Bristol

20 - 36

Full Time

Sale

Bristol vs Sale

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ioan Lloyd bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Arron Reed getting some game time.

74'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Flaherty being replaced.

74'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Gabriel Ibitoye

73'

Joe Jenkins played a key part in that try.

72'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Will Capon coming on.

70'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Thacker coming off.

70'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Andy Uren coming on.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming off.

69'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Raffi Quirke coming on.

69'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Gus Warr coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Sale Sharks supporters go wild as George Ford successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Gus Warr leads to a try for Sale Sharks

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Gus Warr took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Sam Dugdale.

68'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Sam Dugdale coming on.

67'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Jono Ross coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Roebuck goes through the gap.

66'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Ewan Ashman coming on.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Akker van der Merwe coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Daniel Thomas coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Steven Luatua coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ioan Lloyd coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ratu Naulago coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Yann Thomas coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ellis Genge coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Ratu Naulago coming on.

65'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Yann Thomas coming off.

65'

Bristol Bears sub Yann Thomas comes onto the field.

60'

Ratu Naulago departs for Bristol Bears.

60'

Sale Sharks sub Josh Beaumont comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Curry departs for Sale Sharks.

60'

Sam James comes on for Sale Sharks.

59'

Robert du Preez leaves the field.

59'

Coenie Oosthuizen comes on for Sale Sharks.

57'

Nic Schonert leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Tom Roebuck as they get over the gainline!

55'

Sam Bedlow comes on.

54'

James Williams comes off.

54'

Sam Jeffries comes on.

54'

Magnus Bradbury comes off.

54'

Yellow Card

Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

53'

Penalty Goal

George Ford does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bevan Rodd getting some game time.

48'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Simon McIntyre being replaced.

48'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for Sale Sharks.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jean-Luc du Preez dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Jean-Luc du Preez makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tom Curry is finished off with a try.

47'

Jono Ross makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Tom Roebuck makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Ratu Naulago to score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by AJ MacGinty.

39'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Gabriel Ibitoye being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

George Ford does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Ben Curry as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Ben Curry breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Tom Curry is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Manu Tuilagi breaches the defence.

29'

Drop Goal

George Ford adds the three points for Sale Sharks.

27'

Penalty Goal

James Williams adds the points for Bristol Bears.

24'

Penalty Goal

George Ford adds the points for Sale Sharks.

22'

Penalty Goal

George Ford does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Penalty Goal

AJ MacGinty kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

George Ford has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bristol v Sale 
  
 Round 22 
  
 Fri 14th April 2023, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Ashton Gate

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

MacGinty

20 - 36

73'

Ibitoye

18 - 36

73'

Ford

69'

13 - 36

Warr

68'

13 - 34

Genge

13 - 29

53'

Ford

52'

13 - 29

Ford

48'

13 - 26

du Preez

47'

13 - 24

Half Time

MacGinty

13 - 19

40'

Naulago

11 - 19

39'

Ford

32'

6 - 19

Curry

31'

6 - 17

Ford

27'

6 - 12

Williams

6 - 9

24'

Ford

22'

3 - 9

Ford

18'

3 - 6

MacGinty

3 - 3

Ford

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bristol

Sale

More Less

Defence Profile

Bristol

Sale

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

38%

3-6 secs

32%

25%

6+ secs

19%

36%

105

Rucks Won

Bristol Bears vs Sale Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bristol Bears face off against Sale Sharks in Gallagher Premiership Round 22 on Fri 14th April 2023 at Ashton Gate. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 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 7 places in the league table with Sale Sharks in 2nd and Bristol Bears in 9th as such Sale Sharks are favourites on paper.

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.