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Bristol’s double blow

NEW Bristol signing Ethan Staddon and back Noah Heward have both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries and face long spells on the sidelines. Back row Staddon, right, who joined the Bears from Bath this summer, has undergone surgery, as has…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:59 AM
Bristol’s double blow
Key Things to Know
  • Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward both suffered ACL injuries and have undergone surgery.
  • Noah Heward was injured five minutes into Bristol's Prem Rugby Cup defeat to Exeter.
  • Kalaveti Ravouvou faces roughly 12 weeks out due to a knee injury suffered with Fiji.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bristol Bears have suffered major injury setbacks as new signing Ethan Staddon and back Noah Heward have both sustained anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Both players have already undergone surgery and now face extensive spells on the sidelines. Heward sustained his injury five minutes into the club's Prem Rugby Cup loss to Exeter two weeks prior.

The Bears are facing further squad absences across multiple positions. Centre Kalaveti Ravouvou is ruled out for roughly 12 weeks after sustaining a knee injury during international duty with Fiji, while prop Max Lahiff was sidelined for the clash against Sale due to an ankle problem.

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