Gallagher Premiership — Saturday 25 April 2026

The Bears never looked back after early momentum-building tries from Rich Lane and Kalaveti Ravouvou, cementing a dominant effort that propelled them back into the Premiership's top four. The final scoreline tells the story: Bristol comprehensively dismantled Newcastle Red Bulls, a fifth consecutive loss for the Red Bulls. Tom Jordan, who scored before the half, maintained the intensity after the break with crucial scores from Noah Heward and Matias Moroni, finishing the contest with two further tries apiece from Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Harry Thacker. The attack was relentless, exemplified by the successful counter-attack that saw Ravouvou score a second try after an attacking restart. Even after Adam Brocklebank powered over his first-ever Prem try, the scoring pressure continued, with Jordan slotting another try minutes later. It was Heward who secured the bonus-point try in the 42nd minute, capping a display that saw Moroni cross the line against his old club.