Northampton

51 - 16

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Tom Pearson goes on their own for a try.

77'

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

77'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Geoffrey Palis bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

75'

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

73'

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

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Romain Macurdy getting some game time.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nakarawa being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

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

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Baptiste Delaporte took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Burger Odendaal goes through the gap.

65'

Castres Olympique sub Julien Dumora comes onto the field.

64'

Louis Le Brun departs for Castres Olympique.

64'

Castres Olympique sub Baptiste Delaporte comes onto the field.

64'

Quentin Walcker departs for Castres Olympique.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Pearson comes onto the field.

62'

Juarno Augustus departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Henry Walker comes onto the field.

62'

Curtis Langdon departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Henry Pollock

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Pollock goes through the gap.

60'

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

60'

Quentin Walcker comes on for Castres Olympique.

55'

Baptiste Delaporte leaves the field.

55'

Burger Odendaal comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

George Furbank leaves the field.

55'

Elliot Millar Mills comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

55'

Tom West comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Emmanuel Iyogun leaves the field.

55'

Santiago Arata comes on.

54'

Jeremy Fernandez comes off.

54'

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

53'

Yellow Card

Lois Guerois-Galisson (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

53'

Yellow Card

Temo Mayanavanua (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

53'

Yellow Card

Remy Baget (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

53'

What a run here by Simon Meka as they get over the gainline!

52'

Simon Meka comes on.

51'

Mathieu Babillot comes off.

51'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Cope getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Papali'i being replaced.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Aurelien Azar getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Will Collier being replaced.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Lois Guerois-Galisson getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker being replaced.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Loris Zarantonello getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gaetan Barlot being replaced.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Rory Hutchinson getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Burger Odendaal being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Henry Pollock.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Abraham Papali'i makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

44'

Try

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

44'

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

44'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Baptiste Delaporte being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Vilimoni Botitu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

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

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Alex Coles scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Alex Coles breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Josh Kemeny is finished off with a try.

31'

Yellow Card

Leone Nakarawa (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jeremy Fernandez scores from close range.

25'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith adds the points for Northampton Saints.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Kemeny bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Kemeny bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

16'

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

14'

Try

What a kick! Curtis Langdon takes full advantage to score for Northampton Saints.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Curtis Langdon took full advantage.

13'

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

13'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman

That's a great try assist by George Furbank.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

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

George Furbank comes on.

George Hendy comes off.

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 Castres 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 12th April 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

51 - 16

78'

Pearson

49 - 16

77'

Smith

44 - 16

68'

Smith

41 - 16

61'

Pollock

39 - 16

61'

Guerois-Galisson

53'

34 - 16

Mayanavanua

34 - 16

53'

Baget

53'

34 - 16

Smith

34 - 16

48'

Pollock

32 - 16

47'

Smith

27 - 16

44'

Furbank

25 - 16

44'

Fernandez

42'

20 - 16

Half Time

Fernandez

39'

20 - 13

Coles

20 - 10

31'

Nakarawa

31'

15 - 10

Fernandez

25'

15 - 10

Fernandez

25'

15 - 8

Smith

15 - 3

22'

Langdon

12 - 3

13'

Fernandez

7 - 3

Smith

7 - 0

Freeman

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

82%

Draw

Castres

17%

Penalties Conceded by Remy Baget

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Castres

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

65%

3-6 secs

25%

28%

6+ secs

113

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

74'

75'

76'

79'

Northampton

Castres

Northampton Saints vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final on Sat 12th April 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premiersports. 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 in Australia and 09:30 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.