Joe Cokanasiga of Bath Rugby on May 12, 2025
Preview: Bath Rugby vs. Bristol Bears - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Gallagher Premiership clash between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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 Saracens head coach Mark McCall pictured on September 5, 2020
Champions Harlequins launch the defence of their title at Newcastle on September 19 .
Jul 13, 10:39
 Tom Youngs in action for Leicester Tigers in April 2019
Tempers flared following the Tigers' narrow defeat to Bristol on June 5.
Jun 21, 11:28
 Bristol Bears' Max Malins scores their first try on May 8, 2021
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final between Bristol Bears and Harlequins at Ashton Gate, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jun 17, 14:49
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
The Premiership rivals are chasing a place in the Twickenham final.
Jun 16, 16:06
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
The Bears prop was a late addition to Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad.
Jun 9, 13:08
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
Pat Lam was accused of lying by Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick during a heated disagreement.
Jun 9, 13:00
 Kyle Sinckler in England training March 6, 2020
Pat Lam hails Kyle Sinckler after British and Irish Lions omission
The England international was a surprise omission from the Warren Gatland's touring squad.
May 12, 12:49
 Bristol Bears' Harry Randall scores a try against Wasps in the Premiership semi-final on October 10, 2020
Bristol Bears scrum-half Harry Randall out for "seven, eight weeks"
Uncapped number nine was hurt during England training.
Mar 3, 13:53
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English clubs are not due to return to action until the end of January.
Jan 12, 15:34
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam relishing Exeter Chiefs clash
Top-of-the-table clash set for Sandy Park.
Jan 6, 16:51
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
Bristol are boosted by the return from injury of their captain Steven Luatua, who makes his first appearance this season.
Dec 19, 09:53
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
Bristol are back in the blue riband European competition after 12 years.
Dec 11, 13:36
 Bristol's Callum Sheedy Pictured in September 2020
The Bristol number 10 looks set to play a key role against Georgia.
Nov 18, 16:50
 Wasps head coach Lee Blackett pictured in August 2020
The Coventry club's participation has been put in doubt because of a number of positive tests.
Oct 21, 07:45
 Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam pictured in October 2019
The Bears beat Toulon 32-19 in Aix-en-Provence to become the ninth English Premiership side to take the title.
Oct 16, 23:15
 Bristol Bears' Charles Piutau scores his sides first try against Newcastle Falcons on May 18, 2019
Bristol face Toulon in this season's European Challenge Cup final.
Oct 13, 14:13
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Plans for supporters to attend sports venues in England from October 1 are to be placed on hold.
Sep 22, 16:25
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
The Bears' Gallagher Premiership match against Leicester at Ashton Gate must now be played behind closed doors.
Sep 22, 14:59
 Wasps' Dan Robson scores against Bristol Bears on September 13, 2020
The hosts scored nine tries at the Ricoh Arena.
Sep 13, 14:53
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
The top two are separated by eight points ahead of their Ashton Gate clash on Tuesday.
Aug 24, 15:48
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
The west country club take on Gloucester on Friday.
Aug 18, 12:59
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
Radradra has been tipped to dominate.
Aug 14, 15:46
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
The Bears had won five games in a row before lockdown stopped them in their tracks.
Aug 12, 12:43
 Wasps director of rugby Dai Young pictured in 2016
Dai Young insists every game is big for struggling Wasps
Wasps need to start picking up points after a slow start to the league campaign.
Dec 26, 13:13
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
Pat Lam thrilled with Bristol's attitude ahead of 'massive game' at Brive.
Nov 21, 16:47
 Pat Lam pictured in May 2019
Lam will see his title change from head coach to director of rugby.
May 22, 10:06
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Bristol Rugby name Pat Lam as new head coach
Bristol Rugby announce the appointment of Pat Lam as the club's new head coach.
Dec 5, 10:48
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Pat Lam pens new Connacht deal
Connacht coach Pat Lam puts pen to paper on a new three-year contract with the club.
Jan 21, 17:04
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Kieran Marmion signs Connacht extension
Ireland's Kieran Marmion signs a new contract with Connacht that will run until the summer of 2016.
Nov 4, 14:57