Paul G

1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said:

Video of the course for the RC. Brutal and long. Hope the wind gets up

That looks beyond tough. As you say, hope the wind gets up should be fun watching the pro's scrambling.

7 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Last European Tour event being played at Wentworth before European team is finalised Sunday evening. Really looking forward to the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. American team already finalised and looking strong. Interesting to see who the 3 captain picks are

Poulter will be one I would have thought. He loves the Ryder Cup and always delivers (as they say)

Rugby trying to do the same as football and set up an allstars league?

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/premiership-rugby-blindsided-launch-new-5882992

It still amazes me that people think they are that important that the government wants to track them.

7 minutes ago, TomF said:

Followed by Wasps (A), Bath (H) and Harlequins (A)

..that's quite the start.

I've got a feeling that there will be six or seven teams fighting it out this season. Probably the closest season yet.

Only Saracens first up!!!!!!

https://www.premiershiprugby.com/gallagher-premiership-rugby/fixtures-results/

19 hours ago, elhombrecito said:

Really looking forward to this game. This will tell us how much we have learnt from the home defeat and how we will counteract the type of defence that will surely be employed against us in the playoffs.

20 hours ago, phantom said:

Not sure if everyone is aware, but Newcastle Vs Bristol is live on Ch5 Saturday from 12:15pm

Bristol kick off at 17:00 due to the dukes funeral. Exeter v Wasps is now at 12:15.

The legend John Afoa has signed a years extension today

1 hour ago, Slacker said:

Big win for Gloucester.Thought they were very good against us last month too.

It was against Exeters 3rd string, they rested everyone for the European game next week 

7 hours ago, BanburyRed said:

Great to see Max Malins get his first start for England vs France this weekend.....

Should have been in from the beginning in my view. Daley isn't and never will be an international 15. He can't tackle for a start. 

50 minutes ago, RedM said:

Isn’t Harry Thacker due back soon. Initially it was ‘New Year’ but that’s passed weeks ago. 

Apparently Pat said 'in the New Year' which was taken as the start of the year, but he meant anytime 2021!

1 minute ago, Robbored said:

When will the Bears know when/if  the postponed European matches will replaced with PL fixtures?

Both Baxter and Lam were saying that it would be a good option.

They know now. 2 week rest period. 

For those of you who don't know Saturdays K.O has been moved to 16:30 now

Not good news for the first two European games

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55233755

6 minutes ago, pommers1965 said:

https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again

They do get upset rather easily

2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said:

So we've made it??

Yes, depending on what happens with Sale we'll be either 3rd or 4th 

10 minutes ago, TomF said:

I think so as our points diff is better as is our bonus point count 

No, because they will have more wins. Wins first then points difference 

20 minutes ago, OldlandReddies said:

Will the Bristol game be shown in pubs ??

I believe its on in the Beehive

This looks like being an absolute belter of a game. Dragons haven't played for a long time so could be off the pace although I don't know any Welshman who is off the pace when they play an English team. We should win but I think it will be tight. 

As qualification for Europe is guaranteed now, I think Pat will aim for the Challenge Cup and hopefully grab a top 4 place. Bath, Wasps and Sale only have the premiership to aim for so its going to be a tough ask for our squad to compete on two fronts. 

Banned for 3 matches 

On 04/09/2020 at 20:15, Northern Red said:

Good win against a team that we never seem to beat.

No idea why Piatau was sent to the bin. Aside from a few handbags his crime appeared to be getting punched in the face.

Hes been cited

https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/disciplinary-update-siale-piutau/

Going to be a big effort to get anything off a strong Sale team. But as last week proved nothing should be taken for granted. 

3 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said:

Whole team 8/10 for me so far this half bar nagy and afobe who are 9/10

Excellent, I knew putting Forest to win on my super six would work