Bears Make It a Hard Road Back for Lawes

The Prem: Sale 24-34 Bristol: Bears put down marker with win at Sharks

Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.

Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears: Player ratings and five internationals who stood out

Sale Sharks took on Bristol Bears in the opening round of the PREM season, with the visitors coming away with an impressive 34-24 victory. The hosts made the brighter start. Luke Cowan-Dickie crossed after seven minutes before George Ford added the conversion. Bristol responded almost immediately. L...

Bears make it a hard road back for Lawes

COURTNEY Lawes took his first steps towards a potential England return – but his Sale debut will leave a bitter taste. ■By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks ..................... 24pts Bristol Bears ................... 34pts Tries: Cowan-Dickie 6, O’Flaherty 42, 69 Conversions: Ford 7, 43, 69 Penalty: Ford 16 Tries: Rees-Zammitt 12, 23; Randall 39, 57; Gwilliam 72 […]

Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears: Five takeaways as self-inflicted Sharks hand Pat Lam’s Bears a bonus-point road win

Following a 24-34 victory for Bristol Bears over Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium, here are our five takeaways from the opening round of the PREM.