Northampton

38 - 8

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joris Dupont bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Chabouni bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

80'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Henry Pollock leads to a try for Northampton Saints

74'

Archie McParland played a key part in that try.

74'

Jeremy Fernandez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

Pierre Colonna scores the try from close range.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Remy Baget coming on.

65'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Louis Le Brun coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints sub Archie McParland comes onto the field.

63'

Alex Mitchell departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Tom West comes onto the field.

63'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Iakopo Petelo-Mapu comes onto the field.

63'

Juarno Augustus departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Rory Hutchinson comes onto the field.

63'

Ollie Sleightholme departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Luke Green comes onto the field.

63'

Elliot Millar Mills departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

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

63'

Castres Olympique sub Abraham Papali'i comes onto the field.

63'

Tyler Ardron departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Try

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

62'

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

62'

Craig Wright comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

57'

Chunya Munga comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Temo Mayanavanua leaves the field.

57'

Joris Dupont comes on.

52'

Vilimoni Botitu comes off.

52'

What a run here by Pierre Colonna as they get over the gainline!

51'

Mathieu Babillot comes on.

50'

Yann Peysson comes off.

50'

Nicolas Corato comes on.

50'

Aurelien Azar comes off.

50'

Pierre Colonna comes on.

50'

Loris Zarantonello comes off.

50'

Jeremy Fernandez comes on.

50'

Santiago Arata comes off.

50'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on.

50'

Joris Dupont comes off.

50'

Alex Coles comes on.

50'

Angus Scott-Young comes off.

50'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Wayan de Benedittis getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Lois Guerois-Galisson being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

49'

Try

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

49'

Josaia Raisuqe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Fin Smith 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 Juarno Augustus dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Juarno Augustus makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tommy Freeman played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

19'

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

18'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Louis Le Brun as they hook it left.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Le Brun bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Adrien Seguret took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Temo Mayanavanua

The defensive line has been broken as Temo Mayanavanua goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Alex Mitchell.

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Castres 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 7th December 2024, 07:15am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

38 - 8

75'

Pollock

36 - 8

74'

Colonna

68'

31 - 8

Augustus

31 - 3

62'

Smith

26 - 3

49'

Langdon

24 - 3

49'

Augustus

19 - 3

43'

Half Time

Smith

14 - 3

Mayanavanua

12 - 3

Le Brun

7 - 3

Smith

7 - 0

Dingwall

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

85%

Draw

Castres

14%

Start of Possession Passages by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Castres

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

65%

3-6 secs

26%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

67'

71'

78'

79'

81'

Northampton

Castres

Northampton Saints vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 7th December 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 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 Castres in 1st and Northampton Saints in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Castres Squads

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