Bristol 61 - 12 Pau

Full time

14 Dec 2025

Stage: Pool 4 Round 2

Ashton Gate

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Bristol Bears delivered a commanding performance against Section Paloise, winning 61-12 at Ashton Gate. The Bears opened the scoring early with a try from Genge, quickly followed by conversions from Tom Jordan. Grondona and Marmion added to the score, showcasing Bristol's attacking prowess. Despite a late try from Brau-Boirie for Paloise, the Bears continued to dominate, with multiple tries from Ravouvou, Oghre, and Boshoff. Jordan's kicking was impeccable, converting nearly all tries successfully. The match highlighted Bristol's depth and execution, with a strong display in both attack and defense. Overall, it was a decisive victory that underscored Bristol's potential in the Champions Cup.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 11.5°C (Feels like 5.7°C) Condition: Windy Wind: 24.2 km/h, gusting to 48.5 km/h Humidity: 84% Cloud Cover: 95%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Try

Ellis Genge · Bristol

5 - 0
1'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

7 - 0
1'

Substitution

Thomas Souverbie on for Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang · Pau
10'

Try

Benjamin Grondona · Bristol

12 - 0
11'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

14 - 0
25'

Try

Kieran Marmion · Bristol

19 - 0
26'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

21 - 0
29'

Substitution

Josh Carrington on for Aidan Boshoff · Bristol
35'

Try

Kalaveti Ravouvou · Bristol

26 - 0
38'

Substitution

Aidan Boshoff on for Josh Carrington · Bristol
39'

Try

Gabriel Oghre · Bristol

31 - 0
40'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

33 - 0
Halftime 33 - 0
Second Half
43'

Try

Benhard Janse van Rensburg · Bristol

38 - 0
44'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

40 - 0
46'

Substitution

Santiago Grondona on for Fitz Harding · Bristol
47'

Substitution

Remi Picquette on for Mickael Capelli · Pau
47'

Substitution

Remi Seneca on for Daniel Bibi Biziwu · Pau
47'

Substitution

Youri Delhommel on for Lucas Rey · Pau
47'

Substitution

Jon Zabala on for Siate Tokolahi · Pau
47'

Substitution

Josh Carrington on for Benhard Janse van Rensburg · Bristol
48'

Try

Joe Batley · Bristol

45 - 0
49'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

47 - 0
49'

Substitution

Harry Thacker on for Gabriel Oghre · Bristol
49'

Substitution

Jimmy Halliwell on for Lovejoy Chawatama · Bristol
49'

Substitution

Jake Woolmore on for Ellis Genge · Bristol
51'

Substitution

Sam Wolstenholme on for Kieran Marmion · Bristol
54'

Try

Fabien Brau-Boirie · Pau

47 - 5
55'

Conversion

Clement Mondinat · Pau

47 - 7
56'

Try

Aidan Boshoff · Bristol

52 - 7
56'

Substitution

Nathan Decron on for Quentin Valentino · Pau
56'

Substitution

Loic Credoz on for Carwyn Tuipulotu · Pau
57'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

54 - 7
58'

Try

Santiago Grondona · Bristol

59 - 7
59'

Conversion

Tom Jordan · Bristol

61 - 7
60'

Substitution

Luka Ivanishvili on for Joe Batley · Bristol
62'

Try

Fabien Brau-Boirie · Pau

61 - 12
64'

Substitution

Sam Worsley on for Kalaveti Ravouvou · Bristol
68'

Substitution

Reece Hewat on for Joel Kpoku · Pau
Fulltime 61 - 12

Player ratings

Bristol

15 Benjamin Elizalde 7.0
14 Kalaveti Ravouvou 8.3
13 Benhard Janse van Rensburg 7.6
12 James Williams 6.3
11 Aidan Boshoff 8.1
10 Tom Jordan 7.4
9 Kieran Marmion 9.0
1 Ellis Genge 7.4
2 Gabriel Oghre 7.4
3 Lovejoy Chawatama 6.5
4 Pedro Rubiolo 6.9
5 Joe Batley 7.9
6 Joe Owen 6.8
7 Benjamin Grondona 9.0
8 Fitz Harding 7.6
16 Harry Thacker 6.8
17 Jake Woolmore 6.1
18 Jimmy Halliwell 6.1
19 Santiago Grondona 7.2
20 Luka Ivanishvili 7.1
21 Sam Wolstenholme 6.5
22 Sam Worsley 6.2
23 Josh Carrington 6.2

Pau

15 Aymeric Luc 5.9
14 Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang –
13 Fabien Brau-Boirie 10.0
12 Quentin Valentino 6.6
11 Thomas Carol 6.0
10 Clement Mondinat 5.8
9 Dan Robson 5.9
1 Daniel Bibi Biziwu 5.8
2 Lucas Rey 7.2
3 Siate Tokolahi 5.9
4 Thomas Jolmes 5.8
5 Mickael Capelli 5.7
6 Joel Kpoku 6.5
7 Clement Paul 6.4
8 Carwyn Tuipulotu 7.1
16 Youri Delhommel 6.4
17 Remi Seneca 6.3
18 Jon Zabala 6.1
19 Remi Picquette 6.2
20 Loic Credoz 5.8
21 Thomas Souverbie 6.0
22 Nathan Decron 5.9
23 Reece Hewat 6.5