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Moments that summed up a bizarre first weekend of European rugby on Premier Sports
There was plenty to like about the broadcaster’s coverage but there were also a couple of moments they would love to take back
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Being ditched from Brighton & Hove Albion turned England’s Joe El-Abd into a rugby obsessive
The remarkable career arc of a rejected footballer who went from ‘not having picked up a rugby ball’ to being Steve Borthwick’s defence guru
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Gabriel Ibitoye called up to England A squad for Australia fixture
Plus: Bristol Bears winger discusses his blistering start to the season and why it would be a dream to earn Test debut
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Gabriel Ibitoye in England A mix after blaze of tries for Bristol
Selection would represent his first involvement with national side since being called up by Eddie Jones in 2018
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Alex Lozowski-led Saracens derail Bristol rollercoaster with thrilling 15-point comeback
In an enthralling nine-try thriller, Saracens staged a second-half rally and clinched victory through Alex Lozowski’s last-gasp penalty
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Revealed: The Bristol restart play wreaking havoc in Premiership
Bears are back at the top of the Premiership, thanks in part to their trademark ploy of running the ball from their own 22
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Stench of testosterone as constant rugby victory songs leave a bad smell
Premiership clubs are seeking new ways to lure fans but the anthems being sung by their players are somewhat tone deaf
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Max Malins: I have improved areas Borthwick asked me to – not making his squad is tough
Exclusive: Bristol Bears full-back discusses blistering start to season and his determination to add to his 22 England caps
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Harry Randall outshines England rival Ben Spencer as Bristol stun Bath
Bears beat West Country rivals as scrum-half impresses to lay down a marker for possible international starting spot
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Marcus Smith agrees new long-term Harlequins deal despite Bristol Bears interest
Exclusive: Quins have managed to ward off interest from Bristol and French clubs to keep the 25-year-old England fly-half
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Christian Wade rolls back the years as Gloucester edge West Country derby for the ages
Veteran wing scores three tries as visitors resist a Bristol resurgence to claim a pulsating bonus-point victory
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Ellis Genge interview: I don’t need more money, so why would I leave Bristol?
Exclusive: Bristol prop defends national team and reveals why he was happy to turn down big-money offers from abroad
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Bath open campaign with statement victory over depleted Northampton
Johann van Graan’s side avenge Premiership final defeat with convincing victory over champions
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Gabriel Ibitoye interview: Nothing will match experience of playing rugby in Israel
Winger will begin his third Premiership season with Bristol Bears after two years playing abroad in France and Israel
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Premiership salary cap special report, part one: Your club’s spending strategy revealed
We look at spending and squad-building strategies across the Premiership before the new season begins later this month
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James Dun’s rise at Bristol tinged with tragedy: I keep my dad’s name with me on match days
Bristol’s premier ‘tighthead lock’ on dealing with the loss of his father, toughening up in the second-tier and Bakkies Botha
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Pat Lam warns flaws in English rugby’s academy system could jeopardise golden generation
Bristol boss believes RFU and Premiership Rugby should implement NFL-style draft system to better distribute top young talent
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Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol to win back-to-back PWR titles
Sean Lynn’s side overturned a 10-point half-time deficit – scoring four tries and 26 points without reply in a thrilling display
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Bristol stun Saracens to reach Premiership Women’s Rugby final against Gloucester-Hartpury
In the first match, Bears became first team to win semi-final away from home; in the second, Gloucester-Hartpury trounced Exeter
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‘Massive hands’, beats defenders and high work-rate: Gabriel Ibitoye could be England wildcard
Pat Lam sings the praises of Bristol’s roaming wing, backing his creative talent to shine on the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand
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Kyle Sinckler eyes England return for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Prop, who is heading to Toulon would have to secure contract with Premiership club to feature for England in 2027 – if current rules remain
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Bristol avoid ‘Bristanbul’ repeat but Ellis Genge a doubt for New Zealand tour after injury
Bears missed out on a play-off berth by results elsewhere but demolished Quins who are all at sea defensively since Jerry Flannery’s exit
