MichaelRobartes Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 1 minute ago, The Bard said: Will he be able to play for Ireland from next season? With a couple of exceptions (Sexton at R92 and Geordan Murphy at Tigers spring to mind), Ireland don't pick players who don't play in Ireland. I remember Tadhg Beirne being selected for Ireland whilst still under contract at Scarlets, but I think it was after the season had finished and he was joining Munster in a month or two anyway. Theoretically it's possible, but probably unlikely. No idea if he'll even be on Farrell's radar but if he starts well with Connacht then who knows. He'll only be 29. I wonder how much of the decision is based on his international ambitions. and how much is IRFU-led. He's a few U20s caps for us and the IRFU are generally keen to get Irish-qualified players on board. It's not every day that a guy with Joyce's experience becomes available. He may also just want to live and play in Ireland before he retires. Either way it's a really good signing for Connacht. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: With a couple of exceptions (Sexton at R92 and Geordan Murphy at Tigers spring to mind), Ireland don't pick players who don't play in Ireland. I remember Tadhg Beirne being selected for Ireland whilst still under contract at Scarlets, but I think it was after the season had finished and he was joining Munster in a month or two anyway. Theoretically it's possible, but probably unlikely. No idea if he'll even be on Farrell's radar but if he starts well with Connacht then who knows. He'll only be 29. I wonder how much of the decision is based on his international ambitions. and how much is IRFU-led. He's a few U20s caps for us and the IRFU are generally keen to get Irish-qualified players on board. It's not every day that a guy with Joyce's experience becomes available. He may also just want to live and play in Ireland before he retires. Either way it's a really good signing for Connacht. So if Farrell wants him involved he could pick him in the Autumn & 6 nations as long as the IRFU are happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Bard said: So if Farrell wants him involved he could pick him in the Autumn & 6 nations as long as the IRFU are happy? Exactly. It might even explain the really early announcement, but I suppose there are loads of possible reasons for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 Just now, MichaelRobartes said: Exactly. It might even explain the really early announcement, but I suppose there are loads of possible reasons for that. Given he publicly stated a desire to play for Ireland, this isn't as surprising as it initially felt. People assume a homegrown player will stay for their whole career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 20 hours ago, The Bard said: Given he publicly stated a desire to play for Ireland, this isn't as surprising as it initially felt. People assume a homegrown player will stay for their whole career. He's going to have lived the dream after having played for both of the clubs that are special to him. Good on him. Hope he has a brilliant season for Bristol and arrives in Galway on top form. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Bristol Bears will face Zebre and Perpignan in Pool A of the 2022/23 European Challenge Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/bears-set-for-historic-south-africa-xv-clash/ BEARS SET FOR HISTORIC SOUTH AFRICA XV CLASH TUESDAY, JULY 5TH 2022 Bristol Bears are set to host the World Champions and current number one ranked team in world rugby South Africa XV in an historic encounter in November. The three-time World Cup winners will visit Ashton Gate on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 as part of their Autumn Nations Series tour of the Northern Hemisphere. In what promises to be a bumper occasion in BS3, adult prices start from just £25, while Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the advance sales period until midnight on Wednesday, July 6th (two ticket limit per Season Ticket holder). KEY DATES Advance sales period: Tuesday, July 5th (10am) General sale: Thursday, July 7th (10am) SECURE YOUR SEAT NOW Bristol Bears Director of Rugby, Pat Lam said: “This is exactly one of the goals that Steve (Lansdown) and Chris (Booy) had for the Bears and our supporters at Ashton Gate - to have an opportunity to play a World class international team. Why not start with the current World Champions? “This is a massive opportunity for all our players to test themselves against one of the best; for our staff to put on an amazing unforgettable event and for our incredible supporters to welcome and host South African supporters from all over the world to Bristol and Ashton Gate. November 17th will be a memorable night make sure you lock it in to be there.” Bristol Bears chairman Chris Booy said: “This is a significant milestone for the club and really underlines how we far have come as the Bears. To host the World Champions at our home is incredibly exciting and it will be an event that will go down in the history books. “South Africa are one of the World’s most iconic international teams with a vibrant and passionate fanbase. We’re grateful to the South Africa Rugby Union, Premiership Rugby and World Rugby for their support and co-operation in helping us to deliver this unique and historic fixture.” This will be the first time Bristol has ever faced South Africa in a friendly fixture and only the sixth international opposition in the club’s 134-year history, most recently 19 years ago against the USA at the Memorial Ground in 2003. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) Looking forward to this (The South Africa game) Edited July 5, 2022 by Barrs Court Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 5, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Hopefully SA will bring a decent side that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 hours ago, phantom said: Hopefully SA will bring a decent side that night They're playing Italy two days later, so can't imagine it'll be a strong side. But I guess even their backups will be pretty decent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just got my tickets, interestingly the first 2 seats in every row of my block haven’t come up for sale, no idea why they’d hold those back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytimes Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Please can somebody assist me. I am told that Leanne Infante (England scrum half) plays for Bristol. However I watched Bristol's end of season games and she did not play once. Was she injured or unavailable. Thanks for any help you can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 6, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 2 hours ago, trickytimes said: Please can somebody assist me. I am told that Leanne Infante (England scrum half) plays for Bristol. However I watched Bristol's end of season games and she did not play once. Was she injured or unavailable. Thanks for any help you can give. I believe that she got injured at the start of March against Loughborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytimes Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Thank you Phantom - that explains it. I just thought it was strange that she is not included in the squad on the Bristol Sport website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 15k tickets sold for the SA game already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: 15k tickets sold for the SA game already. Bought mine this evening as completely forgot about them going on sale this morning! Luckily I managed to find the final three seats together in the South Stand. Barely any tickets left now aside from Upper Lansdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Bought mine this evening as completely forgot about them going on sale this morning! Luckily I managed to find the final three seats together in the South Stand. Barely any tickets left now aside from Upper Lansdown: They’ve got a nice little earner from these ticket sales, and I expect the bars will be doing an extremely good trade too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Bought mine this evening as completely forgot about them going on sale this morning! Luckily I managed to find the final three seats together in the South Stand. Barely any tickets left now aside from Upper Lansdown: Guess the Atyeo has only just been put on sale, as all blocks are now available with loads of tickets in each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 8, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: They’ve got a nice little earner from these ticket sales, and I expect the bars will be doing an extremely good trade too. I wonder how much we are paying to host them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, phantom said: I wonder how much we are paying to host them? £1 million + I would guess... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 Huge interest in this game, knocks anything we've done in football out of the water regarding sales. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 2 hours ago, phantom said: I wonder how much we are paying to host them? 2 hours ago, The Bard said: £1 million + I would guess... Wow. And there was me thinking this would be a nice little earner for the club; in addition to the fee we received for hosting the match, we would also receive a healthy return on ticket sales and on-site purchases - food and drink etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 hours ago, The Bard said: £1 million + I would guess... With respect is that an educated guess or more of a guesstimate?How much do you reckon the club would make after paying South Africa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 8, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Slacker said: With respect is that an educated guess or more of a guesstimate?How much do you reckon the club would make after paying South Africa? I guess you add gate receipts - food / drink - programmes - special scarfs etc - sponsorship - TV coverage Bristol will be getting worldwide coverage from the fixture, I was wondering if it was usual for a touring side to play a club team? I do wonder if it was all arranged the previous year when we were up the top of the table rather than how last season went? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 24 minutes ago, phantom said: I guess you add gate receipts - food / drink - programmes - special scarfs etc - sponsorship - TV coverage Bristol will be getting worldwide coverage from the fixture, I was wondering if it was usual for a touring side to play a club team? I do wonder if it was all arranged the previous year when we were up the top of the table rather than how last season went? It used to be very common up until about 20-25 years ago, doesn't happen much now because of tighter schedules and focus on player welfare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Slacker said: With respect is that an educated guess or more of a guesstimate?How much do you reckon the club would make after paying South Africa? Educated guesstimate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Super Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Bath first up should be a big crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, Super said: Bath first up should be a big crowd. Those ticket prices are eye watering though. Looks like it BT for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Paul G said: Those ticket prices are eye watering though. Looks like it BT for me Haven't seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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