Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Rugby 10 Bristol Rugby 16: Match report

Nottingham Rugby fell to their second successive league defeat over Christmas after suffering a 16-10 loss to league leaders Bristol at Lady Bay. It was a gritty performance full of character, effort and endeavour in what was a tight contest played out against a backdrop of difficult conditions. True to form, Championship front runners Bristol started on the front foot, putting Nottingham under pressure deep inside their own 22 but the home side were able to see out the opening ten minutes...