Bristol

52 - 21

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'

Conversion

James Williams converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Gabriel Ibitoye

79'

Spellbinding play by Max Malins is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran Marmion bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Kieran Marmion comes on.

78'

Noah Heward comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Sleightholme bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kalaveti Ravouvou getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Litchfield getting some game time.

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Burger Odendaal being replaced.

73'

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

73'

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

73'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Fred Davies places the ball down for the try.

72'

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

68'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Edward Prowse coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

67'

Try

The kick through from Northampton Saints has allowed Jake Garside to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Garside took full advantage.

67'

Fin Smith sets up the try.

67'

Bristol Bears sub Joe Owen comes onto the field.

64'

James Dun departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Fred Davies comes onto the field.

64'

Gabriel Oghre departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as AJ MacGinty successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Max Malins

63'

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

63'

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

63'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Lockett comes onto the field.

62'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Waller comes onto the field.

62'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Jake Garside comes onto the field.

61'

George Hendy departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Max Malins comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Ratu Naulago leaves the field.

58'

Max Lahiff comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Kyle Sinckler leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

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

56'

Harry Randall played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Gabriel Ibitoye as they get over the gainline!

56'

Juarno Augustus comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Sam Graham leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ollie Sleightholme to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Ollie Sleightholme as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

54'

What a run here by Alex Coles as they get over the gainline!

54'

Fraser Dingwall comes on.

52'

Rory Hutchinson comes off.

52'

Curtis Langdon comes on.

52'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

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

50'

Gabriel Oghre sets up the try.

50'

Yellow Card

Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge getting some game time.

45'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Yann Thomas being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

AJ MacGinty has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Harry Randall being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Burger Odendaal being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

What an effort there by Ollie Sleightholme as they score the try.

34'

Sam Matavesi sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Ratu Naulago (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

32'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Harry Randall

18'

AJ MacGinty sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ MacGinty bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Joe Batley

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Batley goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Northampton 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 22nd March 2024, 12:45pm PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

52 - 21

80'

Ibitoye

50 - 21

79'

MacGinty

45 - 21

73'

Davies

43 - 21

72'

Smith

68'

38 - 21

Garside

67'

38 - 19

MacGinty

38 - 14

64'

Malins

36 - 14

63'

MacGinty

31 - 14

57'

Dun

29 - 14

56'

Smith

55'

24 - 14

Sleightholme

54'

24 - 12

MacGinty

24 - 7

52'

Sinckler

22 - 7

50'

Ludlam

49'

17 - 7

Half Time

Smith

34'

17 - 7

Sleightholme

34'

17 - 5

Naulago

17 - 0

32'

MacGinty

17 - 0

19'

Randall

15 - 0

18'

MacGinty

10 - 0

17'

MacGinty

7 - 0

Batley

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Northampton

More Less

Defence Profile

Bristol

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

36%

3-6 secs

38%

40%

6+ secs

15%

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

68'

71'

74'

75'

Bristol

Northampton

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 13 on Fri 22nd March 2024 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 12:45 EST in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 1st and Bristol Bears in 5th 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.