Sale

9 - 10

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Sale

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arron Reed bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andy Uren bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

78'

Andy Uren comes on.

77'

Harry Randall comes off.

77'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez kicks the penalty.

77'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tommy Taylor getting some game time.

71'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Raffi Quirke being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Semi Radradra leads to a try for Bristol Bears

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Semi Radradra took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Piers O'Conor.

69'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Simon Hammersley coming on.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Jack Metcalf coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears sub Yann Thomas comes onto the field.

63'

Jake Woolmore departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Sale Sharks sub Ewan Ashman comes onto the field.

63'

Akker van der Merwe departs for Sale Sharks.

63'

Sale Sharks sub Simon McIntyre comes onto the field.

63'

Bevan Rodd departs for Sale Sharks.

63'

Sale Sharks sub Coenie Oosthuizen comes onto the field.

63'

Nic Schonert departs for Sale Sharks.

63'

Robert du Preez takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

61'

Fitz Harding comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Nathan Hughes leaves the field.

58'

Semi Radradra comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Sam Bedlow leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Robert du Preez as they get over the gainline!

52'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Janse van Rensburg getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Manu Tuilagi being replaced.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Raffi Quirke getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Faf de Klerk being replaced.

49'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with John Afoa getting some game time.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler being replaced.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Steven Luatua getting some game time.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Dave Attwood being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Bryan Byrne being replaced.

48'

Piers O'Conor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Nic Schonert coming on.

40'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Coenie Oosthuizen coming off.

40'

Bristol Bears sub Charles Piutau comes onto the field.

40'

Jack Bates departs for Bristol Bears.

40'

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

40'

Coenie Oosthuizen comes on for Sale Sharks.

31'

Nic Schonert leaves the field.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Bates bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Jono Ross goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Bristol 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 9th April 2022, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Salford City Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

du Preez

9 - 10

77'

Sheedy

70'

6 - 10

Radradra

69'

6 - 8

Half Time

Sheedy

25'

6 - 3

du Preez

6 - 0

du Preez

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Sale

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

38%

3-6 secs

21%

24%

6+ secs

18%

31%

Rucks Won

Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Bristol Bears in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sat 9th April 2022 at Salford City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Sale Sharks 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 Bristol Bears in 4th and Sale Sharks in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears Squads

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