Saracens Dominate Bristol with Six Tries, Keep Top-Four Hopes Alive
Saracens continued their strong push for a top-four finish in the Prem by defeating Bristol Bears 41-26 at Ashton Gate. This victory marks their 10th consecutive win over an injury-depleted Bristol squad. The match saw Saracens capitalize on Bristol's defensive lapses, scoring four tries in a quick 13-minute span during the first half: Tom Willis touched down first after a rolling maul. Hugh Tizard followed with another try, showcasing his agility. Rotimi Segun added a third, benefiting from a defensive breakdown. Ben Earl secured the bonus point with the fourth try. After a penalty from Fergus Burke, Bristol briefly rallied with a try from their captain, Fitz Harding, but Saracens responded quickly. Despite a brief resurgence from Bristol, which included tries from Harry Thacker, Matias Moroni, and Kalaveti Ravouvou, Saracens maintained their lead. The match featured a second-half that lacked the excitement of the first, with both teams experiencing moments of indiscipline. Saracens' Theo McFarland was sin-binned, yet Bristol failed to capitalize fully on their opportunities, with Ravouvou having a try disallowed. In the final moments, Tobias Elliott intercepted the ball to seal the victory for Saracens, keeping them just two points behind Exeter and Bristol in the standings. This win strengthens Saracens' position in the playoff race as they continue to build momentum.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-09