Northampton

48 - 31

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Owen bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Williams bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

81'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Kieran Marmion

79'

Spellbinding play by Ratu Naulago is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ratu Naulago bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

Bristol Bears go for goal with AJ MacGinty taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Gabriel Ibitoye

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabriel Ibitoye bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by AJ MacGinty is finished off with a try.

77'

Conversion

Rory Hutchinson has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Henry Pollock

74'

Tom James played a key part in that try.

74'

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

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Benjamin Grondona getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Josh Caulfield being replaced.

72'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for James Williams

72'

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

72'

Steven Luatua played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ratu Naulago took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

71'

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

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Juarno Augustus being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Glister took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Will Glister coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tommy Freeman coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Kemeny goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Seabrook goes through the gap.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Yann Thomas comes onto the field.

64'

Ellis Genge departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

Bristol Bears sub Ratu Naulago comes onto the field.

64'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg departs for Bristol Bears.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Gabriel Ibitoye goes through the gap.

61'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Seabrook comes onto the field.

60'

Fin Smith departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Juarno Augustus

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Juarno Augustus goes through the gap.

59'

Henry Walker played a key part in that try.

58'

Kieran Marmion comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Harry Randall leaves the field.

58'

Tom Lockett comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Temo Mayanavanua leaves the field.

57'

Tom James comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Alex Mitchell leaves the field.

57'

Luke Green comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Elliot Millar Mills leaves the field.

56'

Henry Walker comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

56'

Tom West comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Emmanuel Iyogun leaves the field.

56'

George Kloska comes on.

50'

Max Lahiff comes off.

50'

What a run here by Henry Pollock as they get over the gainline!

50'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Viliame Mata getting some game time.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Grondona being replaced.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Oghre getting some game time.

48'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Thacker being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

45'

Try

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

45'

Emmanuel Iyogun makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Temo Mayanavanua is finished off with a try.

45'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Juarno Augustus being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

AJ MacGinty does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Gabriel Ibitoye as they score the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Harry Randall.

37'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Harry Randall being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Santiago Grondona being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

The left post denies Fin Smith from adding the extras.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Richard Lane breaches the defence.

32'

James Williams comes on for Bristol Bears.

31'

Deago Bailey leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Harry Thacker breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

25'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by James Ramm.

22'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

19'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Curtis Langdon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Pollock bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Alex Mitchell leads to a try for Northampton Saints

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Mitchell took full advantage.

11'

Juarno Augustus played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Deago Bailey took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Juarno Augustus goes through the gap.

AJ MacGinty has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Deago Bailey

The defensive line has been broken as Deago Bailey goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Richard Lane.

The defensive line has been broken as Santiago Grondona goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Bristol 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 26th April 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Adam Leal

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

MacGinty

79'

48 - 31

Marmion

79'

48 - 29

Ibitoye

77'

48 - 24

Hutchinson

48 - 19

75'

Pollock

46 - 19

74'

MacGinty

72'

41 - 19

Williams

72'

41 - 17

Smith

41 - 12

60'

Augustus

39 - 12

59'

Smith

34 - 12

45'

Iyogun

32 - 12

45'

Half Time

Smith

27 - 12

40'

MacGinty

38'

24 - 12

Ibitoye

37'

24 - 10

Freeman

24 - 5

35'

Freeman

19 - 5

22'

Smith

14 - 5

19'

Langdon

12 - 5

18'

Smith

7 - 5

11'

Mitchell

5 - 5

11'

Bailey

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

66%

Draw

Bristol

33%

Line Break by Joe Owen

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

80%

3-6 secs

15%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

61'

63'

64'

81'

Northampton

Bristol

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sat 26th April 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:30 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 4th and Northampton Saints in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Bristol Bears Squads

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