Bristol

51 - 26

Full Time

Gloucester

Bristol vs Gloucester

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

80'

Penalty Goal

James Williams makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalaveti Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Benhard Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

75'

Louis Hillman-Cooper comes on.

75'

Mark Atkinson comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Rees-Zammit took full advantage.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Oghre getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Steven Luatua being replaced.

72'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Harry Thacker scores the try from close range.

71'

Yellow Card

Ruan Ackermann (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

70'

Conversion

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Santiago Carreras successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Jamal Ford-Robinson scores the try from close range.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming on.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kyle Sinckler coming off.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kalaveti Ravouvou coming on.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Malins coming off.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Woolmore coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ellis Genge coming off.

65'

Gloucester Rugby sub Josh Hathaway comes onto the field.

64'

Lloyd Evans departs for Gloucester Rugby.

64'

Gloucester Rugby sub Ben Donnell comes onto the field.

64'

Jack Clement departs for Gloucester Rugby.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Jake Heenan comes onto the field.

62'

Daniel Thomas departs for Bristol Bears.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Santiago Carreras goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Santiago Carreras kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jamal Ford-Robinson from scoring as they record the try for Gloucester Rugby.

57'

Santiago Carreras has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for Louis Rees-Zammit.

53'

What a run here by Louis Rees-Zammit as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Santiago Carreras.

53'

Kieran Marmion comes on.

52'

Harry Randall comes off.

52'

What a run here by Louis Rees-Zammit as they get over the gainline!

51'

James Williams comes on.

50'

Callum Sheedy comes off.

50'

Freddie Clarke comes on.

50'

Arthur Clark comes off.

50'

Jamal Ford-Robinson comes on.

50'

Fraser Balmain comes off.

50'

George McGuigan comes on.

50'

Santiago Socino comes off.

50'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

49'

Try

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

48'

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

42'

Try

What an effort there by Harry Randall as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Harry Randall being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bristol Bears sub Josh Caulfield comes onto the field.

40'

Fitz Harding departs for Bristol Bears.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Santiago Carreras adds the two points for Gloucester Rugby.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Louis Rees-Zammit as they score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Santiago Socino.

39'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Ruan Ackermann being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Callum Sheedy successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Trouble here as Max Malins breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for Fitz Harding.

30'

Spellbinding play by Daniel Thomas is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Daniel Thomas breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

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

25'

Trouble here as Harry Randall breaches the defence.

25'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Elrington getting some game time.

24'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mayco Vivas being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Thacker bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

20'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

Harry Randall sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

16'

Callum Sheedy has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

What a kick! Max Malins takes full advantage to score for Bristol Bears.

10'

Virimi Vakatawa played a key part in that try.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Gloucester 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 2nd December 2023, 06:00am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

51 - 26

80'

Williams

48 - 26

72'

Thacker

46 - 26

71'

Ackermann

70'

41 - 26

Carreras

67'

41 - 26

Ford-Robinson

67'

41 - 24

Carreras

58'

41 - 19

Ford-Robinson

57'

41 - 17

Rees-Zammit

53'

41 - 12

Sheedy

41 - 7

49'

Batley

39 - 7

48'

Randall

34 - 7

40'

Half Time

Carreras

40'

29 - 7

Rees-Zammit

39'

29 - 5

Sheedy

29 - 0

34'

Sheedy

26 - 0

31'

Harding

24 - 0

30'

Sheedy

19 - 0

26'

Randall

17 - 0

25'

Sheedy

12 - 0

19'

Genge

10 - 0

18'

Malins

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Gloucester

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Gloucester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

31%

3-6 secs

42%

33%

6+ secs

18%

33%

115

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Gloucester Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Gloucester Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 8 on Sat 2nd December 2023 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Bristol Bears 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 4 places in the league table with Gloucester Rugby in 5th and Bristol Bears in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Gloucester Rugby Squads

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