Who owns Bristol Bears Rugby Club?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on January 12, 2026
Stephen Philip Lansdown CBE (born 30 August 1952) is an English-born Guernsey billionaire. He co-founded the British financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown with Peter Hargreaves. He is a founder of Bristol Sport and majority shareholder of Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers, and Bristol City Football Club.
Who owns Bristol sport?
Bristol Sport promotes access to professional sport and participation in sport across all age and capability ranges. It is part of a stable of sports companies owned by Stephen Lansdown.When did Lansdown buy Bristol Rugby?
He co-founded investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown and also owns Bristol City FC. He bought the Bristol rugby club in 2008 from a consortium who had purchased the club from Bath Rugby stalwart Malcolm Pearce.How long has Steve Lansdown owned Bristol City?
A man for all sports"My main sporting passion is football and I've been involved with Bristol City now for over 20 years, so yes that's first and foremost," he said.