Bristol Dominate Harlequins 40-14 in 17th Big Game at Twickenham
Bristol secured a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Harlequins in the 17th Big Game held at Twickenham on 20 December 2025. The match featured an impressive six tries from Bristol, with Kalaveti Ravouvou scoring twice, alongside tries from Tom Batley, Gabriel Oghre, Louis Rees-Zammit, S Grondona, and Ellis Genge. Harlequins managed two late tries by Isgro and Smith.
Bristol dominated the first half, leading 33-0 at halftime after four visits to Harlequins’ 22, and extended their lead early in the second half with another score. Notably, Louis Rees-Zammit, starting at full-back for the first time, scored Bristol's fourth try following a well-executed move involving a chip ahead on Nick David.
The forward pack of Bristol, including Genge, Batley, and Oghre, was particularly dominant during the first half. Bristol earned a bonus point by halftime due to their commanding performance.
Pat Lam, Bristol's coach, praised the team's dedication to training and precision, emphasizing that their playing style is designed to demonstrate the essence of rugby to young fans. Referee Anthony Woodthorpe officiated the match. Despite late tries from Harlequins, Bristol's defense was strong and maintained control throughout most of the game.
