Bristol Bears Beat Bath Rugby 36-26

Bristol Bears secured a 36-26 victory over Bath Rugby in a thrilling Gallagher Premiership derby, moving to the top of the league table. The Bears started strong, with tries from Max Malins, Santiago Grondona (twice), and Benhard Janse van Rensburg giving them a substantial lead by halftime. Bath’s Sam Harris scored a remarkable try, but it was not enough to offset Bristol's dominance. In the second half, Bath rallied with tries from Will Butt, Ross Molony, and Ollie Lawrence, earning a bonus point despite their defeat. Bristol's Gabriel Oghre added another try to maintain their lead. The match showcased Bath's struggle with errors and missed opportunities, resulting in their first loss of the season.