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Bristol falls to Stormers in Champions Cup opener

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Bristol falls to Stormers in Champions Cup opener
Summary

Bristol Bears lost their Investec Champions Cup pool-stage opener to Stormers, with a final score of 49-12 on October 17, 2026. Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas each scored two tries for Stormers. Seabelo Senatla opened the scoring, and Bristol managed two tries through Joe Owen and Sol Moody. Stormers' JJ Kotze received a red card before halftime, but Bristol struggled to capitalize on the advantage. Stormers scored late tries to secure a bonus point, with South African fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converting all seven tries. Bristol's next Champions Cup match is against Munster on December 12, 2026.

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  • •Stormers scored seven tries, led by Roche and Zas.
  • •Bristol managed only two tries and one conversion.
  • •JJ Kotze of Stormers received a 20-minute red card.
  • •Bristol faces Munster in their next Champions Cup match on December 12.
  • •Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted all of Stormers' tries.
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Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.

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Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.

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