Gloucester

53 - 28

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Gloucester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran Marmion bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Thomas bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

79'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with William Butler getting some game time.

74'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Seb Atkinson being replaced.

74'

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

74'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Ackermann being replaced.

74'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kieran Marmion coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Bates took full advantage.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Benjamin Grondona coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Fitz Harding coming off.

65'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Caolan Englefield coming on.

65'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Atkinson coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears sub Ratu Naulago comes onto the field.

63'

Kalaveti Ravouvou departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Jimmy Halliwell comes onto the field.

63'

Max Lahiff departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as AJ MacGinty successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from James Williams

62'

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

62'

Spellbinding play by Harry Randall is finished off with a try.

62'

Cameron Jordan comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Freddie Clarke leaves the field.

59'

Ciaran Knight comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Val Rapava-Ruskin leaves the field.

59'

Jake Heenan comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Paddy Pearce leaves the field.

58'

Kirill Gotovtsev comes on.

52'

Afolabi Fasogbon comes off.

52'

Seb Blake comes on.

52'

Jack Singleton comes off.

52'

Tomos Williams has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for George Barton.

51'

What a run here by George Barton as they get over the gainline!

51'

Seb Atkinson sets up the try.

51'

Jake Woolmore comes on.

50'

Ellis Genge comes off.

50'

Harry Thacker comes on.

50'

Gabriel Oghre comes off.

50'

Richard Lane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with George Barton getting some game time.

47'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Hathaway being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with AJ MacGinty getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Byrne being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Tomos Williams adds the two points for Gloucester Rugby.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Christian Wade from scoring that try!

45'

Christian Wade makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Santiago Carreras makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Tomos Williams adds the two points for Gloucester Rugby.

43'

Try

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

42'

Tomos Williams played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Christian Wade, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Santiago Carreras played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Harry Byrne does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bristol Bears as Max Lahiff goes over.

35'

Charlie Atkinson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Gloucester Rugby ends with a try for Seb Atkinson.

31'

Spellbinding play by Josh Hathaway is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Josh Hathaway breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as James Williams scores from close range.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Thomas bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

24'

Conversion

Harry Byrne makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Fitz Harding

19'

Harry Randall sets up the try.

19'

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

19'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Seb Atkinson

17'

Tomos Williams sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seb Atkinson bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

16'

Conversion

Santiago Carreras converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for Chris Harris

13'

Spellbinding play by Seb Atkinson is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Seb Atkinson took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Seb Atkinson took full advantage.

11'

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

Try

Great hands by Gloucester Rugby leads to a try for Josh Hathaway

That's a great try assist by Santiago Carreras.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Harris goes through the gap.

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

Try

The kick through from Gloucester Rugby has allowed Christian Wade to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Santiago Carreras.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Bristol 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 29th March 2025, 10:30am PDT 
  
 Kingsholm 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

MacGinty

62'

53 - 28

Williams

62'

53 - 26

Barton

53 - 21

51'

Williams

48 - 21

46'

Wade

46 - 21

45'

Williams

41 - 21

43'

Atkinson

39 - 21

42'

Half Time

Wade

34 - 21

41'

Byrne

36'

29 - 21

Lahiff

35'

29 - 19

Atkinson

29 - 14

31'

Byrne

27'

24 - 14

Williams

27'

24 - 12

Byrne

20'

24 - 7

Harding

19'

24 - 5

Atkinson

24 - 0

17'

Atkinson

22 - 0

17'

Carreras

17 - 0

14'

Harris

15 - 0

13'

Hathaway

10 - 0

Wade

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Gloucester

40%

Draw

Bristol

59%

Ruck-Won by Harry Thacker

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Bristol

More Less

Defence Profile

Gloucester

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

64%

3-6 secs

29%

25%

6+ secs

18%

11%

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

58'

66'

70'

80'

Gloucester

Bristol

Gloucester Rugby vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 13 on Sat 29th March 2025 at Kingsholm. 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 Bristol Bears 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 in 4th and Gloucester Rugby in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Bristol Bears Squads

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