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6 unusual facts about Bristol Rugby


Luke Eves

Eves signed for Newcastle from Bristol towards the end of the 2009/10 season, with the signing being announced the day after Bristol lost to Exeter in the Championship final.

Malcolm Bridge

Bridge is also the founder of Bristol Rugby Mini & Juniors Section and a former Chairman of Bath Mini Rugby.

Peter Thorburn

He worked previously for New Zealand national rugby union team and was also a coach, then Director of Rugby at English club Bristol Rugby from 2001 to 2003.

Richie Collins

Originally a police officer, he started playing club rugby for South Wales Police RFC, and later Newport RFC, Cardiff RFC, Pontypridd RFC (he also coached the team in 2000) and Bristol Rugby.

Sam Giddens

For the 2009-10 season, Giddens moved to England, signing with Bristol Rugby of the RFU Championship.

Stephen Lansdown

Stephen Philip Lansdown (born 30 August 1952) is co-founder with Peter Hargreaves of UK financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown and majority shareholder of Bristol Rugby and Bristol City Football Club.


Colston's School

Alan Morley MBE, holder of world record for tries scored in first class rugby union and current board member at Bristol Rugby


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