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John Evely

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4 months

Finn Russell said post match - ‘we had a little laugh about the tackle when we got up, Cameron said you’ve learnt how to tackle since joining Bath then.’ Love it

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1 year

Oh my god French rugby ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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2 years

Imagine how good England would be if they did rugby training

England Rugby

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2 years

. @hazrandall9 hard at work 🥊 @O2 | #WearTheRose

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2 years

What a camera angle

Guinness Men's Six Nations

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Sam Simmonds 💪 #GuinnessSixNations

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John Evely

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5 years

A lovely touch from Bristol Bears playing famous gay anthem 'It's raining men' at the final whistle #BristolBears v #Saracens #CmonBris #RugbyUnited

Bristol Bears v Saracens LIVE updates

All the latest team news, big game build-up, live action, reaction, analysis and highlights

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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1 year

My problem with the RFU lowering the tackle rate is who is probably the best low tackler in the English professional game - Sam Underhill? How has it worked out for him?

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3 years

Tabai Matson is rocketing his way to the top of my list of favourite head coaches/DoRs after coming into the press room at Quins on Saturday to find a bunch of us working fairly late and offering everyone a beer. Quins are doing things right on and off the pitch

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John Evely

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2 years

I am delighted to say I am currently on paternity leave following the birth of my daughter on Monday but that means there will less than normal rugby coverage across Bristol Live, Gloucestershire Live, Somerset Live and Devon Live until the NY. Merry Christmas everyone.

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John Evely

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4 years

It was a highly impressive performance from Pat Lam at today’s press conference - the Bristol Bears DoR didn’t duck any questions. He turned up prepared for the questions with notes, facts and a message which will delight the fan base even more.

Lam explains how Bristol Bears can afford Radradra and Piutau

The Bears director of rugby says he plans on Piutau being at the club beyond his current contract

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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4 years

This is why I love this game. Delighted @BristolBears prop @LewisThiede talks us through his game winning try against Northampton Saints. #rugbyunited

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John Evely

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6 months

The Bears might have lost five straight but they can still produce moments like this

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John Evely

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2 years

Six England call ups from bottom of the table Bath. How do you interpret that? Form is temporary, class is permanent? The coaches have failed the players at Bath? Eddie Jones has his favourites? Premiership form doesn't matter to Jones?

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John Evely

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4 years

I am delighted to say after 153 days and the toughest time of my professional career I am back off furlough to bring you all the latest rugby coverage from across the South West as the 2019/20 season reaches its climax.

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John Evely

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4 years

Here is a sneak peak at Bristol Bears’ new training ground which is set to be ready for pre-season 2020-21 - also known as six months time. It is going to be a hell of a facility.

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John Evely

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2 years

A few reasons for Bath Rugby fans to be optimistic about a brighter future Tom de Glanville - 22 Max Ojomoh - 21 Cam Redpath - 22 Orlando Bailey - 20

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John Evely

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2 years

Gloucester Rugby reported to have signed Zach Mercer ahead of the 2023/24 season according to The Telegraph. That would be a monster signing for the Cherry and Whites but also raises questions about a few futures at the club.

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John Evely

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2 years

It is about 11 hours to the scheduled kick-off of Bristol Bears v Bath. Premiership Rugby have managed to turn their Twitter icon black following the death of the Queen but have left their thousands of fans in the dark about whether the game will be on. It's not good enough.

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John Evely

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3 months

Zach Mercer showing England what they are missing

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John Evely

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4 years

This @BristolBears side have no idea when they are beaten. When you have players with a touch of magic and adventure in your DNA as a rugby club you can score from anywhere on the pitch and do anything. The most exciting thing is there is still so much improvement to come.

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John Evely

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4 years

It is such a privilege to be able to follow @BristolBears journey in the last three years having started covering the club on Pat Lam's first day in the job. He has delivered on the promise he made that day to get Bristol back into the big time and there is more to come.

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John Evely

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3 years

Just reflecting on the fact Hamish Watson is going to be a Lion. I reported on him when he was a schoolboy at Oakham School. It’s absolute madness Leicester Tigers didn’t lock him and Pablo Matera down while they were at the club. Imagine that backrow now!

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4 years

Dave Attwood on what winning means for him

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John Evely

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5 years

I am delighted to say this week marks the the start of a new chapter for me as I will now be covering rugby full time, bringing you all the latest from @bathrugby and @BristolBears . And what a way to start with a pair of cracking West Country derbies. It’s a dream come true.

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John Evely

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1 year

Boom - what an exciting signing for Bristol Bears. More X-factor heading to Ashton Gate

Exclusive: Bristol Bears sign breakout Super Rugby star centre

Pat Lam has signed international centre Kalaveti Ravouvou from the Fijian Drua

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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John Evely

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1 year

Stuart Hooper parts company with Bath after 15 years, eight as a player, five as club captain, seven in the coaching team. He deserved better as DoR as he was given the job too early but should be remembered as a man who bleeds blue, black and white.

Bath Rugby part company with former director of rugby Stuart Hooper

Former club captain Stuart Hooper will leave the Blue, Black and White this summer after 15 years at the club

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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John Evely

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3 years

Anyone saying Friday night's 71-10 win over Bath was by Gloucester's first team - it wasn't. This lot were missing: 15 Carreras 14 May 13 Harris 12 Atkinson 11 Rees-Zammit 10 Hastings 9 Varney 1 Rapava-Ruskin 2 Singleton 3 Gotovtsev 4 Slater 5 Alemanno 6 Craig 7 Reid 8 Polledri

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2 years

Rich Lane is a baller - fact

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2 years

How good is it to see Bristol Bears playing Bristol Bears style rugby again?!

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John Evely

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11 months

Racing 92 keen on landing Henry Arundell report L'Equipe. I can't see a 20-year-old giving up on his England chances though, surely not?

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John Evely

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5 years

#BristolRovers make manager decision #utg

EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Rovers to appoint Graham Coughlan as manager

The Irishman is set to be given the job full time

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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John Evely

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2 years

I know all the stepping and try scoring is the super sexy stuff in rugby but this tackle on Mike Brown is my favourite Rokoduguni moment from games I have covered

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John Evely

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3 years

Bath attacked brilliantly for 40 minutes then decided to stop. Their obsessive, blinded, narrow mindedness to only score from a 5m line out is teetering on the idiotic now. And they failed to score a single point during Sale’s three sin binnings. It’s a mess at The Rec

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John Evely

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5 years

Today was a giant step forward in the evolution of the @BristolBears as they showed incredible composure to win at one of toughest away grounds in English club rugby and they continue to do it in an entertaining style.

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John Evely

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3 years

I have decided not to join the social media blackout this weekend. I completely agree with the reasoning and sentiment behind it but with Bath in a massive European Challenge Cup semi-final I feel not sharing my reporting on it is letting the trolls win. #BeKind #DrawTheLine

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5 months

Pat Lam got his tactics wrong tonight for me, kicking the ball away on the halfway line [England-esque] sucked all the energy out of the packed stadium. Rob Baxter said post match his side 'kept the crowd quiet', I would argue Bristol did much of the work themselves.

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1 year

BIG - Jack Nowell confirms he will play no part for England this Rugby World Cup

Departing Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell rules himself out for England

The former British and Irish Lions winger is set to join La Rochelle next season

www.devonlive.com

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John Evely

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2 years

Faletau for Wales is four times the player he is for Bath. World class wearing red.

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John Evely

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1 year

I think Dave Ewers is one of the most underrated players in professional rugby - he is going to be a significant loss to Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs talisman Dave Ewers the latest star to leave Sandy Park

The long serving flanker will join United Rugby Championship side Ulster

www.devonlive.com

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John Evely

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2 years

I hate the insistence on giving man of the match to the winning side. Taulupe Faletau was the best player on the pitch. #WALFRA

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John Evely

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1 year

I didn't get a chance to do player ratings for Gloucester on Saturday but I thought these two - Billy Twelvetrees and Stephen Varney - were outstanding with the fly-half having one of his best games in years and Varney possibly his best ever display for the Cherry and Whites.

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John Evely

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3 years

If Bath Rugby do bring in Steve Diamond he is the absolute antithesis of everything the club is currently about and would certainly rock the boat.

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John Evely

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2 years

Put it in a frame Great photo from Ryan Hiscott

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John Evely

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5 years

It was another coming of age performance from the @BristolBears tonight, who despite being injury ravaged, showed they can compete with the very best sides in Europe on their day. The future looks bright.

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John Evely

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4 years

No Charles Piutau No Steven Luatua No Nathan Hughes No Andy Uren No Henry Purdy No problem say Bristol Bears...... Challenge Cup winners

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John Evely

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2 years

Here is a great photo from Will Cooper of Toby Fricker's match-winning try for Bristol Bears against Gloucester

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John Evely

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5 years

Bristol Bears will be at least seventh by the end of round nine of the Gallagher Premiership

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John Evely

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2 years

Great to see Joe Cokanasiga back on a rugby pitch running in tries and with a big smile on his face post match

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John Evely

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4 years

So work has been pretty good this weekend. What a privilege it is to cover two such special clubs - @BristolBears and @ExeterChiefs

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John Evely

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4 months

Two year contract extension for Will Stuart at Bath Rugby I love that the club are actually telling their fans how long deals are. Bath are doing so much right at the moment.

'Will Stuart is a big part of our future' - England prop re-signs for Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby are set to announce 10 news contracts over the coming fortnight

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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John Evely

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4 years

The Mail on Sunday is reporting the Gallagher Premiership clubs have come to an agreement with BT Sport to screen every rescheduled game live with games that are not featured on TV available on a screening service which will be free to season ticket holders. KO times still TBC

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John Evely

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3 years

Exeter Chiefs number eight Sam Simmonds will be fit for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership game against Sale Sharks putting to bed injury fears over his ankle. Great news for the British and Irish Lion to be #LionsRugby

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John Evely

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3 years

Oooh I love this city. A proper rugby town.

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John Evely

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1 year

My other issue, is when you watch or play lower level amateur rugby a lot of players, particularly when they get a bit older. adopt an upper body drag down technique to avoid big collisions and save their bodies. That will now be illegal.

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John Evely

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2 years

I couldn't have been much more impressed with 19-year-old Ewan Richards today. A big future ahead

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John Evely

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3 years

Joe Marler sporting his special final outfit

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John Evely

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5 years

Loving these around the city centre - be a part of something special happening at #BristolBears

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John Evely

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5 months

You won’t see many better solo scores this season

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John Evely

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3 years

Since when did Saracens start playing like the Barbarians? Loving the versatility of their forwards, Maro Itoje popping up at scrum half regularly, Billy Vunipola throwing 20 yard passes from the traditional 9 spot at a line out, Vincent Koch breaking and giving scoring passes.

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John Evely

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3 years

That is arguably Bristol Bears' best performance of the season. They are looking more like a team which can win the Gallagher Premiership for the first time every week.

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John Evely

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3 years

Here is my prediction - Kyle Sinckler goes out and gets man of the match this weekend for Bristol Bears

Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears expected teams ahead of huge derby clash

League leaders Bristol Bears travel to The Rec on Saturday to take on Bath Rugby in Round 18 of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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John Evely

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3 years

I have been saying since the start of the season what a big miss Luke Morahan has been for the Bristol Bears and today, in just his second appearance since returning from a hamstring injury, he showed why. 119m from 10 carries Outstanding

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John Evely

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3 years

So much love for Callum Sheedy on my time line - that says as much about the bloke as the rugby player.

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John Evely

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4 years

With all sport suspended I have been put on furlough to help the newspapers and company I am very proud to work for. There will still be some Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby news online and in print so please keep reading. Stay safe and keep finding those silver linings in life.

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John Evely

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1 year

This is pure sporting theatre and the curtain is about to rise

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John Evely

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3 years

Sometimes a photo is better than a thousand words. Bath Rugby director of rugby Stuart Hooper and head coach Neal Hatley stand alone on the Ashton Gate pitch looking up at the record score line after a sobering defeat to their derby rivals

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John Evely

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2 years

I think some more heads will roll at Bath Rugby after today's thrashing

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John Evely

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1 year

How is Cam Redpath only 23? I rate him so highly and there are report he is set to sign a contract extension at Bath. With the way next season’s backline is shaping up how could you not?

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1 year

I am very interested to see what happens with Farrell, it was probably a yellow card offence at worst. Both men were fairly low, the key thing for Gloucester is it was worthy of at least a yellow card so he shouldn't have been on the pitch to land the drop goal.

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John Evely

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11 months

Jonathan Joseph has left Bath Rugby after a decade at the club and plenty of highlight moments during that time, with perhaps his partnership with Kyle Eastmond the peak of his time at The Rec. You have to imagine that frees up some salary cap space

Done deal - Jonathan Joseph exits Bath Rugby

The 54-cap former England international follows the drain of talent across the Channel

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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John Evely

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5 years

That was a coming of age performance and result for the @BristolBears who put in their most complete display of the season, scoring tries through the backs, powering over with a maul, fronting up in the forwards against a giant opposition pack and kicking intelligently. #CmonBris

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John Evely

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4 months

On first evidence, the grounds keeper needs a bonus

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John Evely

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3 years

Semi Radradra is back and available for selection for Bristol Bears

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John Evely

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2 years

Joe Simpson just has to get picked up by a club. He is way too good not to be playing Premiership rugby next season

Former England international leaves Gloucester Rugby

Around 100 players from across the Premiership are reported to be free agents following the salary cap squeeze

www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk

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John Evely

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5 years

What a player - an absolute freak of nature and I mean that as a big compliment

Rugby World Cup

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5 years

Happy retirement, @nemani_nadolo ! 🇫🇯 Fijian legend 🙌 ....P.S. happy birthday! 🎂

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John Evely

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2 years

I have seen loads of discussion about problems with Friday night rugby due to Wales v France not selling out tonight. For me it’s got nothing to do with the fact it’s a Friday night and everything to do with the ticket prices. People are feeling the pinch - £100+ is too much.

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John Evely

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4 months

Massive, massive, massive win for Bristol Bears at Sale Sharks Get all the reaction right here...

Sale Sharks 14-22 Bristol Bears LIVE: Full reaction and highlights

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from the Salford Community Stadium...

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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John Evely

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2 years

I am hearing positive news for rugby fans. Official confirmation still to come... #BristolBears v #BathRugby #BRIvBAT

Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby LIVE: Full highlights and reaction

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis, stats and highlights from Ashton Gate

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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John Evely

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5 years

From that stunning opening day win over Bath to this closing day victory against Newcastle Falcons, the @BristolBears and all associated with them have been an absolute pleasure and privilege to cover. I am already excited for what next season has in store.

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John Evely

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2 years

Why are Prem Rugby always so slow to react? Potential day of the game postponement with 25,000 expected at Ashton Gate on Friday night is far from ideal, albeit in incredibly rare circumstances.

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John Evely

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4 years

Bristol Bears’ backline is going to be special when we get back to playing rugby 9 Randall 10 Sheedy 11 Naulago/Leiua 12 S Piutau 13 Radradra 14 Morahan 15 C Piutau And perhaps more to come? Just wow....

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John Evely

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2 years

Rokoduguni is going to go down as one of the modern day greats at Bath isn’t he.

Premiership Rugby

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Absolute tekkers 🔥 A throwback to unbelievable skill from @rocco3225 for @BathRugby 🛁 #GallagherPrem | #ThrowbackThursday

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John Evely

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4 years

. @BristolBears take another huge stride towards the Marseille final with their second win of the season in France. English teams aren't meant to win in France are they?

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John Evely

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2 years

Kyle Moyle has been a hell of a signing for Gloucester Rugby from Cornish Cornish Pirates. He finishes a lovely team try.

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John Evely

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1 year

I have seen the rumours Bristol Bears are interested in signing Wales star Justin Tipuric but I am not writing anything on it until I hear something from a better source than Ruck. I will look into it.

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John Evely

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2 years

There should be a relatively big Bath Rugby story coming in the morning.

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John Evely

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3 years

Zero players tested positive for Covid-19 in the first round of weekly Premiership Rugby tests. Now that's the type of news to brighten up any day!

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John Evely

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11 months

I can't get my head around Zach Mercer not making the cut for England, on a personal note I hope he can now just enjoy the first few weeks of fatherhood with his partner expecting in July

The 5 Metre Channel

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11 months

Zach Mercer’s Montpellier send off. French fans don’t rise out of their seats for much, but treated Mercer like he’d spent a decade at the club. He was there for 2 seasons. Such a shame we won’t see him at the World Cup

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5 years

Tactical kicking, accurately and with purpose in tough conditions is how you win rugby games in the winter in the most competitive domestic rugby league in the world. Today @BristolBears showed us they have many strings to their bow. And just you wait for the sun to come out!

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1 year

An incredible turnaround from Bath means Finn Russell will be playing Champions Cup rugby next season. Injuries permitting, Bath should be top four contenders next season.

Bath Rugby cap impressive finish to the season by snatching Champions Cup rugby

Bath Rugby beat Saracens 61-29 in Round 24 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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1 year

What a bloody legend

Super Rugby Pacific

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1 year

Welcome back, John Afoa 😍 The former All Black has answered the call for @crusadersrugby and becomes the oldest player in Super Rugby history! #CRUvWAR #SuperRugbyPacific

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John Evely

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5 months

Sheeeeeeedooooooo! Bears win!

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John Evely

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4 years

Takes a bow Pat Lam, @JoeJoyce94 , @StevenLuatua and @CPiutau - just four men who were key at delivering a @BristolBears victory for the history books

Bristol Bears verdict: Perfection of selection and intensity

Bristol Bears rugby writer John Evely takes a closer look at the key points from Bristol Bears 19-13 victory over Bath Rugby

www.bristolpost.co.uk

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3 years

Just a reflection on Bristol Bears' victory. How well is Andy Uren playing at the moment? I would argue he has been the most important player at the club since January.

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1 year

What an epic arrival

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2 months

Now that is vintage Bristol Bears rugby

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7 months

My dream is alive - an all West Country top four (for now)

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John Evely

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4 years

A bit of good news for Bath Rugby - I understand Taulupe Faletau has returned from Wales training this week and is in contention to play this weekend against Leicester Tigers.

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John Evely

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3 years

Leicester Tigers’ foundations are now absolutely solid, they just need a little more stardust in the backline for when organised and workmanlike doesn’t quite cut it. Oh for a Telusa Veainu or Manu Tuilagi!

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1 year

Dave Attwood confirms his retirement having been a key player for Bath, Bristol Bears and Gloucester during an 18-year career

'A Premiership great' - Bath Rugby lock Dave Attwood retires

The former England international has has two spells at the Rec while also running out for Bristol Bears and Gloucester Rugby

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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5 months

Bath have pulled ahead as the leading Premiership club in the race to sign England star Henry Arundell with the Telegraph reporting they have tabled an offer, in conjunction with the RFU as a hybrid contract, which trumps the offer from his current club Racing 92.

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