CyderInACan Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Another signing . . . https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/siva-naulago-adds-firepower-to-bears-backline/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 We are definitely going to have the most exciting set of backs in the prem when it starts up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Paul G said: We are definitely going to have the most exciting set of backs in the prem when it starts up again. Add that to the likes of Hughes, Sinckler, Thacker, Vui and Luatua in the pack we have a side to challenge for the very top honours. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 Bloody hell. We want to host the BCD games when/if it returns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52726934 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 hours ago, CyderInACan said: Bloody hell. We want to host the BCD games when/if it returns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52726934 As long as it doesn't **** up the pitch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 No wonder Lansdown is against the cap being reduced! It's an exciting team on paper, it'll be interesting to see how Lam fits everything together over the next couple of seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52875739 I wonder how strong these “sanctions” will be then! At least SL got his wish of the salary cap/marquee players remaining as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 3, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 13 hours ago, CyderInACan said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52875739 I wonder how strong these “sanctions” will be then! At least SL got his wish of the salary cap/marquee players remaining as is. Already been suggested that as an example, if you had 4 marquee signings to get around this on 2 or 4 year contracts Player 1 - Year 1 Marquee signing salary - Year 2 Lower salary - Year 3 Marquee signing salary - Year 4 Lower salary Player 2 - Year 1 Lower salary - Year 2 Marquee signing salary - Year 3 Lower salary - Year 4 Marquee signing salary Player 3 - Year 1 Marquee signing salary - Year 2 Lower salary - Year 3 Marquee signing salary - Year 4 Lower salary Player 4 - Year 1 Lower salary - Year 2 Marquee signing salary - Year 3 Lower salary - Year 4 Marquee signing salary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 4, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 2020/21 SQUAD (*DENOTES INTEGRATED ACADEMY) Tighthead prop John Afoa Jake Armstrong Kyle Sinckler Loosehead prop Max Lahiff Yann Thomas Jake Woolmore Andrew Turner* Hooker Will Capon Harry Thacker George Kloska* Second row Dave Attwood John Hawkins Ed Holmes Joe Joyce Chris Vui Ben Bamber* Alex Groves* Back row James Dun Mitch Eadie Ben Earl Jake Heenan Nathan Hughes Steven Luatua Dan Thomas Fitz Harding* Scrum half Chris Cook Harry Randall Andy Uren Blake Boyland* Fly half Tiff Eden Callum Sheedy Ioan Lloyd* Tom Wilstead* Centre Sam Bedlow Piers O’Conor Siale Piutau Charlie Powell Semi Radradra Harry Ascherl* Jack Bates* Back three Toby Fricker Alapati Leiua Max Malins Luke Morahan Siva Naulago Charles Piutau Henry Purdy Deago Bailey* Freddie Owsley* Leaving Bryan Byrne Joe Batley Adrian Choat Jordan Crane – retiring Luke Daniels Ollie Dawe Ryan Edwards Sam Graham Luke Hamilton Will Hurrell – retiring James Lay Jordan Lay Tom Lindsay – retiring Ian Madigan Shaun Malton Aly Muldowney – retiring Mat Protheroe Nic Stirzaker Lewis Thiede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/premiership-rugby-statement-restart-update-1/ August 15th restart then. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Well this is quite a surprise https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/52966669 Premiership clubs have unanimously agreed to cut the salary cap by £1.4m. The senior ceiling will come down to £5m from the 2021/22 season, plus the existing £600,000 of academy credits, to help clubs with the losses incurred as a result of coronavirus. The reduction will be in place until the end of the 2023/24 season. An announcement is expected on Tuesday. It is hoped the cap could then return to the current level of £6.4m plus £600,000 academy credits. Changes have also been agreed to the marquee player dispensation, which will remain as two players' salaries not counting towards the cap for the next two seasons before being cut to just one from the 2022/23 season onwards. Edited June 8, 2020 by CyderInACan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Anyone for Manu Tuilagi for the Bears, now he's been released by Leicester Tigers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 2, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 10 hours ago, BanburyRed said: Anyone for Manu Tuilagi for the Bears, now he's been released by Leicester Tigers? My first thought too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 01/07/2020 at 22:57, BanburyRed said: Anyone for Manu Tuilagi for the Bears, now he's been released by Leicester Tigers? On 02/07/2020 at 09:30, phantom said: My first thought too I doubt we have room in the cap, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 So impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 That’s incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 6, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Is that computer images or the actual build? Where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, phantom said: Is that computer images or the actual build? Where is it? Abbots Leigh, it’s real. Seems the pics were leaked https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/gallery/pictures-leaked-photos-show-bristol-4298218 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFree Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 We are delighted to confirm Omar Mouneimne as the club’s new defence coach with immediate effect. Another world class addition to the coaching team Let's hope City don't now take the cheap option..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, PFree said: We are delighted to confirm Omar Mouneimne as the club’s new defence coach with immediate effect. Another world class addition to the coaching team Let's hope City don't now take the cheap option..! Are you suggesting that City should’ve gone for him instead? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Tell you what. Pat Lam is not the cheap option there. He is a world class coach. Would be like us having Bielsa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 The Bears going from strength to strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Chairman Mao said: Tell you what. Pat Lam is not the cheap option there. He is a world class coach. Would be like us having Bielsa. Seems more like it would be like us having a premier league manager in charge, think I read someone say he's the highest paid coach in the division. We simply cannot afford someone of the similar standing in football its beyond Hughton level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Seriously impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 On 06/07/2020 at 17:08, phantom said: Is that computer images or the actual build? Where is it? Real life. Just off Beggar Bush Lane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 On 06/07/2020 at 20:01, PFree said: We are delighted to confirm Omar Mouneimne as the club’s new defence coach with immediate effect. Another world class addition to the coaching team Let's hope City don't now take the cheap option..! It's obviously a lot easier to build a truly competitive rugby team at the highest level. Naturally by having use of Ashton Gate - and a close newly built training ground - you end up with pretty much world class facilities no-one else will offer. A quick google suggests the likes of Leicester & Saracens use existing rugby club grounds for their training bases. Bristol have been clear that the recent signings have been sold on the whole package on offer. Whilst some rugby teams may end up offering more salary, some might prefer the idea of living in the South West with the best facilities on offer - therefore we capture players easier. Get those aspects right and all of a sudden, you need to go for the best coaching option to elevate the team to reap the rewards. Unfortunately with City, we're not a big draw in the scope of the league so end up relying upon developing players rather than enticing with the other elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/53447399 Interesting article about Tyrese-Fisher here and why he didn’t make it, good to see someone being so honest about their own shortcomings as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Looks a poor cost equivalent option from a non-Rugby fan point of view....£280/£380 season ticket??? If Football offer the same, I think it will be poorly received. Mods - please move if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Looks a poor cost equivalent option from a non-Rugby fan point of view....£280/£380 season ticket??? If Football offer the same, I think it will be poorly received. Mods - please move if necessary. Options 1 & 2 reversed for Season ticket holders and match ticket holders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 5, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Next rugby season confirmed as starting on weekend of 20th November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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