Newcastle

19 - 52

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Bristol

Bristol vs Newcastle

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

80'

Conversion

James Williams converts the try.

80'

Try

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

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

74'

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

72'

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

72'

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

71'

Try

Benhard Janse van Rensburg scores the try from close range.

70'

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Harry Randall.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Clark getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Samson Adejimi coming on.

67'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Fletcher coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Newcastle Red Bulls supporters go wild as Josh Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for Josh Hodge

65'

Ben Healy sets up the try.

65'

Bristol Bears sub Luka Ivanishvili comes onto the field.

62'

Fitz Harding departs for Bristol Bears.

62'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Benhard Janse van Rensburg

61'

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

61'

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

61'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub George Bolam comes onto the field.

60'

Reuben Parsons departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Sam Stuart comes onto the field.

60'

James Elliott departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Max Lahiff comes on.

52'

George Kloska comes off.

52'

Jake Woolmore comes on.

52'

Ellis Genge comes off.

52'

Amanaki Lelei Mafi comes on.

52'

Freddie Clarke comes off.

52'

Mike Rewcastle comes on.

51'

Murray McCallum comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Healy kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Christian Wade to score the try.

50'

What a run here by Christian Wade as they get over the gainline!

50'

Ben Healy sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Elliott Obatoyinbo as they get over the gainline!

50'

Josh Hodge makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

46'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Noah Heward being replaced.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ben Healy getting some game time.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Brett Connon being replaced.

45'

Tom Jordan has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Matias Moroni.

44'

Matias Moroni makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

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

44'

Harry Thacker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with John Hawkins coming on.

42'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Finn Baker coming off.

42'

Conversion

Tom Jordan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Noah Heward, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Noah Heward being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

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

41'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Tom Jordan 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.

40'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Alex Hearle being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Harry Thacker comes on for Bristol Bears.

30'

Gabriel Oghre leaves the field.

30'

Kofi Cripps comes on for Bristol Bears.

30'

Benjamin Grondona leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Christian Wade breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Tom Jordan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Tom Jordan goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Jordan bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

24'

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

24'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Obatoyinbo getting some game time.

24'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ben Healy being replaced.

24'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

Newcastle Red Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Adam Brocklebank picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Ben Healy comes onto the field.

12'

Elliott Obatoyinbo departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

12'

Conversion

Tom Jordan converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Kalaveti Ravouvou

11'

Noah Heward played a key part in that try.

11'

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

11'

Bristol Bears sub Kalaveti Ravouvou comes onto the field.

10'

Richard Lane departs for Bristol Bears.

10'

Conversion

Tom Jordan converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Richard Lane

Matias Moroni played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Wade took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Hodge goes through the gap.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Wade goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Anthony Woodthorpe blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Bristol 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 24th April 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Anthony Woodthorpe

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

80'

19 - 52

Thacker

79'

19 - 50

Janse van Rensburg

70'

19 - 45

Hodge

19 - 40

66'

Hodge

17 - 40

65'

Williams

62'

12 - 40

Janse van Rensburg

61'

12 - 38

Healy

12 - 33

51'

Wade

10 - 33

50'

Moroni

44'

5 - 33

Jordan

42'

5 - 28

Heward

41'

5 - 26

Half Time

Jordan

25'

5 - 21

Jordan

24'

5 - 19

Brocklebank

5 - 14

20'

Jordan

12'

0 - 14

Ravouvou

11'

0 - 12

Jordan

10'

0 - 7

Lane

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

57%

3-6 secs

48%

27%

6+ secs

12%

16%

102

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

48'

53'

57'

83'

92'

Newcastle

Bristol

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 14 on Fri 24th April 2026 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby 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.