Bristol

62 - 8

Full Time

Northampton

Bristol vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Joe Batley comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Courtnall Skosan bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Jake Heenan scores the try from close range.

73'

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

73'

Yellow Card

Aaron Hinkley (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

73'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Thacker getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Chris Vui being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryan Byrne took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Fitz Harding

67'

Sam Bedlow sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Bedlow took full advantage.

66'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Heenan coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Steven Luatua coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Cruse coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Karl Wilkins coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Litchfield coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fraser Dingwall coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with James Grayson coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fin Smith coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Jake Garside coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Braley coming off.

65'

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

63'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

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

59'

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

59'

What a run here by Semi Radradra as they get over the gainline!

57'

Sam Bedlow comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

AJ MacGinty leaves the field.

56'

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

56'

Try

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

55'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Hinkley.

55'

What a run here by Tom Collins as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Courtnall Skosan as they get over the gainline!

54'

Aaron Hinkley comes on.

54'

Sam Graham comes off.

54'

Jake Woolmore comes on.

53'

Yann Thomas comes off.

53'

George Kloska comes on.

53'

Max Lahiff comes off.

53'

Bryan Byrne comes on.

53'

Harry Thacker comes off.

53'

Andy Uren comes on.

53'

Charles Piutau comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ MacGinty kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Chris Vui scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Chris Vui as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Ioan Lloyd.

42'

Ioan Lloyd makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Chris Vui played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Paul Hill coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alfie Petch coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Waller comes onto the field.

40'

Ethan Waller departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

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

42'

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

41'

Try

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

40'

Charles Piutau played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Charles Piutau being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Steven Luatua being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Bristol Bears sub Steven Luatua comes onto the field.

35'

Sam Jeffries departs for Bristol Bears.

35'

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

33'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Harry Randall to score the try.

32'

Charles Piutau sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Charles Piutau breaches the defence.

32'

Karl Wilkins comes on.

25'

Alex Coles comes off.

25'

Ioan Lloyd comes on.

25'

Ratu Naulago comes off.

25'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Bristol Bears are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Harry Thacker picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry Randall.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

20'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Harry Randall goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Randall bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fitz Harding bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Fin Smith goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Northampton 
  
 Round 19 
  
 Fri 3rd March 2023, 11:45am PST 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +54

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

62 - 8

73'

Heenan

60 - 8

73'

Hinkley

73'

55 - 8

Williams

55 - 8

68'

Harding

53 - 8

67'

Williams

48 - 8

60'

Kloska

46 - 8

59'

Hendy

55'

41 - 8

MacGinty

41 - 3

50'

Vui

39 - 3

50'

MacGinty

34 - 3

43'

Lloyd

32 - 3

42'

Half Time

Lloyd

27 - 3

40'

Randall

22 - 3

32'

MacGinty

17 - 3

24'

Thacker

15 - 3

23'

MacGinty

10 - 3

20'

Randall

8 - 3

19'

MacGinty

3 - 3

10'

Smith

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

52%

3-6 secs

33%

35%

6+ secs

15%

10%

123

Rucks Won

118

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 19 on Fri 3rd March 2023 at Ashton Gate. 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 Northampton Saints in 4th and Bristol Bears in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints Squads

The official squads for Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.