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‘I don’t think anyone really saw it coming. I didn’t’: meet Bristol’s World Cup hopeful Fitz Harding

The 27-year-old flanker confounded expectations leaping from Durham university’s fourth XV to Prem rugby captain – don’t bet against his big England ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Prem Rugby 2026-27: the essential club-by-club guide to the new season

Bath have a point to prove, Newcastle are shy of an A-lister and Aaron Wainwright could prove the signing of the summer at Welford Road

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Bristol climb into Prem top four – but victory over Newcastle comes at a cost

The Bears beat the Red Bulls 52-19 at Kingston Park but suffered significant injury woe

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Bristol Bears boss says Louis Rees-Zammit ‘a lot better’ for failed NFL spell

Rees-Zammit did not play an NFL game in his 18-month attempt to break into the sport, but the Bristol Bears director of rugby says the experience has made him physically a better player

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Bullish Bristol believe Rees-Zammit’s NFL spell has improved his rugby

Bristol director of rugby, Pat Lam, said Louis Rees-Zammit’s failed attempt to break into the NFL has made him a better rugby player

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Bristol survive scare but Newcastle off the mark in Prem as Spencer seals bonus

Louis Rees-Zammit’s second try enabled Bristol to go ahead as they beat Newcastle 36-27, but the visitors’ four tries gave them a first point

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

Brilliant Bristol run in six dazzling tries in Big Game mauling of Harlequins

Harlequins were thrashed 40-14 by Bristol on one of their rare outings at Twickenham’s main stadium

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

Belleau penalty helps Northampton repel Gloucester’s thrilling fightback

Northampton Saints, who led 31-7 at half-time, held off a second-half fightback against Gloucester to win a Prem thriller 37-35

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

Geoff Parling finds home comforts at Leicester despite lack of furniture

Leicester delivered a stirring comeback win over Harlequins for new coach who has moved back from Australia into unfurnished home

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

Louis Rees-Zammit expected to get ‘better and better’ after scoring stunner on Bristol debut

Rees-Zammit scored a stunning 60m try on his Gallagher Prem debut with Bristol

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025