby's promotion bid

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol Rugby head coach Paul Hull has stepped down from his role as assistant coach to the England Saxons.

Bristol Rugby coach Hull leaves England Saxons role

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Bristol Rugby head coach, Paul Hull has stepped down from his role as assistant coach to the England Saxons.

Bristol skipper Spice is aiming to finish on top

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol skipper Jason Spice remains focused on overhauling Exeter and finishing on top of the Championship table – even though promotion will be decided by end-of-season play-offs.

Win showed we are contenders, says Bristol Rugby coach Hull

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Paul Hull felt his Bristol Rugby side's bonus-point victory at Plymouth finally underlined their status as Championship promotion contenders.