Can’t find anything online yet about Prem Cup fixtures for this season that have been confirmed. I do however quietly know that we have three games at home 🏟️ away games tbc.. - Bedford 02/11 (H) - Ampthill 24/11 (H) - Bath 15/02 (H) 🐻🕵️

Is anyone else confused by the clear differences in these two shirts? Some pictures show a black trim and some don’t. Which one is it? 👀Surely player shirts won’t be that different to fan ones? Have to say I prefer the one Elizalde is wearing!

Shame to see Big Bill ruled out so early on, unlikely to see him now til post the Autumn Internationals. Good news on Steve & Fitz 🤞 back fit for R1 in the Toon, especially important now we are missing our No. 8. I expect Dun to play a big role in the Back Row early season. 🐻

The hair still flowing in the wind then Daniel Thomas 🔥😎& great to see you ex Bristol Bears 🐻 lads still know how to send B*** packing even if is with Cardiff Rugby now😉😂 Give our best to Sheedo & go well for the season mate👊💪💙🐻🏉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #onceabearalwaysabear

Two huge blows. - Williams - 12 weeks - Malins - 8 weeks Expect to see a back line Saturday of: Randall, AJ, Gabs, Jenkins, BJVR, Bates, Lane with bench Marmion, Worsley and Elizalde. Injuries to this many back 3 players already in October is so unlucky. #KeepAJSafe

Although the idea of sitting next to a rival fan at their home ground is one of the things that sets rugby apart, being able to group all travelling 🐻s together is an exciting prospect and should see away atmospheres ⬆️ meaning the spectacle improves.

Not too far off besides Randall and Marmion switching roles for this week! 🫡

Buzzing to get back to the Gate today. Weather should suit our style and especially excited to see the young centres showing us what they can do. Sarries will have quality but just need to be accurate and make our opportunities count. Bears by 6. 🐻☀️

Very surprised to see no former Bears in this squad. Especially Ioan Llloyd who’s been in great form for Scarlets. Surely we should be convincing him to consider a return to Bristol Bears 🐻 he’d fit in so well to our squad and style of play. Great player to watch.

Excited to see Wolstenholme on debut on Friday with HR out. With a few big players retuning from injury, confident we will take down the Saints with their 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 absentees. Back line of: Wusty, AJ, JJ and BJVR, Gabs, Elizalde and Lane. Marmion, Worsley and Ravouvou on the 🪑

Slow game so far, ref absolutely killing it, blowing up for everything and pulling back all advantages 🐻

Has anyone heard anything about Siva? Is he injured? Bates and Gabs obviously have both been great but just surprised not to see him involved again.