Caluori scores as Saracens too strong for Bristol
Saracens beat Bristol Bears 30-7 at StoneX Stadium, extending their unbeaten home record against Bristol in the Premiership to eight matches. The win earned Saracens a five-point bonus and gave Bristol their first defeat of the 2026-27 season.
Noah Caluori scored in his first Premiership start of the season, having missed the opening two games while recovering from wrist surgery. Owen Farrell kicked two first-half penalties as Saracens led 11-0 at the break; Harry Randall replied for Bristol after half-time, before tries from Alex O’Driscoll and Jack Bracken, plus a penalty try, sealed the result. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said his side defended strongly but were inaccurate in attack.
- Saracens beat Bristol 30-7 at StoneX Stadium.
- Caluori scored on his return from wrist surgery.
- Bristol have yet to win at Saracens in eight Premiership visits.
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Saracens and Bristol Bears are two of the leading teams in the Premiership, England's top professional rugby union league. The Premiership consists of ten clubs that compete throughout the season to determine the champion.
Bristol entered this match unbeaten in the 2026-27 season, establishing themselves as one of the year's early strong performers. Saracens had enjoyed considerable success at their home ground, StoneX Stadium, against Bristol in recent Premiership seasons. Both teams therefore had something to prove in this encounter, with Bristol seeking to maintain their undefeated record and Saracens looking to extend their impressive home form.
The match was also significant for the return of Saracens player Noah Caluori, who had been sidelined with a wrist injury since the beginning of the season. His availability added strength to Saracens' squad as they competed near the top of the Premiership.