In 2002, they defeated Nottingham Medoc Casuals in the RFUW Rugby World National Cup Final at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, Northamptonshire, which they won with thirteen international players in their side.
[3] In 2007, they were promoted back into the Women's Premiership and played one more season as Clifton RFC.
[4] The Bristol Bears squad for the 2024–25 season is:[5] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.
At the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup three Bristol Ladies players captained their national teams.
Sarah Hunter, Carys Phillips and Claire Molloy captained England, Wales and Ireland respectively.