09.09.24

🚨 TRANSFER NEWS: @tommay1 joins RugbyInsideLine for the 24/25 season! With the 10th most Premiership appearances in history, Tom will bring you unparalleled insight and analysis into the world of rugby. We’re back and bigger than ever before 💥

Excited to be using my experiences from Premiership Rugby & TOP 14 Rugby and more this year with RugbyInsideLine Give them a follow for all the latest news, behind-the-scenes insight and analysis on all things rugby.

With the 24/25 season fast approaching, here are some of the key storylines to keep an eye on 👇 🌹 Who will Steve Borthwick choose to replace Felix Jones as England's defence coach? 🦁 The Lions tour is only 9 months away. Who will be selected? ↕️ Promotion and relegation is

⚔️ BREAKING: Doncaster Knights have confirmed the signing of Telusa Veainu The Tonga international joins after a year at Sale Sharks With Sir Ian McGeechan and Joe Ford at the helm, the Knights are ones to watch in the promotion race this season 👀

🛁 Today, we're taking a deep dive into Bath Rugby ahead of the 24/25 season Last year's runners-up will be itching to go one better after narrowly missing out on Premiership glory Stay tuned on our channels for in-depth analysis on the Blue, Black and Whites today

🛁 Bath Fact File When Johann van Graan came to Bath 2 seasons ago, he said he wanted to create a team that was hard to beat. He certainly has achieved that. Next step? Win the Premiership. You would be a brave person to bet against Bath this year.

🃏 NEWS: Alex Dombrandt has been named Harlequins 🃏 club captain for the 24/25 season The former Cardiff Met Number 8 topped the charts last season for turnovers won and is one of the most dangerous ball carriers in England Winger Cadan Murley has been appointed Vice-Captain

🛁 Bath Departures A notable loss is fullback, Matt Gallagher, who has departed for Benetton as he looks to build his international career in Italy All in all, though, Johann van Graan will be delighted to have held on to the vast majority of his starting XV from last season

The bigger white blocks stand out for me. Players who remain & had extended runs in the side last season. Gallagher will be a loss but I think Bath Rugby can cope. Big block from someone at No.8 would be beneficial.

🛁 Bath squad 2024-25 Guy Pepper and Ross Molony boost an already formidable pack while Regan Grace and Austin Emens add depth to a star-studded backline Home-grown talent and big signings make this squad a force to reckon with!

🛀 POLL: Where will Bath finish in the 24/25 Premiership Rugby season? 💬 Let us know why below 👇

🗞️ THE RIL MUST READ - Will Kelleher 🦁 The 30-match cap will be difficult for Lions potentials to manage this season with: 18 + 2 Premiership games 4 + 4 European games 9 International games 10 Lions games Some tough decisions ahead... thetimes.com/sport/rugby-un…

All of these games ahead. Some huge games with each different competition. A proper ‘Footbqll Manager’ role when making each week’s team up. Some clubs could get nailed by this. Who struggles most? 📆📊🤯

🐻 Calling all Bristol Bears 🐻 fans. Keep an eye out on our channels today for an in-depth analysis on the season ahead If the end of last season is anything to go by, expect to see the Bears double down on their all-out-attack gameplan 💥 Get ready for a blockbuster year ahead

🐻 Bristol Fact File After a slow start, Bristol recovered their form to finish 5th place in the 23/24 season This year, Pat Lam and his young Bristol side will be looking for greater consistency as they push for a top 4 finish

If ever there was a team that can roll off some of the most exciting plays time and again it's this bunch; Bristol Bears 🐻 Properly exciting and someone like Mata is going to add another dimension to that. Plus some mental offloads! Can they consistently knock over top teams?

🐻 Bristol departures Callum Sheedy will be a big loss after 10 seasons at the club, whilst Magnus Bradbury and Kyle Sinckler depart having started the vast majority of matches Unsurprisingly, Pat Lam has recruited well. Watch this space for analysis on the signings at 2pm

🐻 Bristol squad 2024-25 The Bears are backing their homegrown talent to shine alongside some exciting additions who are bound to get Ashton Gate bouncing Fans will have to wait until November to see star Fijian Number 8 Viliame Mata, but Benjamin Elizalde is one to watch 👀