# Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints rugby match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bristol-bears-and-northampton-saints-rugby-match
> Updated: 2026-10-03T16:38:30.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Ahead of their Gallagher Premiership Round 2 fixture, the Bristol Bears faced significant injury challenges, including the loss of England vice-captain Ellis Genge due to a sprained wrist and Max Lahiff due to a foot injury.

Despite these setbacks, Bristol Bears defeated the reigning champions, Northampton Saints, with a score of 41-26 at Ashton Gate. The victory was highlighted by two tries from Louis Rees-Zammit. The match also saw Northampton finish with 13 players following yellow cards to Tommy Freeman and Ion Neculai. During the game, Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg required medical treatment and was carried off the field following a collision.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Bristol Bears defeat Northampton Saints 41-26

Bristol Bears defeated Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints 41-26, led by two tries from Louis Rees-Zammit in a bonus-point victory at Ashton Gate.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bristol-bears-defeat-northampton-saints-41-26

### 2026-10-01: Bristol Bears face injury blow ahead of Northampton Saints clash

Bristol Bears face Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership without Ellis Genge, who is sidelined with a wrist injury.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bristol-bears-face-injury-blow-ahead-of-northampton-saints-clash

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