Samoan winger David Lemi was one of the most exciting Bristol players of the professional era, a speedy and elusive runner with the ability to conjure tries from seemingly impossible positions. He arrived at the club as a virtual unknown, but by the time of his departure he was unquestionably a Bristol legend. Lemi was The post Hall of Fame inductee #015 – David Lemi appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.

Matt Salter was an iconic figure in Bristol’s recent history and will be remembered as one of the club’s greatest ever captains. He led the club for four consecutive seasons from 2004, and during this time Bristol regained their position in the Guinness Premiership and finished third in the table in the 2006-07 season. Playing The post Hall of Fame inductee #014 – Matt Salter appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.

Ward returns for Bears’ Next Gen Cup semi-final England international Abbie Ward returns to action for the first time since the birth of her second child as Bristol Bears Women take on Saracens in the semi-final of the JAECOO Next Gen Cup on Saturday (6pm KO). The experienced second row is named in the starting The post Team news: Saracens vs Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.

Ralph Andrew Knibbs burst memorably into the Bristol first team when, as a 17-year-old, he scored a try with his first touch of the ball on his debut in a Friday night fixture at the Memorial Ground against Pontypridd in 1982. Bristol had just been unexpectedly knocked out of the John Player Cup at home The post Hall of Fame inductee #013 – Ralph Knibbs appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.

Pat Lam previews Legends Night as Bristol Bears host Leicester Tigers in Round 5 of the Gallagher PREM at Ashton Gate on Friday, October 30th (7.45pm KO). The post Pat’s press conference: Leicester Tigers (H) – PREM R5 appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.