Founded in 2005 as the south west’s first inclusive rugby team, the Bisons have welcomed players (and supporters) of all abilities, backgrounds and sexualities from Bristol, Somerset, South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas since that time.

[2] The founders felt that it would be good to spread the messages of an inclusive rugby team in the south west.

Training for the newly formed club started early in 2005 with its first match seeing the Bisons vs. a Barbarians side of players from Manchester and Bristol.

By 2009, following a quiet spell, it was decided to relaunch the club with new kit and promotional material.

As of 2024, the club now has over 95 active players and supporters, with current sponsorship and support from First Bus in the West of England, Event Exchange, Bristol Bear Bar, Top to Toe Physiotherapy, Valesco Fitness, Fire & Evacuation Services, Hawkland Construction, Bristol Beer Factory [1], and the Queenshilling nightclub.The following is a list of tournaments held by or attended by the team.