Bears Beyond The Gate

The boys discuss Shaun Malton's departure at the end of the season and wonder if three hookers is enough for 2020/21. We also talk about the fly-half situation with Nathan Chamberlain on his way north of the border next season. There's also the news that Mark Irish (scrum coach) follows Jonathan Thomas on taking a new coaching role with Worcester Warriors next season. We ask will we see...

In the episode the boys talk about the departures of two of the current squad at the end of the season - scrum half Nic Stirzaker and tight-head prop Lewis Thiede. Will they be replaced or in the current climate will we make do with what we've got? With Will Hurrell's retirement from rugby confirmed, we reminisce on the four season that Will has served for the Bears and wish him all the...

In this week's show we discuss Jake Armstrong's contract extension and the strength in depth we have at tight head. We touch on the rumour that Bath scrum half Chris Cook has been linked with Bristol Bears and the news that players and staff are taking a 25 per cent pay cut. We also pick out the opposition players that have impressed us in games against Bristol this season. Do you agree...

In this week’s show the boys discuss the suspension of the season due to Coronavirus. What does it mean for Bristol, the wider game and the future of the professional game? There’s also Ian Madigan’s departure to Ulster at the end of the season and Nathan Chamberlin’s sensational performance for Scotland against Wales in the recent U20s fixture.  Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears rugby podc...

This week the boys are joined by former Bristol scrum half, Mark Newall, to talk about the Bear’s 28-15 win to establish a club record five-game winning streak in the Premiership. We review the game, the performances and the talking points. There are also our thoughts on the loan deals for Saracen’s duo Ben Earl and Max Malins; Joe Marler’s antics in England’s win against Wales; and a round up of...

The boys talk about doing the double over arch rivals Bath. Bristol win 13-19 at the Rec for our first league victory since 2006. Are we happy? Not half! We also look ahead to the Harlequins game and round up rugby news from BS3 and beyond.  Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears rugby podcast made by fans for fans.  Let us know what you think!

The boys discuss the hard-fought 13-10 win against Worcester Warriors at Ashton Gate that sees Bristol climb up to third in the league. We look ahead to next week's game against arch-rivals Bath at the Rec' and round up the comings and goings on the player front. We also talk about the shocking news that Bristol centre, Will Hurrell, suffered a stroke during the away game at Leicester. W...

We discuss the dramatic turnaround in fortunes for Bristol Bears to run out 20-14 winners away at Northampton Saints. From an error-strewn first 60 minutes to a clinical final 20.  We look ahead to the game against Worcester and wonder if Pat will change a winning team.  In our round-up we give our thoughts on the future of the Championship, development plans at Ashton Gate and the arrival of Umbr...

In this week's show it's Six Nations sausages from Knowle West's finest Ellis Genge. We talk about the Scotland v England game and some of the incidents on and off the pitch. We look ahead to next weekend's league game against Northampton and pick our Bear's 15 to take on the high-flying Saints. We also read out a listeners email that prompts a debate about the atmosphere...

This week the boys discuss the signing of British Lion, Kyle Sinckler, and the return of one of our own, Mitch Eadie. There's also the merits of the four contract renewals also announced this week. But where does that leave the squad for next season with the contracts of over 20 players coming to an end in June. Who will stay and who will go - we give our thoughts. We look at the ticket prici...

In this show we discuss Bristol’s dazzling second half performance to beat old rivals Gloucester 34-16. The win gets our league ambitions back on track and secures the Rifles Cup. Also find out why co-presenter, Lee, is keeping a low profile this week.   We also give our opinions on the unfolding Saracens saga and give our thoughts on the Six Nations. In this week’s Gets My Goat, Miles unleashes h...

We discuss the last-minute try that salvaged a 7-7 draw against Zebre away in the Challenge Cup that was just enough for Bristol to gain the second-seed spot in the knockout phases. We take a look ahead to the quarter final against Dragons in April and who we may meet if we progress. With the injury list growing we debate who Pat will pick for the big league game against Gloucester - the 227th mee...

We discuss Bristol Bears impressive 52-3 win against Brive to secure a home quarter final in the European Challenge Cup. But with the potential to grab a home semi final too, what team should we send to Italy next week? We also have a chat about the Six Nations and whether we’ll see any Bears called up for international duty. There’s also a ‘Gets My Goat’ to finish the show. Bears Beyond The Gate...

The boys discuss Bristol Bears 31-18 defeat at Welford Road and their first experience on the Supporters Club coach. They also witness a surprising dash to a Leicester kebab shop. We look ahead to the return of the European Challenge Cup with the home game against Brive; answer comments from social media; and give our updated predictions for the rest of the season. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Brist...

Despite a bumper crowd at Ashton Gate the Bears put on a stuttering performance losing 21-26 to lowly Wasps. We discuss where it went wrong and what needs to change before the trip to Welford Road in the New Year. We also take a look at Bristol Bears' record against Leicester Tigers over the years.  Finally, there's our Festive Quiz where you can pit your wits against Lee, Miles and Pete...

The boys discuss what the 47-13 defeat at Allianz Park means for our season and we hear from fans after the final whistle. We look ahead to the big festive clash at the Gate against Wasps and speculate on who Pat will pick for that game. Finally, we reveal the findings from our Merchandise Survey and give you the latest on the brewing Bobblegate controversy. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bear...

We talk about the tries from hookers Will Capon and Harry Thacker that gave Bristol Bears an historic win against Stade Francis in Paris. In this show we hear from Bears and Stade fans about the game and the atmosphere in and around the stadium. We also look ahead to the league game away at Saracens and debate how Pat Lam will use the squad over the festive season with three league games in just o...

Ian Madigan returned to the side to help Bristol Bears seal another win in the European Challenge Cup - beating Stade Francais 37-11 at the Gate. We review this performance; talk to both Bears and French fans after the game; and look ahead to the rematch next weekend. We also reminisce about our live show* with BBC Radio Bristol last week and pick up on the latest transfer rumours. We end with a h...

In this show we take a close look at the Bear's 27-27 draw at Ashton Gate against London Irish. With a red card, uncontested scrums, a try-scoring bonus point and a last minute penalty there's lots to talk about in the show. We also look ahead to the upcoming games against Stade Francais; reflect on the signing of Fijian superstar Semi Radradra; and speculate on how else might be coming...

Wowza! Bristol Bears crossed the Channel for what looked like their toughest group fixture in the European Challenge Cup and outclassed Brive 0-36. This was the first time the French team had failed to score at home in 57 years! The boys discuss the stellar performance by the Bears and have a giggle about the live online coverage. They also look ahead to next week's league game at the Gate ag...

In this episode we have a pre-match beer with Bris Vadar (aka Andrew Cleaver) one of the club's biggest fans. We reflect on the 59-21 win against Zebre in the European Challenge Cup and speak to fans right after the game about Ioan Lloyd's performance and how far we can go in this competition. Bears Beyond the Gate is Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. Let us know what you thin...

The boys are buzzing after Bristol Bears produce a magnificent comeback to beat Exeter Chiefs in Devon and go top of the Gallagher Premiership. We review the players performances and pick out some of the main talking points. We also discuss the salary-cap fine for Saracens and reflect on their -35 points penalty. Finally, there's an Exeter related 'Gets My Goat' this week.  Bears Be...

On this week's show we talk about the impressive defensive performance as Bristol Bears beat Sale Sharks 16-10 on a rainy night in south Bristol. We look ahead to the next game against Devon rivals, Exeter Chiefs; and give our final thoughts on the Rugby World Cup. Finally, our 'Gets My Goat' section puts the spotlight on the club shop. Bears Beyond The Gate is a Bristol Bears podca...

In this episode the boys review Bristol Bears narrow defeat away against Harlequins and look forward to the next home game against Sale. There's our thoughts on England's impressive World Cup semi-final win against the All Blacks and our chances against South Africa in the final. We answer some listeners' questions and finish with a Haka-related 'Gets My Goat'. Bears Beyon...

The boys are still buzzing after Bristol Bears 43-16 win over Bath in the first league game of the season. We review all the action at the Gate and speak to you, the fans, about your thoughts straight after the match. We discuss potential changes to the starting 15 for the next game away at Harlequins and do our regular Rugby World Cup review, including Siale Piutau's last game for Tonga and...