This Saturday (11th August) is West of England Finals Day at Shaftsbury Park, home of Dings Crusaders. Two finals back to back: Cheltenham Phoenix v Bath Gladiators Rugby League in the second tier Championship final, All Golds Rugby League v Swindon St George RL in the Super 5s overall Grand Final

Some #rugbyleague in Bristol today - 13:00 start at Dings Crusaders , free entry and two great games in prospect.

What a brilliant moment to see the Sonics on the field again this afternoon for the first time in a while. Thanks to Bath Gladiators Rugby League for hosting. Look out for more announcements in the coming weeks. #herecomestheboom #rugbyleague #bristoloriginal

We will be beginning training from Thursday 8th July. For the next few weeks we will be training alongside Bath Gladiators Rugby League as we build our squad. Time: 19:00 Address: Farmborough Rec, , BA2 0BE. Players welcome, New & Old. DM us to register #RugbyLeague #herecomestheboom

Anyone familiar with Bristol Sonics will know Sam who played for the Sonics from 2012 to 2016. Sam will be leading player recruitment for the Sonics teams. Any interested players (new or old) please contact Sam or the club. #herecomestheboom #bristolrugby #rugbyleague

What an amazing experience as Bristol Sonics played their first match since 2018 v Infantry RL tonight at the home of Bath Gladiators Rugby League An amazing group of guys, a great game and a special moment at the end as their players sang a Fijian prayer. #rugbyleague #herecomestheboom

A few action shorts from Bristol Sonics first game back v Infantry RL last week. Infantry RL won 36-12 but Sonics were the real winners, returning to the field for first time since 2018. A reminder to all that training is at 7pm on Thursdays. #bristolrugby DM for more info.

We are delighted to be joining Valencia Huracanes in @franchiserugbyleague Having been a community club since 2017 we look forward to taking the next step in our clubs development. Read more here bathgladiators.com/bath-gladiator…

We are delighted to announce our new GM of Bristol Sonics, Juan Jasso. bristolsonics.com/juan-jasso-app…

Our final @franchiserugbyleague licence has been granted to Bristol Sonics RLFC who will be joining neighbours and fierce rivals Bath Gladiators Rugby League in the league for 2023 as well as Valencia Huracanes and Alicante Cruzados #franchiserugbyleague #rugbyleagueexpansion #rugbyleague

Really exciting things happening Bristol Sonics RLFC this week. First we welcome @jasso28uk as GM and now we are thrilled to be joining Bath Gladiators Rugby League Valencia Huracanes Alicante Cruzados in the 2023 @franchiserugbyleague Sonics are ready to reclaim our City! #herecomestheboom #rugbyleague

Meet Phil Johnson, Head of Player Discipline for @franchiserugbyleague Phil is a former player for Wakefield District & Yorkshir The Director of Devon Sharks RLFC & founder of Exeter Ravens RL. Phil started reffing in 2016 & now part of Cornwall RL official team for League 1. #rugbyleague

We'll get the suncream ready #herecomestheboom

Our site is now live. Check out franchiserugby.com to stay up to date with the latest news and information about the league & the teams. Bath Gladiators Rugby League Alicante Cruzados Valencia Huracanes Bristol Sonics RLFC #franchiserugbyleague #expansion #GrowTheGame

This is very sad news for Rugby League. Ever since we played a World Cup game in Bristol in 2013, the game has done nothing to try to promote the game in such a major city. How about taking the Magic Weekend there in the near future? x.com/BristolSonicsR…

Sadly, this has been coming for a while. Aggressive recruitment from fellow clubs in the region (particularly the All Golds) was the final nail in the coffin. I wish the club the best of luck trying to rebuild. x.com/bristolsonicsr…

More signs of a sport drifting, Univ of Gloucestershire & Oxford stood down in League 1 for supposed Bristol side in 2019, now no community activity in the city, Sonics were pioneers, scrapping of the Rugby League Conference for an artifical semi-pro national footprint a scandal x.com/BristolSonicsR…

Bristol Sonics RLFC Sorry to hear this - I know how hard it is in a development area. Hope it comes together again, have appreciated your efforts.

Dreadful news for both the club & the development of RL in the area that Bristol Sonics RLFC have had to withdraw from WoE. Feel for everyone who has worked so hard. Bounce back fellas - you have our support