BRISTOL Sonics have agreed a deal to remain at Landseer Avenue for the forseeable future ahead of their opening game of the Conference League South campaign against defending champions Sheffield Hallam Eagles (2.30pm).

Sonics played the majority of the previous campaign at the home of Dings Crusaders and are hoping to make the venue the focal point of rugby league in Bristol.

"We're thrilled that a deal has been agreed that will see the Sonics calling Landseer Avenue home for the foreseeable future," said Sonics' chairman Phil Cole.

"We have nothing but admiration for Steve Lloyd and all at Dings Crusaders for the way in which they've made the Sonics welcome on the previous times we've used the ground.

"We're positive that securing a lengthy deal to make Landseer Avenue our base will help us push rugby league forward in the city."

"The players enjoyed the experience of playing at Landseer Avenue last season," skipper Dom Swann added. "The place feels like home and we're positive that we can make it a "fortress".

"The ground is easily accessible and has great facilities, so hopefully, we can use this to build interest and get more fans supporting us on match days. We're looking forward to kicking off the season this weekend at our new permanent home."

Training sessions for the club's two open-age teams will take place at Landseer Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday nights (6.45pm).

By The Bristol Post | Posted: April 25, 2014