Bristol Bears Women

41 - 17

Full Time

Trailfinders Women

Bristol Bears Women vs Trailfinders Women

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

80'

Bristol Bears go for goal with Meryl Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Meryl Smith

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Meryl Smith bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Deborah Wills is finished off with a try.

79'

Sophie Molton comes on.

77'

Ella Amory comes off.

77'

Lauren Brooks comes on.

77'

Kate Zackary comes off.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Lark Atkin-Davies took full advantage.

74'

Trailfinders decide to make a substitution, with Lindelwa Gwala getting some game time.

74'

Trailfinders decide to make a substitution, with Tyson Beukeboom being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Evie Gallagher took full advantage.

71'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Meryl Smith as it drops short of the posts.

69'

Try

The kick through from Bristol Bears has allowed Megan Varley to touch down.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Megan Varley took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Meryl Smith.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sarah Bern took full advantage.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Megan Davies coming on.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Keira Bevan coming off.

66'

Meryl Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Phoebe Murray

62'

Spellbinding play by Megan Varley is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Megan Varley goes through the gap.

62'

Bristol Bears sub Gabriella Nigrelli comes onto the field.

60'

Abbie Ward departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Bristol Bears sub Deborah Wills comes onto the field.

60'

Jenny Hesketh departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Meryl Smith kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

The Bristol Bears pack has powered over for Lark Atkin-Davies to score the try.

58'

Jess Cooksey comes on for Trailfinders.

57'

Rosie Inman leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Meryl Smith kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

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

53'

Shannon Ikahihifo comes on.

51'

Amelia Buckland-Hurry comes off.

51'

What a run here by Phoebe Murray as they get over the gainline!

50'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Evie Gallagher getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Claire Molloy being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Sarah Bern getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Elliann Clarke being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Lark Atkin-Davies getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Lana Skeldon being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Hannah Botterman getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gwenllian Pyrs being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Ellie Green makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Julia Schell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Penalty Goal

Ellie Green kicks the penalty.

43'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Meryl Smith coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Holly Aitchison coming off.

40'

Trailfinders make a substitution with Andrea Stock coming on.

40'

Trailfinders make a substitution with Sara Seye coming off.

40'

Trailfinders sub Elisa Riffonneau comes onto the field.

40'

Cristina Blanco departs for Trailfinders.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Elliann Clarke being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Phoebe Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Ellie Green hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

36'

Trouble here as Jenny Hesketh breaches the defence.

33'

The conversion is on its way from Ellie Green but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Trailfinders ends with a try for Rosie Inman.

30'

Spellbinding play by Abby Dow is finished off with a try.

30'

Holly Aitchison curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Bristol Bears maul...no miracles today as Lana Skeldon powers over.

25'

Penalty Goal

Ellie Green does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Ellie Green makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Carys Cox goes through the gap.

Conversion

Holly Aitchison has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Bristol Bears pack has powered over for Lana Skeldon to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol Bears Women v Trailfinders Women 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 16th December 2023, 07:00am CST 
  
 Shaftesbury Park

Points Flow Chart

Bristol Bears Women win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

82%

Possession Last 10 min

18%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

41 - 17

79'

Varley

36 - 17

68'

Murray

31 - 17

62'

Smith

26 - 17

59'

Atkin-Davies

24 - 17

58'

Smith

19 - 17

54'

Botterman

17 - 17

53'

Green

48'

12 - 17

Green

43'

12 - 14

Half Time

Inman

30'

12 - 11

Skeldon

12 - 6

25'

Green

17'

7 - 6

Green

11'

7 - 3

Aitchison

7 - 0

Skeldon

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

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Bristol Bears Women vs Trailfinders Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears Women face off against Trailfinders Women in PWR Round 5 on Sat 16th December 2023 at Shaftesbury Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Trailfinders Women won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Trailfinders Women in 3rd and Bristol Bears Women in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears Women vs Trailfinders Women Squads

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