Bristol

29 - 35

Full Time

Sale

Bristol vs Sale

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on.

78'

Manu Tuilagi comes off.

78'

Bristol Bears go for goal with Callum Sheedy taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Luke Morahan

77'

Spellbinding play by Steven Luatua is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Steven Luatua bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

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

76'

Andy Uren comes on.

75'

Harry Randall comes off.

75'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Robert du Preez will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

What a kick! Jono Ross takes full advantage to score for Sale Sharks.

74'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Manu Tuilagi coming on.

68'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Rohan Janse van Rensburg coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Semi Radradra goes through the gap.

66'

Yellow Card

John Hawkins (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

65'

Penalty Goal

The Sale Sharks supporters go wild as Robert du Preez successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Sale Sharks sub Coenie Oosthuizen comes onto the field.

64'

Sale Sharks sub Tommy Taylor comes onto the field.

64'

Nic Schonert departs for Sale Sharks.

64'

Sale Sharks sub Simon McIntyre comes onto the field.

64'

Jean-Luc du Preez departs for Sale Sharks.

64'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Callum Sheedy successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Joe Joyce

62'

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

62'

Spellbinding play by Harry Randall is finished off with a try.

62'

JP du Preez comes on for Sale Sharks.

58'

Bevan Rodd departs for Sale Sharks.

64'

Coenie Oosthuizen leaves the field.

58'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on for Sale Sharks.

58'

Ewan Ashman comes on for Sale Sharks.

58'

Manu Tuilagi leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Luke Morahan as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Luke Morahan.

53'

What a run here by Luke Morahan as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Harry Randall.

53'

What a run here by John Hawkins as they get over the gainline!

51'

Coenie Oosthuizen comes on.

50'

Akker van der Merwe leaves the field.

58'

JP du Preez comes off.

50'

What a run here by Alapati Leiua as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

49'

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

49'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

49'

Try

The Bristol Bears maul march their way over the white wash for Harry Thacker to touch down.

48'

Yellow Card

Nic Schonert (Sale Sharks) is shown a yellow card

47'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with JP du Preez getting some game time.

46'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Lood de Jager being replaced.

46'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Semi Radradra coming on.

44'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Sam Bedlow coming off.

44'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Steven Luatua coming on.

44'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Nathan Hughes coming off.

44'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Yann Thomas coming on.

44'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jake Woolmore coming off.

44'

Callum Sheedy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Luke Morahan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sale Sharks.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Sale Sharks is finished off by Tom Roebuck, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Jean-Luc du Preez played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Charles Piutau coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Richard Lane coming off.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with John Hawkins coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Dave Attwood coming off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sale Sharks.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sale Sharks as Akker van der Merwe goes over.

40'

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

35'

Red Card

Arron Reed (Sale Sharks) is shown the red card

33'

Harry Thacker comes on for Bristol Bears.

32'

Jake Kerr leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Robert du Preez does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lood de Jager scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Luke James breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez adds the points for Sale Sharks.

23'

Penalty Goal

Callum Sheedy adds the points for Bristol Bears.

20'

Yellow Card

Faf de Klerk (Sale Sharks) is shown a yellow card

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Faf de Klerk goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Sale 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Fri 15th April 2022, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

59%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Morahan

29 - 35

77'

Ross

74'

24 - 35

du Preez

72'

24 - 30

Hawkins

24 - 27

65'

du Preez

65'

24 - 27

Sheedy

24 - 24

63'

Joyce

22 - 24

62'

Sheedy

17 - 24

53'

Morahan

15 - 24

53'

Sheedy

10 - 24

49'

Thacker

8 - 24

48'

Schonert

47'

3 - 24

du Preez

41'

3 - 24

Roebuck

40'

3 - 22

Half Time

du Preez

41'

3 - 17

van der Merwe

40'

3 - 15

Reed

33'

3 - 10

du Preez

31'

3 - 10

de Jager

31'

3 - 8

du Preez

23'

3 - 3

Sheedy

3 - 0

20'

de Klerk

18'

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Sale

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Defence Profile

Bristol

Sale

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

45%

3-6 secs

21%

20%

6+ secs

24%

28%

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Sale Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Sale Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Fri 15th April 2022 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 Sale Sharks in 4th and Bristol Bears in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bristol Bears vs Sale Sharks Squads

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