Rugby in Bristol

If you're a rugby fan then you'll easily find a rugby match in Bristol or the surrounding cities to watch a high-standard game of rugby.

Bristol Bears play in the RFU Premiership, the UK's first tier of national league rugby, and play other top teams in the country, including London Welsh, London Irish, Harlequins and Leinster). They play their home matches at Ashton Gate Stadium, which is also home to Bristol City Football Club.

• Go VIP at a Bristol Bears game

Not far away is Bath Rugby, who are also in the Premiership division. Bath is just 12 miles away from Bristol and easily accessible on the train (10-15 minutes journey time) from Temple Meads station, which is in the city centre of Bristol.

Alternatively, you can cross over the border to Wales and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff (under an hour by train or coach), where they host any number of international rugby matches. Visit the website for up-to-date fixture listings.

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