Newcastle

13 - 21

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Rory Jennings converts the try.

83'

Try

Newcastle Falcons are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kiran McDonald picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Hugh O'Sullivan sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bryan Byrne bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

81'

Paddy Pearce comes on for Bristol Bears.

81'

Steven Luatua leaves the field.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Malins bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Great forward play by Bristol Bears allows Gabriel Oghre to score the try.

76'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Mateo Carreras being replaced.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with James Williams getting some game time.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Virimi Vakatawa being replaced.

71'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Josh Caulfield getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Eduardo Bello being replaced.

70'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Bryan Byrne getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Blamire being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Callum Sheedy successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Virimi Vakatawa leads to a try for Bristol Bears

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Virimi Vakatawa took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Benhard Janse van Rensburg.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Noah Heward coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Gabriel Ibitoye coming off.

68'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Kiran McDonald coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with John Hawkins coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Penny goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Hugh O'Sullivan goes through the gap.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub George Wacokecoke comes onto the field.

60'

Oliver Spencer departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Bristol Bears sub George Kloska comes onto the field.

60'

Kyle Sinckler departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as John Hawkins goes through the gap.

58'

Adam Brocklebank comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

Phil Brantingham leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Rory Jennings makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Rory Jennings getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Louie Johnson being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Hugh O'Sullivan getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with James Elliott being replaced.

47'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Max Lahiff getting some game time.

45'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Woolmore being replaced.

45'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Virimi Vakatawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Pedro Rubiolo coming on.

41'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Sam Cross coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Louie Johnson kicks the penalty.

42'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Gabriel Oghre coming on.

41'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Thacker coming off.

41'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jamie Blamire bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

23'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy converts the try.

17'

Try

Great forward play by Bristol Bears allows Harry Thacker to score the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Richard Lane took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Callum Sheedy goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Richard Lane goes through the gap.

Callum Sheedy steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Bristol 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 22nd December 2023, 11:45am PST 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jennings

13 - 21

83'

McDonald

11 - 21

82'

Sheedy

76'

6 - 21

Oghre

76'

6 - 19

Sheedy

69'

6 - 14

Vakatawa

68'

6 - 12

Jennings

6 - 7

49'

Half Time

Johnson

3 - 7

42'

Sheedy

17'

0 - 7

Thacker

17'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Bristol

More Less

Defence Profile

Newcastle

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

39%

3-6 secs

30%

43%

6+ secs

21%

11%

116

Rucks Won

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Fri 22nd December 2023 at Kingston Park. 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 5 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 5th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls 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.