Bristol

31 - 23

Full Time

Northampton

Bristol vs Northampton

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

81'

George Makepeace-Cubitt takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by James Ramm

78'

Spellbinding play by Rory Hutchinson is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

Sam Worsley comes on.

76'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes off.

76'

Jake Heenan comes on.

76'

Benjamin Grondona comes off.

76'

Joe Owen comes on.

76'

Steven Luatua comes off.

76'

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

76'

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

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Benjamin Grondona took full advantage.

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Savala getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Litchfield being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Angus Scott-Young getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Henry Pollock being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Archie McParland getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom James being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Jake Garside getting some game time.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Seabrook being replaced.

70'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Joe Batley

68'

That's a great try assist by Sam Wolstenholme.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Benjamin Elizalde took full advantage.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Gavin Thornbury coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Coles coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Sam Wolstenholme coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kieran Marmion coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

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

67'

Bristol Bears sub Benjamin Grondona comes onto the field.

64'

Jake Heenan departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Craig Wright comes onto the field.

63'

Curtis Langdon departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Luke Green comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Elliot Millar Mills leaves the field.

57'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Tom West leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

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

55'

That's a great try assist by AJ MacGinty.

55'

What a run here by Kieran Marmion as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by James Ramm as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jake Heenan comes on.

53'

Benjamin Grondona comes off.

53'

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

49'

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

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Yann Thomas getting some game time.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jake Woolmore being replaced.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

George Makepeace-Cubitt kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Richard Lane being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for Kalaveti Ravouvou.

32'

Trouble here as Kalaveti Ravouvou breaches the defence.

32'

AJ MacGinty sets up the try.

32'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for Gabriel Ibitoye.

29'

Trouble here as Gabriel Ibitoye breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Kalaveti Ravouvou is finished off with a try.

29'

George Makepeace-Cubitt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Josh Kemeny

19'

Tom Pearson sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Pearson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

19'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Benjamin Elizalde coming on.

18'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Benhard Janse van Rensburg coming off.

18'

Conversion

George Makepeace-Cubitt converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

Tom Pearson sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Pearson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Kemeny bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Steven Luatua took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

George Makepeace-Cubitt makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Northampton 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 25th October 2024, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

52%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ramm

78'

31 - 23

MacGinty

31 - 18

70'

Batley

29 - 18

68'

MacGinty

24 - 18

67'

MacGinty

21 - 18

56'

Ravouvou

19 - 18

55'

Half Time

Makepeace-Cubitt

40'

14 - 18

MacGinty

14 - 15

33'

Ravouvou

12 - 15

32'

MacGinty

7 - 15

30'

Ibitoye

5 - 15

29'

Kemeny

19'

0 - 15

Makepeace-Cubitt

18'

0 - 10

Hendy

17'

0 - 8

Makepeace-Cubitt

14'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

54%

3-6 secs

29%

28%

6+ secs

18%

106

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

53'

63'

65'

80'

Bristol

Northampton

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 6 on Fri 25th October 2024 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 07:45 NZST in New Zealand, 05:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 EST 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 4 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 4th and Bristol Bears in 8th 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.