Heimspiel/ Homegame 11.04.

Adrien L. • 20. April 2026

Redemption in Konstanz: Bishops Beat Winterthur 25–23

An important home win, strong individual performances, and a clear step forward after the setback in Thun.

On Saturday, April 11, the Bishops — the combined Konstanz–St. Gallen side — welcomed Winterthur to Konstanz determined to answer both the recent disappointment in Thun and the bitter memory of the first-leg defeat, where a 21–0 lead had slipped away.

In warm sunshine, with the lake and the Alps providing a perfect backdrop, the home side started with intent. A major focus in training had been the lineout, and that work paid off immediately. Patryk and James were excellent in the air, giving the forwards a reliable platform and allowing the Bishops to build sustained pressure deep inside the Winterthur half. A few inaccuracies at the breakdown and in hand prevented an even bigger return, but the hosts still earned a deserved 13–0 lead at half-time.

Winterthur, however, came back strongly. Their scrum grew into the game and the visitors reduced the score to 13–10 early in the second half. This time, though, the response was immediate. The Bishops struck straight after the restart to extend the lead to 20–10 and regain momentum.

Several players stood out in open play. Josué, at scrum-half, distributed excellent ball throughout the match and added a try of his own. Kilian, back in Konstanz colours after having played for the club years ago, made a strong impression at inside centre and looked dangerous every time he touched the ball, also scored a try to celebrate his come back. Up front, Simba battled hard in the front row and repeatedly carried with power into the Winterthur defence.

Another strong pressure phase pushed the score to 25–17, but Winterthur remained dangerous until the final whistle. The visitors scored in the corner with the last play of the game, but the missed conversion left the Bishops with a deserved 25–22 victory.

Among the standout performers, Phil at number 8 was voted one of the best players of the match after a huge shift in both defence and attack, despite what looked like a broken nose. Nathan, at fly-half, was the other deserved choice, organising the attack brilliantly and giving the team direction throughout.

There was also a special moment on the sideline. Paul, who injured himself in Thun two weeks earlier, came to support the team on crutches just after surgery. What began as support quickly turned into coaching, as he helped the backs organise themselves during the game.

Attention now turns to Saturday, April 18, when the Bishops are at home again in St. Gallen against Würenlos. It will be a double home game, with the Cindies also in action — and the club will be aiming for nothing less than a double victory.

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von Adrien L. • 29. März 2026

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