Bristol

30 - 12

Full Time

Newcastle

Bristol vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

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

82'

Try

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

81'

Sam Stuart comes on.

76'

Alex Tait comes off.

76'

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

74'

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

74'

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

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Joe Batley being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Batley took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Randall took full advantage.

70'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming off.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Yann Thomas coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Woolmore coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as James Williams successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Bristol Bears sub Ed Holmes comes onto the field.

64'

Chris Vui departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub Richard Palframan comes onto the field.

61'

Trevor Davison departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub Philip van der Walt comes onto the field.

61'

Greg Peterson departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Brett Connon hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jamie Blamire from scoring as they record the try for Newcastle Falcons.

57'

Yellow Card

Gabriel Ibitoye (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

56'

Ioan Lloyd comes on.

52'

Ratu Naulago comes off.

52'

Logovi'i Mulipola comes on.

52'

Adam Brocklebank comes off.

52'

Freddie Lockwood comes on.

52'

Carl Fearns comes off.

52'

Conversion

James Williams adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bristol Bears as Harry Randall goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to AJ MacGinty being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

James Williams kicks the penalty.

41'

Tian Schoeman comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

34'

Mateo Carreras leaves the field.

34'

Alex Tait comes on.

28'

Tom Penny comes off.

28'

Conversion

James Williams makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

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

20'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

16'

Try

Gary Graham scores the try from close range.

14'

James Williams hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

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

Joe Batley played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and AJ MacGinty took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Ratu Naulago goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Newcastle 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 17th February 2023, 11:45am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

82%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Harding

30 - 12

81'

Williams

25 - 12

68'

Blamire

57'

22 - 12

Ibitoye

22 - 7

56'

Williams

22 - 7

42'

Randall

20 - 7

41'

Half Time

Williams

15 - 7

41'

Williams

12 - 7

20'

Vui

10 - 7

20'

Connon

16'

5 - 7

Graham

14'

5 - 5

Randall

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bristol

66%

Draw

Newcastle

33%

Try by Fitz Harding

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

57%

3-6 secs

29%

20%

6+ secs

21%

23%

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 17 on Fri 17th February 2023 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 EST 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 2 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 9th and Bristol Bears in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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