Northampton

35 - 34

Full Time

Bath

Bath vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell kicks the penalty.

77'

Archie McParland comes on.

76'

Tom Seabrook comes off.

76'

Yellow Card

Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

76'

Louis Schreuder comes on.

75'

Ben Spencer comes off.

75'

Northampton Saints decided to go for goal with Fin Smith taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kepu Tuipulotu getting some game time.

71'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Dunn being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

The opposition have charged down Fin Smith drop goal attempt!

69'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Fin Smith as they hook it left.

66'

Bath Rugby sub Thomas du Toit comes onto the field.

64'

Will Stuart departs for Bath Rugby.

64'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Joe Cokanasiga

62'

Spellbinding play by Miles Reid is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Miles Reid goes through the gap.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Luke Green comes onto the field.

61'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Curtis Langdon goes through the gap.

60'

Alfie Barbeary comes on for Bath Rugby.

59'

Jaco Coetzee leaves the field.

59'

Jaco Coetzee comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Alfie Barbeary leaves the field.

58'

Will Stuart comes on for Bath Rugby.

56'

Thomas du Toit leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Bath Rugby results in a try for Max Ojomoh.

54'

What a run here by Max Ojomoh as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Sam Underhill.

54'

Henry Pollock comes on.

53'

Tom Pearson comes off.

53'

Charlie Ewels comes on.

50'

Ross Molony comes off.

50'

Thomas du Toit comes on.

50'

Will Stuart comes off.

50'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

50'

Beno Obano comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Alex Mitchell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

46'

Try

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

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Angus Scott-Young getting some game time.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua being replaced.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lockett getting some game time.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Coles being replaced.

45'

Northampton Saints sub Tarek Haffar comes onto the field.

40'

Tom West departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Seabrook comes onto the field.

39'

George Hendy departs for Northampton Saints.

39'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Tom Dunn being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Alfie Barbeary being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Alfie Barbeary breaches the defence.

32'

Sam Underhill comes on for Bath Rugby.

31'

Will Muir leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

George Hendy gathers the kick to score the try for Northampton Saints.

28'

Trouble here as George Hendy breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Fin Smith is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Orlando Bailey as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Orlando Bailey breaches the defence.

25'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

25'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Joe Cokanasiga

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Cokanasiga took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Orlando Bailey is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by James Ramm leads to a try for Northampton Saints

12'

A gap opened in the defence and James Ramm took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Rory Hutchinson is finished off with a try.

12'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Fraser Dingwall

A gap opened in the defence and Fraser Dingwall took full advantage.

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Fin Smith took full advantage.

Josh Bayliss comes on for Bath Rugby.

Guy Pepper leaves the field.

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Guy Pepper goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Josh Kemeny

Rory Hutchinson sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as George Hendy goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Bath 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sun 5th January 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Anthony Woodthorpe

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

35 - 34

80'

Russell

77'

32 - 34

Mitchell

32 - 31

76'

Smith

32 - 31

71'

Cokanasiga

62'

29 - 31

Russell

55'

29 - 26

Ojomoh

54'

29 - 24

Smith

29 - 19

49'

Russell

46'

26 - 19

Stuart

45'

26 - 17

Half Time

Smith

26 - 12

29'

Hendy

24 - 12

28'

Russell

26'

19 - 12

Bailey

25'

19 - 10

Cokanasiga

15'

19 - 5

Smith

19 - 0

13'

Ramm

17 - 0

12'

Dingwall

12 - 0

Smith

7 - 0

Kemeny

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

56%

Draw

Bath

43%

Penalty by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Bath

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Bath

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

57%

3-6 secs

39%

30%

6+ secs

18%

13%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

69'

73'

76'

79'

Northampton

Bath

Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Bath Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 10 on Sun 5th January 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Bath Rugby in 1st and Northampton Saints in 8th as such Bath Rugby are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby Squads

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