Bristol

41 - 26

Full Time

Northampton

Bristol vs Northampton

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

81'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Bristol Bears.

81'

Yellow Card

Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Rees-Zammit bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Tom Lockett comes on.

76'

Alex Coles comes off.

76'

Cleopas Kundiona comes on.

76'

Henry Pollock comes off.

76'

Yellow Card

Ion Neculai (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Anthony Belleau getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with George Hendy being replaced.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Marmion getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

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

70'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Joe Owen being replaced.

70'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Josh Kemeny

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Kemeny took full advantage.

67'

Rory Hutchinson sets up the try.

67'

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

66'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Alex Mitchell

63'

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

63'

The defensive line has been broken as George Hendy goes through the gap.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Luka Ivanishvili comes onto the field.

61'

Benjamin Grondona departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Bristol Bears sub Tomas Gwilliam comes onto the field.

61'

Gabriel Oghre departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

James Williams hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

61'

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Louis Rees-Zammit

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Rees-Zammit goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Gabriel Ibitoye is finished off with a try.

60'

James Williams can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

57'

Jimmy Halliwell comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

George Kloska leaves the field.

56'

Lovejoy Chawatama comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

Jake Woolmore leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Tommy Freeman as they get over the gainline!

54'

James Pater comes on.

53'

Ollie Sleightholme comes off.

53'

Alex Mitchell comes on.

53'

Archie McParland comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Williams kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

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

51'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Callum Chick getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Josh Taylor being replaced.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Iyogun being replaced.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Smith getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Curtis Langdon being replaced.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ion Neculai getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Cleopas Kundiona being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Joe Owen getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Conversion

James Williams adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Tom Jordan.

42'

James Williams played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Louis Rees-Zammit being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Max Pepper 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.

42'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for George Hendy.

41'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to George Hendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fin Smith played a key part in that try.

41'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Pepper coming on.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

James Williams does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Bristol Bears is finished off by Louis Rees-Zammit, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Louis Rees-Zammit being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Gabriel Oghre sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Louis Rees-Zammit breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

James Williams does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for George Hendy

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

Henry Pollock played a key part in that try.

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

Try

The Bristol Bears pack has powered over for Gabriel Oghre to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as George Hendy goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ian Tempest blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Northampton 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 3rd October 2026, 09:05am CDT 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ian Tempest

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

98%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

41 - 26

81'

Freeman

79'

34 - 26

Neculai

74'

34 - 26

Kemeny

67'

34 - 26

Smith

63'

34 - 21

Mitchell

63'

34 - 19

Rees-Zammit

34 - 14

60'

Williams

29 - 14

52'

Randall

27 - 14

51'

Williams

22 - 14

43'

Jordan

20 - 14

42'

Half Time

Smith

42'

15 - 14

Hendy

41'

15 - 12

Williams

15 - 7

36'

Rees-Zammit

13 - 7

35'

Williams

8 - 7

15'

Smith

10'

5 - 7

Hendy

5 - 5

Oghre

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

47%

3-6 secs

40%

32%

6+ secs

16%

21%

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

74'

75'

77'

79'

Bristol

Northampton

Bristol Bears vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 2 on Sat 3rd October 2026 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bristol Bears 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 2nd and Bristol Bears in 6th 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.