LIVE SCORING | Champions Cup: Stormers v Bristol Bears

Champions Cup: Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears - Prem side lose pool-stage opener

Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.

Champions Cup: Stormers v Bristol Bears

LIVE SCORING | Champions Cup: Stormers v Bristol Bears

The Stormers will be equally confident going into their clash against the Bristol Bears after their magnificent all-round display against the Sharks in Cape Town last weekend, which earned them a rewarding 39-22 victory, and the fact that they have also only suffered one defeat in the URC will undoubtedly add to their confidence. But the Capetonians will be wary of the Bristol Bears, who also come off two wins in three Premiership matches, and w…

We’ll learn a lot from that, says Marmion

BRISTOL skipper Kieran Marmion puffed out his chest despite Bears seven-try beating by the Stormers but insisted they will learn from the reverse. Bears had their chances to finish nearer on the board to the Stormers but failed to nail down some chances before falling away in the final quarter. Scrum-half Marmion said: “I’m proud […]

Dobbo pumped after ‘flat’ performance

John Dobson was pleased with how the Stormers dealt with two player dismissals and a sub-par first half to skin the Bristol Bears for a big Investec Champions Cup opening win. The post Dobbo pumped after ‘flat’ performance appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Stormers v Bristol: Five takeaways as Springboks-heavy Bomb Squad fires to batter Bear cubs after wasteful start

Following the Stormers' 49-12 victory over the Bristol Bears, here are our five takeaways from the Investec Champions Cup clash at the DHL Stadium.