Bristol

52 - 38

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Bristol vs Exeter Chiefs

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

80'

Yellow Card

Ratu Naulago (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harvey Skinner bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

77'

Ratu Naulago comes on.

76'

Jack Bates comes off.

76'

Harry Byrne comes on.

75'

Richard Lane comes off.

75'

Conversion

Josh Hodge has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Will Rigg

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Rigg took full advantage.

73'

Ben Coen played a key part in that try.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Yann Thomas getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Woolmore being replaced.

72'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Kane James coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Martin Moloney coming off.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with James Williams coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kalaveti Ravouvou coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Josh Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Jack Yeandle

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Yeandle goes through the gap.

65'

Dafydd Jenkins sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Rigg goes through the gap.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Benjamin Elizalde comes onto the field.

64'

Harry Byrne departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Exeter Chiefs sub Lewis Pearson comes onto the field.

62'

Christ Tshiunza departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Bristol Bears sub Kieran Marmion comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Randall departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Bristol Bears sub Josh Caulfield comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Owen departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Randall goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Harvey Skinner goes through the gap.

59'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

James Williams leaves the field.

57'

Martin Moloney comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Kane James leaves the field.

57'

Niall Armstrong comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Tom Cairns leaves the field.

57'

Harry Byrne has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Jack Bates.

56'

What a run here by Jack Bates as they get over the gainline!

56'

Harry Byrne played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Ben Hammersley as they get over the gainline!

53'

Fitz Harding makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kane James getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Martin Moloney being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Max Lahiff getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with George Kloska being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Thacker getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Oghre being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Harry Byrne 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 Steven Luatua dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harvey Skinner coming on.

44'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dan John coming off.

44'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Jack Yeandle coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Max Norey coming off.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Iosefa-Scott coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Jimmy Roots coming off.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Kwenzo Blose coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Goodrick-Clarke coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Harry Byrne adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

42'

Try

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

42'

Exeter Chiefs sub Martin Moloney comes onto the field.

36'

Lewis Pearson departs for Exeter Chiefs.

36'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Jack Bates being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Steven Luatua comes on for Bristol Bears.

31'

Kalaveti Ravouvou leaves the field.

31'

Lewis Pearson comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

30'

Martin Moloney leaves the field.

30'

Josh Hodge curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

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

29'

Trouble here as Josh Hodge breaches the defence.

29'

Red Card

Santiago Grondona (Bristol Bears) is shown the red card

28'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

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

27'

Trouble here as Jack Bates breaches the defence.

26'

James Williams played a key part in that try.

26'

Ben Hammersley comes on.

26'

Henry Slade comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Tom Cairns breaches the defence.

25'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Roots getting some game time.

20'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Josh Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dafydd Jenkins picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Tom Cairns sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for James Williams

15'

A gap opened in the defence and James Williams took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by George Kloska is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and James Williams took full advantage.

15'

Exeter Chiefs sub Josh Iosefa-Scott comes onto the field.

11'

Jimmy Roots departs for Exeter Chiefs.

11'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

11'

Try

What a kick! Benhard Janse van Rensburg takes full advantage to score for Bristol Bears.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Benhard Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

10'

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Henry Slade

Josh Hodge played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Dan John goes through the gap.

Harry Byrne has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from James Williams

The defensive line has been broken as James Williams goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Harry Byrne.

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Martin Moloney

The defensive line has been broken as Martin Moloney goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Tom Cairns.

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Jack Bates

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Bates goes through the gap.

Richard Lane sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 22nd March 2025, 10:30am PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naulago

52 - 38

77'

Hodge

74'

52 - 38

Rigg

73'

52 - 36

Hodge

66'

52 - 31

Yeandle

65'

52 - 29

Bates

52 - 24

56'

Byrne

47 - 24

47'

Luatua

45 - 24

46'

Half Time

Byrne

40 - 24

42'

Randall

38 - 24

42'

Hodge

29'

33 - 24

Grondona

33 - 19

28'

Byrne

33 - 19

27'

Bates

31 - 19

27'

Hodge

20'

26 - 19

Jenkins

18'

26 - 17

Byrne

26 - 12

16'

Williams

24 - 12

15'

Byrne

19 - 12

11'

Janse van Rensburg

17 - 12

10'

Slade

12 - 12

Williams

12 - 7

Slade

7 - 7

Moloney

7 - 5

Byrne

7 - 0

Bates

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

46%

3-6 secs

28%

40%

6+ secs

16%

15%

Rucks Won

116

Last 5 Penalties

49'

56'

60'

63'

77'

Bristol

Exeter Chiefs

Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 12 on Sat 22nd March 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:30 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs 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 Exeter Chiefs in 4th and Bristol Bears in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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