Leicester edges past Bristol to take top spot in the Premiership
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Leicester Tigers secured a 22-16 victory against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, allowing them to rise to the top of the Premiership standings. Bristol initially took the lead with a try from Louis Rees-Zammit, but Leicester responded with tries from Freddie Steward, Adam Radwan, Ollie Hassell-Collins, and Jamie Blamire. Despite a late surge from Bristol through James Williams' penalties, they could not overcome Leicester's points tally. Leicester's win puts them ahead of Gloucester, who will play Northampton in the upcoming fixtures.
- •Leicester scores four tries to secure the win over Bristol.
- •Bristol earns a losing bonus point despite the loss.
- •Leicester’s victory propels them to first place in the Premiership.
- •James Williams scores three penalties for Bristol.
- •Leicester plays Gloucester next weekend in a significant matchup.
- 9:43 PMBBC Sport — Leicester dominate Bristol to go top of the Prem
"Leicester take maximum points to go top of the Prem ahead of the rest of the weekend fixtures with a 22-16 win away at Bristol.
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