Bears Beyond The Gate

In this week's show we reminisce about the Bears 26-18 victory over South Africa A in front of a record-breaking attendance at Ashton Gate.

The boys discuss the game and the off-pitch events this made this game one that will live long in the memory. But find out why Lee had to raise a Gets My Goat from Thursday night.

We also discuss Bristols 38-31 loss away to Gloucester in the Premiership Cup and the Women's convincing opening league victory against Wasps.

We look ahead to the next league game against Sale, mourn the loss of Brizzley Bear and comment on his successor and round up this weekend's international action.

There's an invitation to Bears' CEO Tom Tainton and Bristol's favourite sports broadcaster to come on the show. All this and more with Lee, Miles, Pete, Tony and the return of the Christmas Tree.

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In this week's show we discuss Bristol Bears 31-12 friendly win against Cardiff at Ashton Gate.  Hear our thoughts on the game, performances and the match day announcer!

We then look ahead to Thursday's big Game against a South Africa XV at a sold out Ashton Gate. Find out who we think will play against the Boks and why it is so important the off-pitch experience is good for first time visitors to the Gate. We also think about the Team Pat will send to Gloucester in the Premiership Cup a mere two days after the South Africa game.

We also talk about the Bristol contingent in the Red Roses heartbreaking Word Cup Final loss to New Zealand and take a look at Sinckler and Genge's performances for England against Japan.

All this and more with Tony, Miles and Pete.

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In this week's show we just have to get a few things off our chests. It is a "Gets My Goat" special after a night to forget at Ashton Gate.

Bristol fell to a 25-10  defeat against Saracens in what was billed as a "Fireworks Spectacular". But much like the promised pyrotechnics, the Bears failed to ignite on the night as our losing streak continues. Hear our thoughts on the tactics, excuses and player performances.

We also look ahead to the friendly against Cardiff, discuss the performances of our International Bears and comment on a new arrival at Ashton Gate.

All this and more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.

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In this week's show the boys take a look ad the disappointing defeat at Franklin's Gardens. After a promising opening 10 minutes the Bears conceded 38 points without reply and eventually lost 45-31 to Northampton Saints.

Just about everything that could go wrong, did go wrong on a day to forget that included injuries to Joyce, Piutau and Capon. Hear our thoughts on the tactics, selections and player performances. 

We also look ahead to the visit of Saracens to the Gate on Bonfire Night and give our view on selections and score predictions. 

All this and more on this week's episode with Tony, Miles and Pete.

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In this week's show we discuss the 29-0 victory against Bath in the Premiership Cup. Harry Thacker helped himself to a hat trick as an experienced Bristol team overwhelmed Bath at the Rec.

We also look forward to the next league game away at Northampton Saints and give our thoughts on selections and score predictions.

In a busy week off the pitch we discuss the news that Kyle Sinckler has extended his Bristol contract, our surprise about Dan Thomas's hastily arranged loan to Scarlets and the signing of Will Porter from Wasps as scrum half cover.

All this and more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.

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In this episode we discuss the narrow 31-28 loss to Gloucester at Kinsgholm. After chastening defeats to Newcastle and Exeter this was an improved performance by Bristol, even if some basic errors cost us dear. Hear our thoughts on player performances and the key points from the game.

We also talk about the A Team's game at Exeter and the Women's cup game against Loughborough Lightening. There's also our thoughts on Wasps likely demise and rumours that the Bears might be looking at Dan Robson as scrum half cover.

All this and more with Lee, Miles, Pete and Tony.

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Bristol follow up their hugely disappointing loss away at Falcons with something even worse  - a record home Premiership points defeat at the hands of SW neighbours Exeter Chiefs. 

After a reasonable first half the second is a shocker leaving the Bears' faithful stunned on fan appreciation night and sadly the only followers leaving the Gate with grins on their faces were those from down the M5.

We analyse what went wrong and 'look forward' to another tough assignment on the road at Kingsholm. 

On a happier note we talk about the signing of Max Malins for next season and Joe Batley for the remainder of this and also ask the question that is on everyone's lips... where is Brizzly?

All this and more on this week's show with Pete, Lee and Miles.

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There are four grumpy Bears on this podcast after Bristol's hugely disappointing defeat away at bottom club Newcastle Falcons in the league. A catalogue of errors and lapses in discipline let the Falcons swoop for their first win of the season. Hear our post mortem on the game and the players' performances.

We also discuss the midweek defeat at home to Exeter in the Premiership Cup. Two young sides locked horns with the Chiefs coming out on top. Find out which of the young players stood out for TC on the night.

We also discuss Andy Uren's new three-year contract and the rumours that max Malins may return to Bristol next season.

All this and more on this week's show, with TC, Miles, Pete and Lee.

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In this week's show we discuss Bristol Bears 40-36 home win against London Irish. That's three wins in a row to start the season and 14 out of 15 available points collected. Hear our thoughts on the key moments and our review of the players' performances. 

We also look ahead to the mid-week game against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup and the next league game away at the faltering Falcons. We speculate on who we may see on Wednesday night and who will be kept fresh for the Newcastle game.

All this and much more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.

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In this week's show we cover the Bears opening games of the 2022-23 season.

First up the rescheduled opener against Bath, which saw the return of the Ellis 'Baby Rhino' Genge to Bristol.  We assess the narrow victory that came 24 hours later than expected following the sad passing of HM Queen Elizabeth. 

We then analyse this week's resolute away win against Wasps. Our first victory at their place for 22 years as the Bears put on a defensive masterclass. Hear our thoughts on the game and player performances. 

We also look ahead to the next game against London Irish, Worcester's fight for survival and reflect on a big week for the women's game in Bristol. All this and more with Lee, Miles, Pete and Tony.

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