Loughborough Lightning

21 - 24

Full Time

Bristol Bears Women

Bristol Bears Women vs Loughborough Lightning

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Keira Bevan but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amy Dale bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

76'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Aisha Jah getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Maisie Davies being replaced.

72'

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

72'

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

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Elliann Clarke getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Sarah Bern being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ella Lovibond took full advantage.

68'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Paige Stathopoulos coming on.

67'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Kathryn Treder coming off.

67'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Emma Orr

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Emma Orr goes through the gap.

66'

Ruahei Demant sets up the try.

66'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Tahlia Brody coming on.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Sadia Kabeya coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jenna De Vera coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Meryl Smith coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Chloe Daniels coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jasmine Joyce-Butchers coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears sub Jenny Herring comes onto the field.

62'

Pamphinette Buisa departs for Bristol Bears.

62'

Loughborough Lightning sub Christine Belisle comes onto the field.

62'

Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele departs for Loughborough Lightning.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Emma Orr goes through the gap.

60'

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

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Millie David.

58'

What a run here by Millie David as they get over the gainline!

58'

Ruahei Demant played a key part in that try.

58'

Lucia Scott comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

57'

Alev Kelter leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele as they get over the gainline!

53'

Becky Boyd comes on.

52'

Rachel Ehrecke comes off.

52'

Isla Curphey comes on.

51'

Anne Young comes off.

51'

What a run here by Pamphinette Buisa as they get over the gainline!

51'

Meryl Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Keira Bevan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

47'

Try

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

46'

Conversion

Helen Nelson adds the two points for Loughborough Lightning.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Loughborough Lightning allows Daisy Hibbert-Jones to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Carmela Morrall played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Fancy Bermudez being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Bo Westcombe-Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Helen Nelson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sadia Kabeya scores from close range.

27'

Rachel Ehrecke played a key part in that try.

27'

Yellow Card

Evie Gallagher (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

27'

Conversion

Helen Nelson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Loughborough Lightning are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rachel Ehrecke picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Daisy Hibbert-Jones.

22'

Keira Bevan will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Millie David

12'

Spellbinding play by Ruahei Demant is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Emma Orr took full advantage.

11'

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

11'

We are underway as the referee Natarsha Ganley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Loughborough Lightning v Bristol Bears Women 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sun 22nd February 2026, 07:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Natarsha Ganley

Points Flow Chart

Bristol Bears Women win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bevan

67'

21 - 24

Orr

66'

21 - 22

David

58'

21 - 17

Bevan

47'

21 - 12

Gallagher

46'

21 - 10

Nelson

21 - 5

42'

Hibbert-Jones

19 - 5

41'

Half Time

Nelson

14 - 5

28'

Kabeya

12 - 5

27'

Gallagher

27'

7 - 5

Nelson

7 - 5

23'

Ehrecke

5 - 5

22'

David

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Bristol Bears Women

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Defence Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Bristol Bears Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

73%

3-6 secs

37%

23%

6+ secs

137

Rucks Won

Loughborough Lightning vs Bristol Bears Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Loughborough Lightning face off against Bristol Bears Women in PWR Round 12 on Sun 22nd February 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. 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, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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 1 place in the league table with Bristol Bears Women in 7th and Loughborough Lightning in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Loughborough Lightning vs Bristol Bears Women Squads

The official squads for Loughborough Lightning 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.