Bristol

85 - 14

Full Time

Newcastle

Bristol vs Newcastle

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Virimi Vakatawa

78'

Spellbinding play by Benhard Janse van Rensburg is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Benhard Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Richard Lane bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

Conversion

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Virimi Vakatawa

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Virimi Vakatawa bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

75'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Owen bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

75'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Benhard Janse van Rensburg

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Benhard Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

73'

James Williams played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Capon took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

72'

James Williams curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Jake Heenan

69'

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

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Benhard Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Newcastle Falcons supporters go wild as Brett Connon successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Brett Connon intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Newcastle Falcons

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Brett Connon goes through the gap.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Jake Heenan comes onto the field.

61'

Fitz Harding departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub John Kelly comes onto the field.

61'

Tim Cardall departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub Mark Dormer comes onto the field.

60'

Adam Brocklebank departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Kieran Marmion

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Kieran Marmion goes through the gap.

59'

Will Capon played a key part in that try.

59'

Richard Lane comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Ratu Naulago leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Ratu Naulago as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Benhard Janse van Rensburg as they get over the gainline!

57'

Eduardo Bello comes on.

52'

Richard Palframan comes off.

52'

Bryan Byrne comes on.

52'

Jamie Blamire comes off.

52'

Max Pepper comes on.

52'

Sam Stuart comes off.

52'

Freddie Lockwood comes on.

52'

Callum Chick comes off.

52'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Marmion getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Conversion

James Williams adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Harry Randall.

48'

Gabriel Ibitoye sets up the try.

48'

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

48'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Matias Moroni getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Iwan Stephens being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Joe Owen getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Virimi Vakatawa getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with AJ MacGinty being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Will Capon getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Benhard Janse van Rensburg, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Benhard Janse van Rensburg being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by James Williams.

38'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Gabriel Oghre being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Ratu Naulago being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Ellis Genge as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Ellis Genge being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Kyle Sinckler.

36'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Gabriel Ibitoye being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Rory Jennings comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

30'

Tom Penny leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Benhard Janse van Rensburg breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as James Williams scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as James Williams breaches the defence.

26'

Gabriel Ibitoye played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Steven Luatua bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

22'

AJ MacGinty curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Magnus Bradbury

14'

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

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Oghre took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

12'

Try

Adam Radwan scores an interception try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Radwan took full advantage.

11'

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

10'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Max Malins

A gap opened in the defence and Max Malins took full advantage.

Ellis Genge played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Max Malins goes through the gap.

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Dun touching down.

That's a great try assist by Steven Luatua.

The defensive line has been broken as James Williams goes through the gap.

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Ratu Naulago

Harry Randall sets up the try.

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 15 
  
 Sun 21st April 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +71

Time in lead

Mins in lead

101%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vakatawa

85 - 14

78'

Janse van Rensburg

80 - 14

77'

Vakatawa

78 - 14

75'

Williams

73 - 14

74'

Janse van Rensburg

71 - 14

73'

Heenan

66 - 14

69'

Connon

65'

61 - 14

Connon

64'

61 - 12

Williams

61 - 7

60'

Marmion

59 - 7

59'

Williams

54 - 7

49'

Randall

52 - 7

48'

Half Time

MacGinty

47 - 7

40'

Janse van Rensburg

45 - 7

38'

MacGinty

40 - 7

37'

Genge

38 - 7

36'

MacGinty

33 - 7

27'

Williams

31 - 7

26'

Bradbury

26 - 7

14'

Connon

12'

21 - 7

Radwan

11'

21 - 5

MacGinty

21 - 0

Malins

19 - 0

MacGinty

14 - 0

Dun

12 - 0

MacGinty

7 - 0

Naulago

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

22%

3-6 secs

34%

39%

6+ secs

12%

37%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

34'

40'

45'

50'

58'

Bristol

Newcastle

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

Bristol Bears face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sun 21st April 2024 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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 Newcastle Red Bulls in 5th and Bristol Bears in 10th 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.