Northampton

94 - 33

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by George Hendy

79'

Spellbinding play by Henry Pollock is finished off with a try.

79'

Alex Coles comes off.

79'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Sam Graham

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Graham bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

75'

Tom Pearson played a key part in that try.

75'

Yellow Card

Matias Moroni (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tommy Freeman being replaced.

71'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Noah Heward

70'

That's a great try assist by Fitz Harding.

70'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with JJ van der Mescht coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ed Prowse coming off.

66'

Bristol Bears sub Tomas Gwilliam comes onto the field.

64'

Harry Thacker departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Fraser Dingwall comes onto the field.

64'

George Furbank departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Luke Green goes through the gap.

63'

Bristol Bears sub George Taylor comes onto the field.

61'

James Dun departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Kieran Marmion comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Harry Randall leaves the field.

59'

James Williams has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Luka Ivanishvili from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

56'

Yellow Card

Ed Prowse (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

55'

Alex Mitchell comes on.

53'

Archie McParland comes off.

53'

Jake Woolmore comes on.

53'

Ellis Genge comes off.

53'

What a run here by Henry Pollock as they get over the gainline!

52'

Luka Ivanishvili comes on.

52'

Santiago Grondona comes off.

52'

Matias Moroni comes on.

52'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg comes off.

52'

Tom Pearson comes on.

51'

Josh Kemeny comes off.

51'

Danilo Fischetti comes on.

51'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes off.

51'

Henry Walker comes on.

51'

Robbie Smith comes off.

51'

Luke Green comes on.

51'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for George Hendy.

51'

Callum Chick sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Callum Chick as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Rory Hutchinson as they get over the gainline!

50'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Archie McParland from scoring that try!

45'

Archie McParland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

James Williams adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

44'

Try

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

43'

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

43'

Joe Owen played a key part in that try.

43'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Henry Pollock, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Tommy Freeman played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Rory Hutchinson adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by George Hendy, as they goes over for the try.

40'

George Furbank played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tom Litchfield being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Joe Batley (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

40'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Josh Kemeny as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Josh Kemeny being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Callum Chick.

37'

Bristol Bears sub Max Lahiff comes onto the field.

35'

George Kloska departs for Bristol Bears.

35'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Northampton Saints as Rory Hutchinson goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Rory Hutchinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Archie McParland sets up the try.

34'

Noah Heward comes on.

30'

Richard Lane comes off.

30'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for George Furbank.

28'

Spellbinding play by George Hendy is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as George Hendy breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Archie McParland

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alex Coles picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Archie McParland.

21'

Yellow Card

Kalaveti Ravouvou (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Hendy bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Archie McParland bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Conversion

James Williams converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Louis Rees-Zammit

13'

Spellbinding play by Richard Lane is finished off with a try.

13'

Fin Smith hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Callum Chick leads to a try for Northampton Saints

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fin Smith took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Archie McParland took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Rory Hutchinson

The defensive line has been broken as Rory Hutchinson goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by George Kloska.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for George Hendy

Henry Pollock sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Pollock goes through the gap.

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

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

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Bristol 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 15th May 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +61

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

Smith

94 - 33

80'

Hendy

92 - 33

79'

Smith

87 - 33

76'

Graham

85 - 33

75'

Moroni

74'

80 - 33

Williams

71'

80 - 33

Heward

70'

80 - 31

Ivanishvili

56'

80 - 26

Prowse

80 - 21

55'

Smith

80 - 21

51'

Hendy

78 - 21

51'

McParland

73 - 21

45'

Williams

44'

68 - 21

Randall

43'

68 - 19

Smith

68 - 14

42'

Pollock

66 - 14

41'

Half Time

Hutchinson

61 - 14

41'

Hendy

59 - 14

40'

Batley

40'

54 - 14

Smith

54 - 14

38'

Kemeny

52 - 14

37'

Smith

47 - 14

35'

Hutchinson

45 - 14

34'

Smith

40 - 14

29'

Furbank

38 - 14

28'

Smith

33 - 14

24'

McParland

31 - 14

23'

Smith

26 - 14

22'

Coles

24 - 14

21'

Ravouvou

20'

19 - 14

Williams

14'

19 - 14

Rees-Zammit

13'

19 - 12

Chick

19 - 7

10'

Smith

14 - 7

Hutchinson

12 - 7

Williams

7 - 7

Thacker

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Hendy

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

38%

3-6 secs

51%

49%

6+ secs

12%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

66'

68'

74'

78'

Northampton

Bristol

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 on Fri 15th May 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. 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.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints 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 1st and Northampton Saints in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.