Exeter Chiefs Women

31 - 41

Full Time

Bristol Bears Women

Bristol Bears Women vs Exeter Chiefs Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gabriella Nigrelli getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Rownita Marston-Mulhearn being replaced.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Amy Coles getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Courtney Keight being replaced.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ella Lovibond getting some game time.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ilona Maher being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Alex Tessier has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Claudia MacDonald

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Claudia MacDonald took full advantage.

72'

Nancy McGillivray played a key part in that try.

72'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Merryn Doidge coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Liv McGoverne coming off.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Elliann Clarke coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Christiana Balogun coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Keira Bevan successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Simi Pam coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Hannah Botterman coming off.

65'

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

65'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alex Tessier touching down.

64'

Spellbinding play by Flo Robinson is finished off with a try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Linde van der Velden goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Katie Buchanan goes through the gap.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Maisy Allen comes onto the field.

60'

Rachel Johnson departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Demi Swann comes onto the field.

60'

Mikiela Nelson departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Delaney Burns comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

Hollie Cunningham leaves the field.

56'

Keira Bevan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

56'

Try

Ilona Maher scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Ilona Maher as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Alisha Joyce-Butchers.

55'

Cliodhna Moloney comes on.

52'

Emily Tuttosi comes off.

52'

Charli Jacoby comes on.

52'

DaLeaka Menin comes off.

52'

Linde van der Velden comes on.

52'

Ebony Jefferies comes off.

52'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Bristol Bears.

48'

Conversion

Keira Bevan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Megan Varley.

43'

Ilona Maher played a key part in that try.

43'

Ilona Maher makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Alex Tessier taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

An interception for Exeter Chiefs allows Claudia MacDonald to race clear for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Claudia MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Alex Tessier does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Taylor Perry as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Taylor Perry being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Alex Tessier.

36'

Conversion

Keira Bevan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Reneeqa Bonner, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Megan Varley sets up the try.

34'

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

34'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Ilona Maher being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Bristol Bears.

29'

Yellow Card

Mikiela Nelson (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilona Maher bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

23'

Conversion

Alex Tessier converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Liv McGoverne

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Liv McGoverne took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Taylor Perry is finished off with a try.

14'

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

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Phoebe Murray goes through the gap.

Holly Aitchison sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs Women v Bristol Bears Women 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sun 12th January 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Bristol Bears Women win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

Possession Last 10 min

20%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tessier

31 - 41

72'

MacDonald

29 - 41

72'

Bevan

68'

24 - 41

Tessier

24 - 38

64'

Maher

55'

19 - 38

Penalty Try

48'

19 - 33

Bevan

44'

19 - 26

Varley

43'

19 - 24

MacDonald

19 - 19

40'

Half Time

Tessier

14 - 19

38'

Perry

12 - 19

36'

Bevan

35'

7 - 19

Bonner

34'

7 - 17

Penalty Try

29'

7 - 12

Nelson

7 - 5

29'

Tessier

7 - 5

16'

McGoverne

5 - 5

15'

Murray

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs Women

Bristol Bears Women

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs Women

Bristol Bears Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

52%

3-6 secs

40%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

136

Last 5 Penalties

60'

67'

70'

76'

77'

Exeter Chiefs Women

Bristol Bears Women

Exeter Chiefs Women vs Bristol Bears Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs Women face off against Bristol Bears Women in PWR Round 13 on Sun 12th January 2025 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go, RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

Bristol Bears Women won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Bristol Bears Women in 4th and Exeter Chiefs Women in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs Women vs Bristol Bears Women Squads

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