Leicester

46 - 24

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Leicester

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

79'

Conversion

Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Leicester Tigers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Charlie Clare picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Andy Uren getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Bedlow took full advantage.

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Noah Heward getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Heenan getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Magnus Bradbury being replaced.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Atkinson getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Handre Pollard being replaced.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Eli Snyman getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Henderson being replaced.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Sam Bedlow getting some game time.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with James Williams being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Semi Radradra took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Gabriel Ibitoye successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Harry Randall

69'

That's a great try assist by Ioan Lloyd.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ioan Lloyd took full advantage.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Charlie Clare coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Julian Montoya coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Handre Pollard

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Handre Pollard goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Magnus Bradbury goes through the gap.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Freddie Steward comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Scott departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Leicester Tigers sub Jack van Poortvliet comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Youngs departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

The forward pack of Leicester Tigers will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

58'

Yellow Card

Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Leicester Tigers will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Tommy Reffell comes on.

50'

Olly Cracknell comes off.

50'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole getting some game time.

50'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes being replaced.

50'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with James Cronin getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Tom West being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Yann Thomas being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Fred Davies getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Gabriel Ibitoye from scoring that try!

47'

James Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with George Kloska getting some game time.

45'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Max Lahiff being replaced.

45'

Mike Brown makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Magnus Bradbury 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 Bristol Bears has led to Steven Luatua being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Handre Pollard takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

31'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Anthony Watson to score the try.

30'

Trouble here as Anthony Watson breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Handre Pollard is finished off with a try.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Youngs leads to a try for Leicester Tigers

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Youngs took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Harry Thacker

James Williams played a key part in that try.

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

Daniel Thomas comes on for Bristol Bears.

Samuel Lewis leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Bristol 
  
 Round 21 
  
 Sat 25th March 2023, 05:30am PDT 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gopperth

46 - 24

79'

Clare

44 - 24

79'

Pollard

39 - 24

71'

Ibitoye

69'

36 - 24

Randall

69'

36 - 22

Pollard

36 - 17

66'

Pollard

34 - 17

66'

Pollard

29 - 17

59'

Montoya

27 - 17

58'

Luatua

56'

22 - 17

Pollard

22 - 17

52'

Montoya

20 - 17

51'

MacGinty

48'

15 - 17

Ibitoye

47'

15 - 15

Half Time

MacGinty

37'

15 - 10

Watson

15 - 7

30'

Pollard

10 - 7

27'

Pollard

7 - 7

16'

Youngs

5 - 7

15'

MacGinty

10'

0 - 7

Thacker

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

55%

3-6 secs

29%

28%

6+ secs

21%

13%

Rucks Won

Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 21 on Sat 25th March 2023 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 9th as such Bristol Bears are favourites on paper.

Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Leicester Tigers 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.