Northampton Saints 94-33 Bristol Bears result - Saints record biggest PREM Rugby win, running in tries to crush Bristol and seal top-four finish
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Cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens / 15.05.2026
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Updated 15/05/2026 at 23:28 GMT+1
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HIGHLIGHTS: NORTHAMPTON DECIMATE BRISTOL
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Highlights: Northampton run in 14 TRIES in record-breaking win over Bristol
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NORTHAMPTON SAINTS SMASH RECORD SIN HISTORIC ATTACKING DISPLAY
Northampton Saints produced a devastating, record-breaking performance at Franklin’s Gardens as they overwhelmed Bristol Bears in one of the most extraordinary games in PREM history, setting new standards for attacking rugby in the competition.
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Hendy finishes off blistering move as Northampton strike first against Bristol
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The hosts ran in nine first-half tries in a relentless scoring blitz with George Hendy and Rory Hutchinson both crossing twice, alongside efforts from Josh Kemeny, Callum Chick and Alex Coles. Fin Smith orchestrated everything from fly-half, delivering an almost flawless kicking display as Saints raced into a stunning 61-14 half-time lead.
That first-half surge saw Saints break the PREM record for most points scored before the interval with Bristol left reeling under wave after wave of attack. The visitors did manage to respond through Harry Thacker and Harry Randall with Louis Rees-Zammit providing occasional spark, but defensive lapses and a yellow card for Kalaveti Ravouvou left them constantly under pressure.
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'Absolutely rapid' - Rees-Zammit turns on afterburners to score stunner
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The second half brought more of the same, with George Hendy completing his hat-trick as Saints continued to punish every Bristol mistake. Fin Smith remained central throughout, controlling territory, tempo and conversions as the hosts kept the scoreboard ticking over in ruthless fashion.
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Bristol showed brief resistance with late tries from Noah Heward and Luka Ivanishvili, but they were ultimately powerless to halt the momentum of a side playing at full tilt.
The match finished 94–33, with Saints setting a new PREM record for most points in a single game, surpassing Gloucester’s previous mark of 90. The 127-point combined total also set a new league record for aggregate scoring, capping off a historic night of attacking rugby at Franklin’s Gardens.
HOW GALLAGHER PREM RUGBY HISTORY UNFOLDED ON RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT..
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A NEW RECORD FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
BRISTOL BEARS DIRECTOR OF RUGBY, PAT LAM:
"It is embarrassing, it is disappointing. I want to apologise to our fans. I think that is the play-offs done."
OFFICIAL PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Saints scrum half Archie McParland gets player of the match.
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NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 94-33 BRISTOL BEARS
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RECORD BREAKING NIGHT FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
Northampton Saints produced a historic attacking performance, setting new benchmarks in the record books.
They scored the most points ever in a single match, putting 94 past Bristol Bears to surpass Gloucester’s previous record of 90, set in May 2024.
It was not just a one-sided contest, but a match that will go down in history for its sheer scoring power with the combined total of 127 points also setting a new record for the highest aggregate score in PREM history.
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FULL-TIME! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 94-33 BRISTOL BEARS
Top four secured with their biggest ever PREM win, while Bristol are left to reflect on a brutal defeat.
The Bears now face serious questions after a shockingly one-sided contest.
79'
TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS (HENDY) 94-33 BRISTOL BEARS
They strike from close range and score.
From a 5m lineout, the ball is worked into midfield for George Hendy, who spins onto a pass from Fin Smith and goes over to finish.
Fin Smith converts.
75'
TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS (GRAHAM) 87-33 BRISTOL BEARS
Sam Graham powers through the middle for Saints, breaking two tackles on his way to the try line.
Fin Smith adds the conversion.
74'
YELLOW-CARD!
Matias Moroni loses his composure after flipping Henry Pollock following a push, before getting involved in a scuffle on the ground.
Moroni is shown a yellow card.
70'
TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 80-33 BRISTOL BEARS (HEWARD)
Fitz Harding fires a flat inside pass to send Noah Heward through a gap, and the replacement finishes from 40 metres out.
James Williams adds the conversion.
69'
HANDLING ERROR
Costly handling error as Bristol move the ball sharply through a couple of slick pull-back passes, only for Noah Heward to send a wide pass to Louis Rees-Zammit in space, who can’t take it cleanly and knocks it on.
61'
SAINTS SPILL A PASS
Errors occur as Saints threaten again, but Rory Hutchinson’s pass to Tommy Freeman goes astray and drifts into touch. Noah Heward had defended it well, holding his line and not over-committing to force the error.
58'
TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 80-26 BRISTOL BEARS (IVANISHVILI)
Luka Ivanishvili powers over from close range at the back of a driving maul after a 5m lineout launch.
56'
YELLOW-CARD!
Ed Prowse is shown a 10-minute yellow card as Saints’ penalty count builds after a warning from the referee.
Bristol opt to kick to the corner.
54'
HARDING WARNED BY REFEREE
Fitz Harding is spoken to by referee Luke Pearce over his conduct, with tensions rising as the scoreboard continues to hurt the Bears.
52'
TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS (HENDY) 80-21 BRISTOL BEARS
Hat-trick for George Hendy.
Callum Chick breaks from a ruck and offloads to Hendy, who finishes for his third try.
Fin Smith converts.
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TRY! NORTHAMPTON SAINTS (MCPARLAND) 73-21 BRISTOL BEARS
Bristol’s basics let them down again as they fail to deal with the restart. The lifting pod miss the kick-off and Kalaveti Ravouvou can’t gather, allowing Archie McParland to pounce and race down the right touchline to score.
Fin Smith misses the wide conversion.
The focus now turns to scoring records as Saints continue their dominance.