Bristol

61 - 12

Full Time

Pau

Bristol vs Pau

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Tom Jordan being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Reece Hewat took full advantage.

72'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Reece Hewat coming on.

68'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Joel Kpoku coming off.

68'

Bristol Bears sub Sam Worsley comes onto the field.

64'

Kalaveti Ravouvou departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Clement Mondinat curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Great hands by Section Paloise leads to a try for Fabien Brau-Boirie

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Fabien Brau-Boirie goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Souverbie is finished off with a try.

62'

Luka Ivanishvili comes on for Bristol Bears.

60'

Joe Batley leaves the field.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Jordan kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

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

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Jordan kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Aidan Boshoff.

56'

What a run here by Aidan Boshoff as they get over the gainline!

56'

Sam Wolstenholme played a key part in that try.

56'

Loic Credoz comes on for Section Paloise.

56'

Carwyn Tuipulotu leaves the field.

56'

Nathan Decron comes on for Section Paloise.

56'

Quentin Valentino leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Clement Mondinat kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Fabien Brau-Boirie to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Fabien Brau-Boirie as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Dan Robson.

54'

Sam Wolstenholme comes on.

51'

Kieran Marmion comes off.

51'

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

50'

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

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Ellis Genge being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Halliwell getting some game time.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Lovejoy Chawatama being replaced.

49'

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'

Conversion

Tom Jordan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Joe Batley.

48'

Joe Batley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Tom Jordan sets up the try.

48'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Jon Zabala getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Siate Tokolahi being replaced.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Youri Delhommel getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rey being replaced.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Remi Seneca getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Bibi Biziwu being replaced.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Remi Picquette getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Capelli being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Josh Carrington getting some game time.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Benhard Janse van Rensburg being replaced.

47'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Grondona getting some game time.

46'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Fitz Harding being replaced.

46'

Lucas Rey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Thomas Carol makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Tom Jordan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

44'

Try

A clever kick there by Bristol Bears allows Benhard Janse van Rensburg to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Kieran Marmion played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tom Jordan adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

40'

Try

The Bristol Bears maul pushes over the tryline as Gabriel Oghre scores.

39'

Bristol Bears sub Aidan Boshoff comes onto the field.

38'

Josh Carrington departs for Bristol Bears.

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tom Jordan will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

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

35'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Benhard Janse van Rensburg being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Josh Carrington comes on.

29'

Aidan Boshoff comes off.

29'

Conversion

Tom Jordan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Bristol Bears ends with a try for Kieran Marmion.

25'

Benjamin Grondona played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Benjamin Grondona breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fabien Brau-Boirie bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fabien Brau-Boirie bursts through to advance the Section Paloise attack.

17'

Conversion

Tom Jordan converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Benjamin Grondona

10'

Fitz Harding played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fitz Harding took full advantage.

10'

Thomas Souverbie comes on.

Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang comes off.

Conversion

Tom Jordan has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

Kieran Marmion sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Kalaveti Ravouvou goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Eoghan Cross blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Pau 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 14th December 2025, 11:30am CST 
  
 Ashton Gate 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +49

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Brau-Boirie

62'

61 - 12

Jordan

61 - 7

59'

Grondona

59 - 7

58'

Jordan

54 - 7

57'

Boshoff

52 - 7

56'

Mondinat

55'

47 - 7

Brau-Boirie

54'

47 - 5

Jordan

47 - 0

49'

Batley

45 - 0

48'

Jordan

40 - 0

44'

Janse van Rensburg

38 - 0

43'

Half Time

Jordan

33 - 0

40'

Oghre

31 - 0

39'

Ravouvou

26 - 0

35'

Jordan

21 - 0

26'

Marmion

19 - 0

25'

Jordan

14 - 0

11'

Grondona

12 - 0

10'

Jordan

7 - 0

Genge

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bristol

86%

Draw

Pau

13%

Free Kicks Conceded by Remi Seneca

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Pau

More Less

Defence Profile

Bristol

Pau

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

61%

3-6 secs

19%

35%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

69'

71'

72'

76'

Bristol

Pau

Bristol Bears vs Pau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Pau in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Sun 14th December 2025 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 2 places in the league table with Pau in 3rd and Bristol Bears in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Pau Squads

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