Bristol Bears edge past Sale Sharks 19-17, while Newcastle secure their first win of the season. In a thrilling Gallagher Prem encounter, Bristol's late try conversion by Kalaveti Ravouvou proved decisive, ending Sale's six-game losing streak on the road. The match was a tight contest, with Bristol narrowly winning 19-17, thanks to three tries to Sale's two. Joe Owen and Matias Moroni also contributed to Bristol's scoring, while Tom Jordan and James Williams handled the conversions. Sale's Tom O'Flaherty and Ernest van Rhyn scored tries, with George Ford converting and adding a penalty. Early injuries to Alex Wills and Louis Rees-Zammit disrupted Sale's momentum. Bristol dominated the early exchanges, but Sale took the lead with O'Flaherty's 35-meter try. Ford's conversion and penalty kick gave Sale a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, Bristol fought back, with Owen scoring a try just before halftime, leveling the score. Sale regained the lead in the second half, but Bristol's Moroni scored a crucial try, and Ravouvou's conversion sealed the win. Newcastle, on the other hand, held off Gloucester's comeback to secure their first Gallagher Prem victory, 25-19, at Kingston Park. George McGuigan and Tom Christie scored tries for Newcastle, while Brett Connon's penalties and conversions were instrumental in their win. Gloucester's Thorley was sent off, and despite a late comeback, Newcastle held on to their lead.
