Bristol

55 - 35

Full Time

Newcastle

Bristol vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Benhard Janse van Rensburg converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Noah Heward

81'

Benjamin Elizalde sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Benjamin Elizalde bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

81'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Ben Stevenson takes full advantage to score for Newcastle Falcons.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Stevenson bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Kieran Wilkinson is finished off with a try.

78'

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

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Deago Bailey

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Deago Bailey bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Joe Jenkins is finished off with a try.

76'

Kieran Wilkinson comes on.

75'

Max Clark comes off.

75'

Ollie Fletcher comes on.

75'

Jamie Blamire comes off.

75'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Benjamin Elizalde getting some game time.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Richard Lane being replaced.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Sam Wolstenholme getting some game time.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Marmion being replaced.

74'

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

74'

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

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Mike Rewcastle getting some game time.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank being replaced.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Joe Davis getting some game time.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Sam Stuart being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kieran Marmion leads to a try for Bristol Bears

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Kieran Marmion took full advantage.

73'

Steven Luatua played a key part in that try.

73'

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

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Grondona being replaced.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Deago Bailey getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Viliame Mata

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliame Mata took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Kalaveti Ravouvou.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Heward took full advantage.

70'

Yellow Card

Alex Hearle (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

66'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Ben Stevenson

61'

Spellbinding play by Alex Hearle is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Hearle goes through the gap.

61'

Penalty Goal

Harry Byrne adds the points for Bristol Bears.

58'

Oliver Spencer comes on.

54'

Elliott Obatoyinbo comes off.

54'

Luan de Bruin comes on.

54'

Murray McCallum comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Connon kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Max Clark scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

Jake Woolmore comes on.

52'

Yann Thomas comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Byrne kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Kalaveti Ravouvou.

50'

Richard Lane sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Richard Lane as they get over the gainline!

50'

Joe Jenkins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with George Kloska getting some game time.

45'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Max Lahiff being replaced.

45'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Joe Owen coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with James Dun coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Viliame Mata being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Bristol Bears sub Steven Luatua comes onto the field.

37'

Joe Owen departs for Bristol Bears.

37'

Conversion

Brett Connon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The Newcastle Falcons maul pushes over the tryline as Jamie Blamire scores.

35'

Conversion

Brett Connon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Callum Chick scores from close range.

30'

Conversion

Harry Byrne converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Kalaveti Ravouvou

17'

Kieran Marmion sets up the try.

17'

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

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Yann Thomas took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Noah Heward

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Heward goes through the gap.

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Bristol Bears pack has powered over for Gabriel Oghre to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Newcastle 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sun 26th January 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Janse van Rensburg

55 - 35

81'

Heward

53 - 35

81'

Connon

79'

48 - 35

Stevenson

78'

48 - 33

Bailey

48 - 28

76'

Janse van Rensburg

43 - 28

74'

Marmion

41 - 28

73'

Mata

36 - 28

71'

Hearle

66'

31 - 28

Connon

62'

31 - 28

Stevenson

61'

31 - 26

Byrne

31 - 21

58'

Connon

54'

28 - 21

Clark

53'

28 - 19

Byrne

28 - 14

51'

Ravouvou

26 - 14

50'

Half Time

Connon

36'

21 - 14

Blamire

35'

21 - 12

Connon

31'

21 - 7

Chick

30'

21 - 5

Byrne

21 - 0

18'

Ravouvou

19 - 0

17'

Byrne

14 - 0

Heward

12 - 0

Byrne

7 - 0

Oghre

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bristol

88%

Draw

Newcastle

11%

Conversion by Benhard Janse van Rensburg

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

15%

3-6 secs

43%

56%

6+ secs

29%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

77'

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 11 on Sun 26th January 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 6 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 4th and Bristol Bears in 10th as such Newcastle Red Bulls are favourites on paper.

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.