Bristol tops Northampton in Prem clash with Rees-Zammit's double
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Bristol Bears secured a 41-26 victory over Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate on October 3, 2026. Louis Rees-Zammit scored two tries, contributing to the Bears' strong performance that included tries from Gabriel Oghre, Tom Jordan, and Harry Randall. The match saw a balanced opening half with Bristol leading 15-14 at halftime, before they pulled away in the second half. Despite Northampton's late attempts to close the gap with two tries, a penalty try in the final moments solidified the Bears' win.
- •Bristol scored six tries overall, including doubles by Rees-Zammit and Hendy for Northampton.
- •The match was marked by a strong defensive display from Bristol in the latter stages.
- •Bristol honors Jackie Booy with a tribute before the match.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Rees-Zammit back to his best as Bristol outplay Northampton
- 4:44 PMBBC Sport — Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton
"Starting with Sale away and then hosting Northampton, the reigning champions, at home, few would have predicted an injury-hit Bristol to be unbeaten after two rounds of the Prem. But that is exactly where the Bears find themselves after securing a bonus-point victory over the Saints.
"Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 5:11 PMRees-Zammit back to his best as Bristol outplay Northampton
Starting with Sale away and then hosting Northampton, the reigning champions, at home, few would have predicted an injury-hit Bristol to be unbeaten after two rounds of the Prem. But that is exactly where the Bears find themselves after securing a bonus-point victory over the Saints.
- BBC SportOct 3, 2026, 4:44 PMRees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton
Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.
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