Leicester

33 - 19

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

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

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Gabriel Hamer-Webb

81'

Billy Searle sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Searle bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Chessum bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

80'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle kicks the penalty.

77'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Finn Theobald-Thomas getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Blamire being replaced.

71'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Aidan Boshoff coming on.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Noah Heward coming off.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Lovejoy Chawatama coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming off.

67'

Billy Searle curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Izaia Perese

65'

Billy Searle sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Billy Searle goes through the gap.

60'

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

58'

George Taylor comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Steven Luatua leaves the field.

58'

Will Hurd comes on for Leicester Tigers.

58'

Joe Heyes leaves the field.

58'

Kieran Marmion comes on for Bristol Bears.

57'

Harry Randall leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Fitz Harding as they get over the gainline!

56'

Harry Palmer comes on.

53'

Olly Cracknell comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Williams kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Fitz Harding from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

52'

Izaia Perese comes on.

51'

Will Wand comes off.

51'

Archie van der Flier comes on.

51'

Nicky Smith comes off.

51'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Grondona getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Viliame Mata being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Matias Moroni getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Sam Worsley being replaced.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle kicks the penalty.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Joaquin Moro being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

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

39'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

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

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Kalaveti Ravouvou breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Viliame Mata is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Fitz Harding scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Benhard Janse van Rensburg breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Billy Searle makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

Conversion

Billy Searle converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

The opposition have charged down Billy Searle drop goal attempt!

10'

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Bristol 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sun 22nd March 2026, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hamer-Webb

33 - 19

81'

Searle

28 - 19

77'

Perese

25 - 19

65'

Williams

53'

20 - 19

Harding

52'

20 - 17

Searle

20 - 12

44'

Half Time

Searle

17 - 12

38'

Ravouvou

31'

14 - 12

Worsley

30'

14 - 7

Harding

29'

14 - 5

Searle

14 - 0

21'

Liebenberg

12 - 0

20'

Searle

7 - 0

18'

Moro

5 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

62%

3-6 secs

21%

25%

6+ secs

16%

13%

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

51'

54'

62'

70'

76'

Leicester

Bristol

Leicester Tigers vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 11 on Sun 22nd March 2026 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 just 2 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 5th 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.