Bristol

57 - 44

Full Time

Bath

Bath vs Bristol

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Richard Lane goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Richard Lane bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

Kieran Marmion comes on.

77'

Harry Randall comes off.

77'

Ratu Naulago comes on.

77'

AJ MacGinty comes off.

77'

Jake Heenan comes on.

77'

James Dun comes off.

77'

Orlando Bailey comes on.

77'

Will Butt comes off.

77'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell kicks the penalty.

77'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by AJ MacGinty as they hook it left.

70'

It was a certain try if Bath Rugby hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

67'

Yellow Card

Noah Heward (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Jaco Coetzee goes through the gap.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Virimi Vakatawa coming on.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with James Williams coming off.

66'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Josh McNally coming on.

66'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Miles Reid coming off.

66'

Bath Rugby sub Tom Carr-Smith comes onto the field.

64'

Louis Schreuder departs for Bath Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Bath Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thomas du Toit touching down.

63'

Yellow Card

Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

61'

Bristol Bears sub Sam Grahamslaw comes onto the field.

61'

Kyle Sinckler departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Josh Caulfield comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Magnus Bradbury leaves the field.

58'

Chris Cloete comes on.

52'

GJ van Velze comes off.

52'

Josh Bayliss comes on.

52'

Quinn Roux comes off.

52'

Niall Annett comes on.

52'

Tom Dunn comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ MacGinty kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Magnus Bradbury from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

50'

Fitz Harding sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Fitz Harding as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Gabriel Ibitoye as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jaco Coetzee dots the ball down from close range.

48'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Archie Griffin getting some game time.

45'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Juan Schoeman being replaced.

45'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fitz Harding dots the ball down from close range.

43'

James Dun makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Bath Rugby go for goal with Finn Russell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Bath Rugby is finished off by Tom de Glanville, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Joe Cokanasiga being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Woolmore coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Will Butt being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Trouble here as AJ MacGinty breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for James Williams.

31'

Trouble here as James Williams breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by AJ MacGinty is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Richard Lane breaches the defence.

29'

Fred Davies comes on.

27'

Will Capon comes off.

27'

Conversion

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tom Dunn scores from close range.

26'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Noah Heward

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Noah Heward bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Richard Lane.

22'

Yellow Card

Louis Schreuder (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ MacGinty bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

19'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

18'

Try

Bristol Bears are stopped just a few metres from the try line but AJ MacGinty picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ MacGinty bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Yellow Card

Jaco Coetzee (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

10'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Joe Batley

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Richard Lane took full advantage.

AJ MacGinty has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Will Capon touching down.

Finn Russell has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Joe Cokanasiga

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Cokanasiga goes through the gap.

Finn Russell sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Bath 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 27th January 2024, 07:05am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Janse van Rensburg

57 - 44

79'

Lane

55 - 44

78'

Russell

77'

50 - 44

MacGinty

50 - 41

73'

Penalty Try

67'

47 - 41

Heward

47 - 34

67'

Russell

64'

47 - 34

du Toit

63'

47 - 32

Luatua

47 - 27

61'

MacGinty

47 - 27

51'

Bradbury

45 - 27

50'

Russell

49'

40 - 27

Coetzee

48'

40 - 25

MacGinty

40 - 20

44'

Harding

38 - 20

43'

de Glanville

40'

33 - 20

Half Time

MacGinty

33 - 15

32'

Williams

31 - 15

31'

Russell

27'

26 - 15

Dunn

26'

26 - 13

MacGinty

26 - 8

23'

Heward

24 - 8

22'

Schreuder

19'

19 - 8

MacGinty

19 - 8

18'

MacGinty

17 - 8

17'

Russell

15'

12 - 8

Coetzee

10'

12 - 5

MacGinty

12 - 5

10'

Batley

10 - 5

Capon

5 - 5

Cokanasiga

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Bath

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Bath

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

54%

3-6 secs

37%

25%

6+ secs

19%

17%

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Bath Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 12 on Sat 27th January 2024 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but Bristol Bears are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bath Rugby in 2nd and Bristol Bears in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby Squads

The official squads for Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.