Zebre

11 - 34

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Zebre

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

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

83'

Try

Magnus Bradbury goes on their own for a try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

82'

Ratu Naulago sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Purdy bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Fred Davies comes on.

78'

Harry Thacker comes off.

78'

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

78'

Try

Great forward play by Bristol Bears allows Harry Thacker to score the try.

77'

Yann Thomas comes on.

76'

Ellis Genge comes off.

76'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Andy Uren getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Fitz Harding scores the try from close range.

73'

Harry Thacker played a key part in that try.

73'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Ratko Jelic getting some game time.

73'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Fusco being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Luca Rizzoli (Zebre Parma) is shown a yellow card

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Thomas getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Geronimo Prisciantelli took full advantage.

70'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Luca Rizzoli coming on.

68'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Paolo Buonfiglio coming off.

68'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Giovanni Licata coming on.

68'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Davide Ruggeri coming off.

68'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Muhamed Hasa coming on.

68'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Matteo Nocera coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Harry Thacker scores the try from close range.

66'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Gabriele Venditti coming on.

65'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Josh Furno coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Randall goes through the gap.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Max Lahiff comes onto the field.

62'

Kyle Sinckler departs for Bristol Bears.

62'

Tiff Eden curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by Zebre Parma leads to a try for Simone Gesi

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Simone Gesi goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Tiff Eden is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Enrico Lucchin goes through the gap.

60'

Erich Cronje comes on for Zebre Parma.

59'

Tommaso Boni leaves the field.

59'

Marco Manfredi comes on for Zebre Parma.

59'

Luca Bigi leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Ratu Naulago as they get over the gainline!

57'

Geronimo Prisciantelli comes on for Zebre Parma.

56'

Jacopo Trulla leaves the field.

56'

Joe Batley comes on for Bristol Bears.

55'

Callum Sheedy has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Bristol Bears results in a try for Ioan Lloyd.

52'

What a run here by Ioan Lloyd as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Ratu Naulago.

52'

What a run here by Jack Bates as they get over the gainline!

51'

Ratu Naulago makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Pierre Bruno makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

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

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Harry Thacker dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Jack Bates coming on.

42'

Jake Heenan leaves the field.

55'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Semi Radradra coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Bristol Bears sub James Williams comes onto the field.

40'

Toby Fricker departs for Bristol Bears.

40'

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

40'

Tiff Eden will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

27'

Penalty Goal

Tiff Eden adds the points for Zebre Parma.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommaso Boni bursts through to advance the Zebre Parma attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Tiff Eden kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Zebre v Bristol 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 14th January 2023, 02:00pm CST 
  
 Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bradbury

82'

11 - 34

Thacker

77'

11 - 29

Sheedy

74'

11 - 24

Harding

73'

11 - 22

Rizzoli

11 - 17

72'

Sheedy

67'

11 - 17

Thacker

66'

11 - 15

Gesi

11 - 10

60'

Lloyd

52'

6 - 10

Thacker

43'

6 - 5

Half Time

Eden

6 - 0

24'

Eden

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Zebre

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Zebre

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

46%

3-6 secs

24%

19%

6+ secs

22%

25%

Rucks Won

Zebre vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Zebre face off against Bristol Bears in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 14th January 2023 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST 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 6 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 4th and Zebre in 10th as such Bristol Bears are favourites on paper.

Zebre vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Zebre 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.