Bristol Bears secure win against Sale Sharks in season opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Bristol Bears began their Premiership season with a 34-24 victory over Sale Sharks at CorpAcq Stadium on September 26, 2026. The Bears scored five tries, with Louis Rees-Zammit contributing two and Harry Randall also crossing the line twice. Sale led early through a Luke Cowan-Dickie try but struggled to maintain momentum, finishing without a bonus point. This match marks a continuing challenge for Sale, who are looking to recover from a disappointing previous season.
- •Bristol leads with five tries to Sale's three.
- •Sale's opening loss highlights ongoing struggles.
- •Match played at CorpAcq Stadium on September 26, 2026.
- •Bristol's victory secured a bonus point.
- •Sale managed only two tries from Tom O'Flaherty.
- 6:46 PMBBC Sport — Bristol start with steely victory at Sale
"Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.
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