The chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association said his members are already seeing a boost in bookings as rugby fans from across the country book tickets for the matches and look for accommodation. Adam Flint said it is giving a much-welcome boost to the tourism industry in Bristol, at a time of the year when normally things start to drop off.

The undeniable best team in the world, England have external expectations to lift silverware this summer but Sadia Kabeya’s aims are different from that.

The 25-year-old was voted World Player of the Year in 2024 after helping the Red Roses to a Six Nations Grand Slam, in which she was the tournament’s top try scorer. Born in Rotherham, Kildunne plied her trade in rugby league before smoothly transitioning to union, quickly gaining a reputation for her try-scoring capabilities.

Legendary former Red Roses and 2014 Rugby World Cup winners Maggie Alphonsi and Sarah Hunter believe child-first coaching, which prioritises enjoyment, fun and children’s rights could be the key to sustaining the anticipated increase in girls’ participation from the Women’s Rugby World Cup which gets underway in England in just over a week’s time.

A Bristol Bears star has made his proud debut on the cover of Men’s Health UK ’s September issue. In the cover interview, 30-year-old Ellis Genge, from Knowle West, spoke candidly about his childhood, being diagnosed with dyspraxia as a teenager and how sport saved his life.