bear necessities - the official coventry bears podcast! by Coventry Bears Rugby League

Time for another bonus episode for you. Fittingly, our 23rd episode of 2021 is a special with the bears number 23…yes, it’s Reece Rance!

In this special, post-season bonus episode, we chat to the new Coventry Bears record points scorer in a single season...the one and only Dan Coates!

The Bears weren’t able to round off their season with a win away at Rochdale, although Dan Coates *did* become the club’s all-time top points scorer in a single season, which is incredible. Co-hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart reflect on Sunday’s 50-22 loss and also hear from head coach Rich Squires.

We’re back to reflect on another narrow loss for the Bears, who were just edged out 18-13 by Doncaster at the weekend. Co-hosts Dave Musson & Craig Cathcart look back on that one and look ahead to this weekend’s season finale away to Rochdale. 

Better late than never, our podcast is back with all the reaction and analysis from last weekend’s agonising 32-30 loss away to Hunslet.

What a way to mark our final home game of 2021! Ten tries from the Bears on Sunday - seven of them in the second half - saw West Wales Raiders put to the sword in some style, with a 50-18 home win.

Ahead of this weekend’s final home game of the season, we’re joined by Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson to discuss some big topics - namely the ongoing discussions around plans for restructuring the sport and what it might mean for our club. Alan also gives us reaction to Sunday’s tough 46-18 loss away to Keighley Cougars.

A tough day at the office for the Bears on Sunday, who slipped to a 32-16 defeat at home to an impressive North Wales Crusaders side. Hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart dissect the match and also hear reactions from head coach Rich Squires and player/coach Dave Scott.

It was tense, it was close, but it was a win for the Bears in London against the Skolars last weekend! In this episode, co-hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart look back on a vital victory that keeps the Bears in the hunt for the play-offs. We also hear post-match reaction from Bears head coach Rich Squires and from player/coach Dave Scott.

Happy 100 episodes to us!

Good things come to those who wait…back-to-back wins!

And now for something a little different…

So, that was something else - wasn’t it?

We’re back after our unexpected week off, and we’ve got some controversy to get our teeth into, picking over the bones of the Bears’ 34-16 defeat at the hands of Doncaster on Sunday.

They might have lost on Sunday, but the Bears put in an excellent performance against promotion-chasing Workington Town - dominating the game in parts. In this week’s show, co-hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart pick out the positives and hear from head coach Rich Squires, and player/coach Dave Scott.

It was a tough day at the office for the Bears on Sunday, as they were soundly beaten 36-12 by a strong North Wales Crusaders side in Colwyn Bay. Hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart chew over a disappointing result, and hear the post-match thoughts of head coach Rich Squires, and player/coach Dave Scott.

The Coventry Bears bounced back in some style on Sunday, with a fantastic 38-30 win at home to the Rochdale Hornets. In this episode, we get very excited about it!

It wasn't what we'd hoped for as fans returned to the Butts Park Arena on Sunday, where the Coventry Bears were beaten 44-26 by the London Skolars. Co-hosts Dave Musson and Craig Cathcart reflect on that loss and bring you reaction from head coach Rich Squires and player/coach Dave Scott.

It’s a joyous, bumper show this week as we have a double celebration on our hands.

After more than 400 days away, the Bears finally got back to Betfred League 1 action on Sunday against promotion favourites Barrow Raiders. Although they ultimately lost 38-20, the Bears put in a quite terrific performance that suggests huge potential for the 2021 season.

The Bears are back in Betfred League 1 action this weekend, with a match at home to Barrow Raiders. To celebrate, we've put together a special episode where we're joined by Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson, head coach Rich Squires, and player/coach Dave Scott for a thorough preview of the new season.

The new season is fast-approaching, so our podcast is back for another look ahead!

Your official Coventry Bears podcast is back in preseason and we’re delighted to be here! In this first episode of 2021, Dave and Craig look into the Bears’ fixture list for the new season, talk about the potential return of crowds, and cover a few other things too.

For our final catch-up episode, we're joined once again by Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson. This time, we're talking all about the Rugby League World Cup - both about the match taking place at Coventry's Ricoh Arena next October and the Legacy Grant the Bears have been awarded.

We're joined once again by Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson to discuss what we can look forward to in the Bears camp between now and the start of next season. That means new recruits, new coaching staff, and a Bear Necessities exclusive about next year's playing kit!

We're back! Yes, it's been a while, but your official Coventry Bears podcast is finally out of lockdown and ready for your ears!

The Bears came off second best against one of the hot tips for promotion on Sunday, Barrow Raiders - we've got match analysis, plus exciting news from Canada and New York, and music from Wilde!

We've got all the reaction and analysis from the Bears' first game of the Betfred League 1 season, a home defeat to Newcastle Thunder. That means quick-fire analysis and the post-match thoughts of Bears Director of Rugby, Alan Robinson.

In tough conditions on Sunday, the Bears' Challenge Cup hopes for 2020 were dashed by a clinical Hunslet side. We've got all the analysis of the match and the reaction of Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson.

We’re back with more previewing!

The Bears wrapped up their pre-season fixtures with a defeat away to a full-strength Keighley Cougars side - it was a tough but useful outing for a young, experimental Bears team.

The Bears got 2020 off to a winning start on Friday night with a well-deserved 22-14 victory over the London Broncos at the Butts Park Arena. We’ve got all the analysis of that match and we’ll hear the post-match thoughts of Bears Director of Rugby Alan Robinson.

Rugby league is back in Coventry this Friday, and we are *so* ready for it! Ahead of the Bears' match against London Broncos, Dave and Craig are back to preview it all.

It's a new era for the Bears and for this podcast - introducing season 4 from Bear Necessities, your now OFFICIAl Coventry Bears podcast.