Northampton

45 - 39

Full Time

Barbarians

Barbarians vs Northampton

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

80'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

79'

Tom Wood comes off.

79'

Jonah Holmes comes on.

77'

Luther Burrell comes off.

77'

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

76'

Try

What a kick! Gareth Simpson takes full advantage to score for Barbarians.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gareth Simpson bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

75'

Conversion

George Furbank has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Collins

72'

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

72'

George Hendy played a key part in that try.

72'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Hikawera Elliot getting some game time.

71'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

71'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Marland Yarde getting some game time.

70'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Malietoa Hingano being replaced.

70'

Gareth Simpson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

Tevita Ikanivere scores the try from close range.

68'

Barbarians sub Murray McCallum comes onto the field.

62'

Zach Kibirige departs for Barbarians.

62'

Owen Williams curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by Barbarians leads to a try for Francois Hougaard

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Francois Hougaard goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Owen Williams is finished off with a try.

61'

George Furbank has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

George Hendy comes on for Northampton Saints.

58'

James Ramm leaves the field.

58'

Tom Litchfield comes on for Northampton Saints.

58'

Matt Proctor leaves the field.

58'

Try

Tom Collins scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Tom Collins as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Williams kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Barbarians results in a try for Luther Burrell.

55'

That's a great try assist by Francois Hougaard.

55'

What a run here by Luther Burrell as they get over the gainline!

55'

Owen Williams comes on.

52'

Danny Cipriani comes off.

52'

Joel Matavesi comes on.

52'

Rory Hutchinson comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Furbank kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Courtnall Skosan.

51'

Sam Graham sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Juarno Augustus as they get over the gainline!

50'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

50'

James Ramm makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Tom Wood getting some game time.

48'

Hikawera Elliot comes off.

50'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Olly Robinson being replaced.

48'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Malietoa Hingano getting some game time.

48'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Owen Williams being replaced.

48'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Brok Harris getting some game time.

48'

Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Millar-Mills being replaced.

48'

Conversion

George Furbank adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tom Collins.

44'

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

44'

Spellbinding play by George Furbank is finished off with a try.

44'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Robbie Smith coming on.

43'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Mike Haywood coming off.

43'

Barbarians make a substitution with Francois Hougaard coming on.

42'

Barbarians make a substitution with Marland Yarde coming off.

42'

Barbarians make a substitution with Perry Humphreys coming on.

42'

Barbarians make a substitution with Jonah Holmes coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Edward Prowse coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Moon coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Paul Hill coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Graham coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with George Furbank coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Lewis Ludlam coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints sub Emmanuel Iyogun comes onto the field.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fin Smith coming off.

40'

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

45'

Danny Cipriani has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Zach Kibirige dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Spellbinding play by Luther Burrell is finished off with a try.

44'

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

41'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Zach Kibirige to score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Zach Kibirige being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Danny Cipriani.

39'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Mitchell comes onto the field.

37'

Alex Waller departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

Callum Braley departs for Northampton Saints.

37'

Trouble here as Ben Morris breaches the defence.

32'

Ben Harris comes on for Barbarians.

31'

Elliott Stooke leaves the field.

31'

Will Boyde comes on for Barbarians.

31'

Tom Wood leaves the field.

31'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on for Barbarians.

31'

Brok Harris leaves the field.

31'

Lloyd Ashley comes on for Barbarians.

31'

Murray McCallum leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lewis Ludlam scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Lewis Ludlam breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Callum Braley is finished off with a try.

30'

Callum Braley comes on.

26'

Alex Mitchell comes off.

26'

Fin Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Rory Hutchinson

21'

That's a great try assist by Tom Collins.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Collins bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Luther Burrell took full advantage.

11'

Alex Mitchell comes on for Northampton Saints.

Callum Braley leaves the field.

Conversion

Danny Cipriani has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Barbarians has allowed Gareth Simpson to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Luther Burrell.

The defensive line has been broken as Zach Kibirige goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Lewis Ludlam goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Callum Braley touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Barbarians 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 26th November 2022, 07:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simpson

75'

45 - 39

Furbank

45 - 34

73'

Collins

43 - 34

72'

Ikanivere

68'

38 - 34

Hougaard

61'

38 - 29

Collins

38 - 24

57'

Williams

57'

33 - 24

Burrell

55'

33 - 22

Furbank

33 - 17

51'

Skosan

31 - 17

51'

Furbank

26 - 17

45'

Collins

24 - 17

44'

Half Time

Kibirige

44'

19 - 17

Kibirige

39'

19 - 12

Smith

19 - 7

31'

Ludlam

17 - 7

30'

Hutchinson

12 - 7

21'

Cipriani

7 - 7

Simpson

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Braley

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

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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

48%

60%

3-6 secs

29%

24%

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 26th November 2022 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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.