Leicester

24 - 54

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

84'

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

84'

Try

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Bassett bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

83'

Jack van Poortvliet sets up the try.

83'

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

78'

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

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Sam Worsley has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kalaveti Ravouvou leads to a try for Bristol Bears

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kalaveti Ravouvou took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Kieran Marmion.

71'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jimmy Halliwell coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming off.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with James Whitcombe coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Benjamin Grondona coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Fitz Harding coming off.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jamie Shillcock coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Handre Pollard coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomone Kata goes through the gap.

66'

Bristol Bears sub Kieran Marmion comes onto the field.

63'

Harry Randall departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Joseph Woodward comes onto the field.

63'

Will Wand departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Emeka Ilione comes onto the field.

63'

Tommy Reffell departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Jed Holloway comes onto the field.

63'

George Martin departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Will Hurd comes onto the field.

63'

Joe Heyes departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Benjamin Elizalde comes onto the field.

63'

Gabriel Ibitoye departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Jamie Hodgson comes onto the field.

63'

Steven Luatua departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Jack Bates comes onto the field.

60'

Gabriel Oghre departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Bristol Bears sub Jake Woolmore comes onto the field.

60'

Ellis Genge departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Sam Worsley successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Benhard Janse van Rensburg

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Benhard Janse van Rensburg goes through the gap.

59'

Harry Thacker comes on.

51'

Jack Bates comes off.

51'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Jack van Poortvliet getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Ben Youngs being replaced.

49'

Try

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

49'

Freddie Steward makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Yellow Card

Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

48'

Harry Randall makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Gabriel Ibitoye makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

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, Sam Worsley will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Gabriel Ibitoye.

41'

Gabriel Ibitoye makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Richard Lane played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Richard Lane being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Sam Worsley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Richard Lane, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Gabriel Ibitoye sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Kalaveti Ravouvou being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Richard Lane breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Sam Worsley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Viliame Mata scores from close range.

28'

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

28'

Trouble here as Kalaveti Ravouvou breaches the defence.

28'

Sam Worsley comes on.

28'

AJ MacGinty comes off.

28'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

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

19'

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

19'

Harry Randall sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Bates bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

18'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins

16'

Solomone Kata sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Solomone Kata took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

15'

Try

Gabriel Oghre scores the try from close range.

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellis Genge took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Hassell-Collins took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Gabriel Oghre

Ellis Genge played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Ellis Genge took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Fitz Harding took full advantage.

Handre Pollard has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins

That's a great try assist by Freddie Steward.

The defensive line has been broken as Freddie Steward goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Fitz Harding goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Bristol 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 21st December 2024, 07:05am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Hamish Smales

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

93%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bassett

24 - 54

83'

Worsley

72'

19 - 54

Ravouvou

71'

19 - 52

Worsley

60'

19 - 47

Janse van Rensburg

59'

19 - 45

Pollard

19 - 40

49'

Steward

17 - 40

49'

Oghre

48'

12 - 40

Half Time

Ibitoye

41'

12 - 40

Worsley

36'

12 - 35

Lane

35'

12 - 33

Worsley

29'

12 - 28

Mata

28'

12 - 26

MacGinty

20'

12 - 21

Ravouvou

19'

12 - 19

Pollard

12 - 14

17'

Hassell-Collins

10 - 14

16'

MacGinty

15'

5 - 14

Oghre

14'

5 - 12

MacGinty

10'

5 - 7

Oghre

5 - 5

Hassell-Collins

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

63%

3-6 secs

29%

27%

6+ secs

10%

119

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

75'

76'

79'

81'

Leicester

Bristol

Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 8 on Sat 21st December 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

Bristol Bears 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 just 2 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 2nd and Leicester Tigers in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.