Will Carpenter

Wyoming

Arts and Entertainment Reporter at Wyoming Tribune Eagle

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Red Roses select seven Bears in World Cup training squad

5 days ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Uncapped duo Simi Pam and Millie David are two of seven Bears named in Head Coach John Mitchell’s 42-player Red Roses training squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. David, who was the PWR’s joint leading try scorer in 2024/25, and loosehead prop Pam join Sarah Bern, Lark Atkin-Davies, Abbie Ward, Hannah Botterman and Holly Aitchison in the squad comprising of 23 forwards and 19 backs, who assembled at Hazelwood today (Monday 2 June).
Club legend Amber Reed appointed Women's Assistant Coach

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Club legend Amber Reed has been appointed Assistant Coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, working across Bears Women and University of Bristol Women’s Rugby Club. Reed, who announced her retirement from professional rugby after 16 seasons and an illustrious club and international career last month, will take on an Assistant Coach role within the Bears Women setup, as well as managing the strategic partnership between the club and the university.
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Harlequins - GP R18

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Noah Heward makes his long-awaited return from injury while Argentina international Pedro Rubiolo makes his Bristol Bears debut in Saturday’s Round 18 Gallagher Premiership clash with Harlequins at Ashton Gate (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Pat Lam’s side know victory will secure their place in Play-Offs, as the Bears Director of Rugby selects the returning Heward – who hasn’t featured since January – at full back in the absence of the injured Rich Lane.
Six Bears named in Scotland World Cup training squad

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Six Bears players have been in named in a 38-player extended Scotland training squad as the national team begins preparations for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, set to take place in England this August. Uncapped Meg Varley is joined in Head Coach Bryan Easson’s squad by Lana Skeldon, Hollie Cunningham, Elliann Clarke, Evie Gallagher and Emma Orr. The group will convene in camp throughout June to build for the Summer Test period before the Women’s Rugby World Cup begins in August.
RedRock Number Crunch: On the Play-Off hunt

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Check out all of the key numbers and statistics ahead of Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership round 18 clash with Harlequins at Ashton Gate (3.05pm KO). Fitz Harding led the league with 23 successful tackles in Round 17. He has made a league leading 247 so far this season. Gabriel Ibitoye and Kalaveti Ravouvou have each made 28 clean breaks this season – the joint-second most in the Premiership. Ravouvou is also among the top five players for defenders beaten (57).
Scotland stars commit futures to Bears Women

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Five of the club’s Scottish international stars have committed their futures to Bristol Bears, as the club continues to build an exciting squad for the 2025/26 season. Evie Gallagher, Emma Orr, Lana Skeldon, Elliann Clarke and Meryl Smith have all put pen to paper on new deals in Bear Country ahead of a blockbuster Women’s Rugby World Cup this summer.
Project Zulu Choir to perform at Summer Session

1 week ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Bristol Bears are delighted to welcome Project Zulu to Saturday’s Summer Session showdown against Harlequins at Ashton Gate. Fans attending the game will be treated to unforgettable performances by the Project Zulu Choir, made up of 20 children (aged 11–13) from Sipheni Senior Primary School and Sithobelumthetho Primary School in the Madadeni Township in South Africa.
Standout BUCS Super Rugby duo to join Bears in 2025/26

2 weeks ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Two of the standout players in BUCS Super Rugby, Cardiff Met’s Josh Carrington and University of Nottingham’s Will Ramply, have signed professional terms with Bristol Bears ahead of the 2025/26 season. Versatile full-back Carrington and dynamic lock Ramply both represented the club during the exhibition match against Queensland Reds in January and have enjoyed stellar campaigns in BUCS Super Rugby.
Full back Rich Lane pens new Bears deal

3 weeks ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Rich Lane, one of the Gallagher Premiership’s top attacking players in 2024/25, has agreed a new contract with Bristol Bears. The full back, who is enjoying a stellar season in the Premiership, currently ranks fifth for metres made (961) and third for line breaks (25). Lane has made 59 appearances for the club since arriving from Bedford Blues in 2022.
Bristol Bears shortlisted for Business Moment of the Year Award

3 weeks ago | bristolbearsrugby.com | Will Carpenter

Bristol Bears Women have been nominated for the Business Moment of the Year Award at the Fevo Sports Industry Awards, with the signing of Ilona Maher shortlisted as a ‘game-changing decision that has defined the sports industry over the past 12 months.’The Business Moment of the Year Award celebrates achievements that represent a significant shift in the sector’s direction of travel, with the awards ceremony held at Evolution London on Thursday evening (May 15th).