Northampton

12 - 48

Full Time

Barbarians

Barbarians vs Northampton

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

84'

Trouble here as Kaito Shigeno breaches the defence.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Generic Player bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lachie Anderson bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

80'

Tom Litchfield comes on.

79'

Dylan Pietsch comes on.

77'

Lachlan Swinton comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kaito Shigeno bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

76'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Arden getting some game time.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Jake Garside being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryohei Yamanaka took full advantage.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Aston Gradwick-Light getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Henry Pollock being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Reuben Logan getting some game time.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Kayde Sylvester being replaced.

70'

Barbarians make a substitution with Lachie Anderson coming on.

69'

Barbarians make a substitution with Dylan Pietsch coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Barbarians supporters go wild as Hunter Paisami successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Barbarians results in a try for Nik McCurran

68'

That's a great try assist by Ryohei Yamanaka.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Hunter Paisami took full advantage.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Geordie Irvine coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints sub Generic Player comes onto the field.

63'

Tom Litchfield departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Generic Player comes onto the field.

62'

Tom Cruse departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Generic Player comes onto the field.

62'

Izaiha Moore-Aiono departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Barbarians sub James Tuttle comes onto the field.

62'

James O'Connor departs for Barbarians.

62'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Grayson kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Toby Thame.

58'

George Hendy played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by George Hendy as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Jake Garside as they get over the gainline!

58'

Taichi Takahashi comes on for Barbarians.

57'

Lachie Anderson leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James O'Connor kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Harry Johnson-Holmes from scoring as they record the try for Barbarians.

55'

Ryohei Yamanaka comes on.

52'

Tom Wright comes off.

52'

Kaito Shigeno comes on.

52'

Ryan Lonergan comes off.

52'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on.

52'

Sam Talakai comes off.

52'

Shunta Nakamura comes on.

52'

Lachlan Lonergan comes off.

52'

Kenta Kobayashi comes on.

52'

Tom Lambert comes off.

52'

Nik McCurran comes on.

51'

Filipo Daugunu comes off.

51'

Toby Thame comes on.

50'

Tom Seabrook comes off.

50'

Generic Player comes on.

50'

Angus Scott-Young comes off.

50'

James O'Connor has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tom Wright from scoring that try!

49'

Tom Wright makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ryan Lonergan sets up the try.

49'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Faulua Makisi getting some game time.

47'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Uwe Helu being replaced.

47'

James Grayson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for George Hendy.

44'

George Hendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by James Grayson is finished off with a try.

44'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Archie McParland being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Barbarians make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming on.

40'

Barbarians make a substitution with Faulua Makisi coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Elliot Millar-Mills coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Waller coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Kayde Sylvester coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Geordie Irvine coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Archie McParland coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Braley coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Edward Prowse coming on.

40'

Paul Hill departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Angus Scott-Young makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tom Seabrook being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Tom Lambert being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Barbarians go for goal with Ryan Lonergan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Barbarians is finished off by Filipo Daugunu, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Filipo Daugunu being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Tom Wright sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Hunter Paisami being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Alex Waller comes on for Northampton Saints.

31'

Elliot Millar-Mills leaves the field.

31'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ryan Lonergan will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Cadeyrn Neville scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Tom Wright breaches the defence.

29'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on.

28'

Alex Waller comes off.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seru Uru bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

22'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan converts the try.

19'

Try

Dylan Pietsch goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pietsch bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

18'

Ryan Lonergan takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Barbarians results in a try for Tom Wright

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Wright took full advantage.

16'

Ryan Lonergan sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Seru Uru took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Pietsch took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Barbarians leads to a try for Ryan Lonergan

That's a great try assist by Lachie Anderson.

The defensive line has been broken as Lachie Anderson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Barbarians 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 2nd September 2023, 08:00am CDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Barbarians win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Paisami

69'

12 - 48

McCurran

68'

12 - 46

Grayson

12 - 41

59'

Thame

10 - 41

58'

O'Connor

56'

5 - 41

Johnson-Holmes

55'

5 - 39

Wright

49'

5 - 34

Hendy

5 - 29

44'

Half Time

Daugunu

35'

0 - 29

Neville

29'

0 - 24

Lonergan

19'

0 - 19

Pietsch

18'

0 - 17

Wright

16'

0 - 12

Lonergan

0 - 7

Lonergan

0 - 5

Start

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Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Attack Profile

Northampton

Barbarians

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Barbarians

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

62%

3-6 secs

32%

21%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Barbarians Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Barbarians in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 2nd September 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Barbarians won the last encounter but Northampton Saints are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Northampton Saints vs Barbarians Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints vs Barbarians will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.