Leicester Tigers Women

12 - 50

Full Time

Bristol Bears Women

Bristol Bears Women vs Leicester Tigers Women

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francesca McGhie bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Evie Gallagher bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Amber Reed will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

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

77'

Spellbinding play by Ellie Lewis is finished off with a try.

77'

Zoe Evans comes on.

75'

Amelia Tutt comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Tilly Smale took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Francesca McGhie took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Amber Reed successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Tilly Smale

67'

Meryl Smith sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Meryl Smith took full advantage.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ellie Lewis coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Lucy Burgess coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Tilly Smale coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jenny Hesketh coming off.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Alana Bainbridge coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Tahlia Brody coming off.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Zoe Warrington coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Charlotte Fray coming off.

65'

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

64'

Yellow Card

Caroline Collie (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Lana Skeldon goes through the gap.

62'

Amber Reed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Holly Aitchison

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Holly Aitchison goes through the gap.

60'

Holly Phillips comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Gwenllian Pyrs leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Deborah Wills as they get over the gainline!

58'

Holly Aitchison comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

Megan Varley leaves the field.

57'

Gabriella Nigrelli comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

Rownita Marston-Mulhearn leaves the field.

57'

Churchy Knight comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Leah Bartlett leaves the field.

55'

Tanya Bird comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Elis Martin leaves the field.

55'

Ofure Ugiagbe comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Lisa Cockburn leaves the field.

55'

Hollie Cunningham comes on.

54'

Delaney Burns comes off.

54'

Lana Skeldon comes on.

54'

Lark Atkin-Davies comes off.

54'

Conversion

Claire Gallagher adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

49'

Try

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

48'

Yellow Card

Meryl Smith (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

47'

Yellow Card

Alisha Butchers (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

45'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Lucy Nye coming on.

40'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Amy Relf coming off.

40'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Claire Gallagher coming on.

40'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Sarah Nicholas coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Amber Reed adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bristol Bears as Delaney Burns goes over.

40'

Lucy Burgess played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Evie Gallagher being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Leicester Tigers go for goal with Megan Jones taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The Leicester Tigers maul pushes over the tryline as Elis Martin scores.

36'

Conversion

Amber Reed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Meryl Smith as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Meryl Smith breaches the defence.

27'

Rownita Marston-Mulhearn played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Deborah Wills bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

24'

Amber Reed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Megan Varley

22'

That's a great try assist by Meryl Smith.

22'

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

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucy Burgess bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

21'

Conversion

Amber Reed converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Deborah Wills

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Deborah Wills bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

17'

Phoebe Murray sets up the try.

17'

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

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Lark Atkin-Davies goes through the gap.

Elliann Clarke comes on for Bristol Bears.

Sarah Bern leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Jenny Hesketh goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester Tigers Women v Bristol Bears Women 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 13th January 2024, 05:00am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Bristol Bears Women win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

80%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ward

77'

12 - 50

Reed

68'

12 - 45

Smale

67'

12 - 43

Penalty Try

64'

12 - 38

Collie

12 - 31

64'

Aitchison

60'

12 - 31

Gallagher

12 - 26

49'

Brody

10 - 26

48'

Smith

47'

5 - 26

Butchers

45'

5 - 26

Half Time

Reed

41'

5 - 26

Burns

40'

5 - 24

Martin

5 - 19

36'

Reed

27'

0 - 19

Smith

27'

0 - 17

Varley

22'

0 - 12

Reed

18'

0 - 7

Wills

17'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester Tigers Women

Bristol Bears Women

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Defence Profile

Leicester Tigers Women

Bristol Bears Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

58%

3-6 secs

33%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

103

Leicester Tigers Women vs Bristol Bears Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers Women face off against Bristol Bears Women in PWR Round 8 on Sat 13th January 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Bristol Bears Women in 3rd and Leicester Tigers Women in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers Women vs Bristol Bears Women Squads

The official squads for Leicester Tigers 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.