Northampton

59 - 22

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

73'

Try

Juarno Augustus scores the try from close range.

72'

Tom James played a key part in that try.

72'

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

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Merwe Olivier getting some game time.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Hanekom being replaced.

70'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Coles coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Alex Mitchell scores the try from close range.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Sleightholme goes through the gap.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Jaco van der Walt coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Chris William Smith coming off.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Keagan Johannes coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Zak Burger coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints sub George Furbank comes onto the field.

60'

Fraser Dingwall departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Bulls.

59'

Akker van der Merwe leaves the field.

59'

Cornal Hendricks comes on for Bulls.

59'

Harold Vorster leaves the field.

59'

Paul Hill comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

57'

Alex Waller comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Emmanuel Iyogun leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Alex Mitchell as they get over the gainline!

55'

Lewis Ludlam comes on.

51'

Sam Graham comes off.

51'

Angus Scott-Young comes on.

51'

Courtney Lawes comes off.

51'

Sam Matavesi comes on.

51'

Curtis Langdon comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Fraser Dingwall.

50'

What a run here by Fraser Dingwall as they get over the gainline!

50'

Fin Smith sets up the try.

50'

Francois Klopper comes on.

50'

Mornay Smith comes off.

50'

Dylan Smith comes on.

50'

Simphiwe Matanzima comes off.

50'

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

50'

Ollie Sleightholme makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Yellow Card

Cameron Hanekom (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

48'

The right post denies Fin Smith from adding the extras.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for James Ramm.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

41'

Try

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

40'

Tommy Freeman played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman 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.

41'

Conversion

Chris William Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

An interception for Bulls allows Sebastian de Klerk to race clear for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Sebastian de Klerk being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Fraser Dingwall being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Bulls go for goal with Chris William Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Bulls ends with a try for Akker van der Merwe.

31'

Trouble here as Akker van der Merwe breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Zak Burger is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fin Smith bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Ollie Sleightholme goes on their own for a try.

20'

That's a great try assist by Curtis Langdon.

20'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Courtney Lawes

15'

Spellbinding play by Alex Coles is finished off with a try.

15'

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

15'

Conversion

Chris William Smith converts the try.

14'

Try

Cameron Hanekom scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Zak Burger is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

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

10'

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

10'

Fin Smith played a key part in that try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as James Ramm goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Bulls 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 13th April 2024, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Augustus

59 - 22

72'

Smith

54 - 22

68'

Mitchell

52 - 22

67'

Smith

47 - 22

51'

Dingwall

45 - 22

50'

Hanekom

48'

40 - 22

Ramm

40 - 22

47'

Smith

35 - 22

41'

Coles

33 - 22

40'

Half Time

Smith

36'

28 - 22

de Klerk

35'

28 - 20

van der Merwe

31'

28 - 15

Smith

28 - 10

25'

Mitchell

26 - 10

24'

Smith

21 - 10

21'

Sleightholme

19 - 10

20'

Smith

17'

14 - 10

Smith

14 - 7

15'

Lawes

12 - 7

15'

Smith

14'

7 - 7

Hanekom

13'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

11'

Ramm

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Bulls

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

64%

3-6 secs

33%

17%

6+ secs

11%

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

62'

64'

72'

78'

Northampton

Bulls

Northampton Saints vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Bulls in Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final on Sat 13th April 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST 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 just 1 place in the league table with Bulls in 1st and Northampton Saints in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Bulls Squads

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