Pat Lam
Pat Lam is a Samoan rugby union coach and former player, currently serving as the Director of Rugby for Bristol Bears. Known for his innovative coaching style, he has previously led teams in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, earning respect for his ability to develop players and teams into competitive forces.
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Recent news mentions
Pat Lam dedicates Bristol Bears victory over Bath to late grandson.
Pat Lam dedicates Bristol Bears victory over Bath to late grandson
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
Pat Lam has combined steel and silk at Bristol and has international ambitions.
Steve Borthwick: Is Italy defeat the beginning of the end for England coach?
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Pat Lam is the coach of Bristol and was asked about stopping a side that refuses to take the ball to the floor.
One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-03
Pat Lam was mentioned as a potential assistant coach that Deans could bring with him.
All Blacks coaching search: How NZ Rugby plans to fix a broken process - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Pat Lam is mentioned as an eminently qualified candidate for coaching roles.
David Kirk’s nuclear option; NZR’s deficit between promise and performance; the high-performance conundrum; chasing the Boks – Inside RugbyNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Pat Lam is noted as one of the fine coaches in Connacht's history.
Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Pat Lam was part of the Premier Sports crew forecasting the match outcome.
Leinster fans discover their team is only human as pundits left stunned by Northampton upset – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Pat Lam is the Bristol Director of Rugby who commented on the attacking styles in the Premiership.
More than one Gibson-Park busily chasing a sporting goal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
