Bristol Bears vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Bristol Bears and Newcastle Red Bulls meet again in Gallagher PREM Rugby, with recent history firmly favoring the hosts. 

Bristol has won all five of the most recent meetings between the clubs, including a high-scoring 55-35 victory in January 2025. 

That matchup highlighted Bristol’s attacking depth and ability to stretch games, a theme that has continued throughout the Bears’ recent run of form.

Momentum entering this fixture strongly favors Bristol. 

The Bears have won four of their last five matches and carry a four-game winning streak into the contest at Ashton Gate. Their recent performances have combined pace, physicality and finishing efficiency, making them one of the league’s most in-form sides. 

Newcastle, meanwhile, has won two of its last five games and arrives looking to rebound after a 50-14 loss to Bath in its most recent PREM outing.

With Bristol rolling and Newcastle searching for stability, this matchup presents a clear test of form and execution. Bristol will look to extend both its winning streak and its dominance in the rivalry, while Newcastle aims to regroup and challenge a side that has consistently controlled this fixture.

Bristol Bears vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Bristol Bears host the Newcastle Red Bulls at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 27 at Ashton Gate in Gallagher PREM Rugby action.

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Bristol Bears Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls

Starting XV

Max LahiffHarry ThackerGeorge KloskaGeorge TaylorJoe BatleJoe OwenFitz HardingViliame MataHarry RandallTom JordanKalaveti RavouvouJames WilliamsMatias MoroniNoah HewardLouis Rees-Zammit

Replacements

16. Gabriel Oghre17. Ellis Genge18. Jimmy Halliwell19. Pedro Rubiolo20. Luka Ivanishvili21. Sam Wolstenholme22. Sam Worsley23. Richard LaneNewcastle Red Bulls Lineup vs. Bristol Bears

Starting XV

Adam BrocklebankGeorge McGuiganMurray McCallumOscar UsherSebastian de ChavesTom GordonTom ChristieOllie LeatherbarrowSimon Benitez CruzBrett ConnonElliott ObatoyinboSammy ArnoldAlex HearleOliver SpencerEthan Grayson

Replacements

16. Ollie Fletcher17. Connor Hancock18. Richard Palframan19. Finn Baker20. Amanaki Lelei Mafi21. James Elliott22. Boeta Chamberlain23. Cammy HutchisonSubscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription

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Gallagher PREM Round 8 Schedule

Friday, Dec. 26

12:30 PM ET – Sale Sharks vs. Harlequin F.C.

Saturday, Dec. 27

10 AM ET – Bristol Bears vs. Newcastle Red Bulls10:05 AM ET – Gloucester Rugby vs. Saracens F.C.12:30 PM ET – Bath Rugby vs. Northampton Saints

Sunday, Dec. 28

10 AM ET – Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester TigersEuropean Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

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