Northampton

49 - 41

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Northampton

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Santiago Arata bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

80'

Conversion

Enzo Herve has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Christian Ambadiang goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Christian Ambadiang bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Vilimoni Botitu is finished off with a try.

79'

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

78'

Nicolas Corato comes on.

77'

Aurelien Azar comes off.

77'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Chunya Munga getting some game time.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lockett being replaced.

74'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Theo Chabouni getting some game time.

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Vuate Karawalevu being replaced.

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Weimann getting some game time.

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Archie McParland being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Anthony Belleau.

69'

Yellow Card

Veresa Ramototabua (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

68'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Enzo Herve successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Vilimoni Botitu scores the try from close range.

66'

Santiago Arata sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Cope goes through the gap.

65'

Castres Olympique sub Pierre Colonna comes onto the field.

64'

Teddy Durand departs for Castres Olympique.

64'

Castres Olympique sub Gauthier Maravat comes onto the field.

64'

Florent Vanverberghe departs for Castres Olympique.

64'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Archie McParland

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Archie McParland goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Tom Litchfield is finished off with a try.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Pearson comes onto the field.

61'

Callum Chick departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Cope goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from George Furbank

58'

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

58'

Anthony Belleau played a key part in that try.

58'

Tom West comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

57'

Curtis Langdon comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Craig Wright leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Enzo Herve kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Vuate Karawalevu from scoring as they record the try for Castres Olympique.

55'

That's a great try assist by Santiago Arata.

55'

What a run here by Baptiste Cope as they get over the gainline!

54'

Geoffrey Palis comes on.

53'

Theo Chabouni comes off.

53'

Baptiste Cope comes on.

53'

Tyler Ardron comes off.

53'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on.

53'

Quentin Walcker comes off.

53'

Santiago Arata comes on.

53'

Jeremy Fernandez comes off.

53'

Jeremy Fernandez has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Tyler Ardron allows them to score the try.

52'

What a run here by Tyler Ardron as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tommy Freeman.

50'

What a run here by Tommy Freeman as they get over the gainline!

50'

George Furbank sets up the try.

50'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ed Prowse getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with JJ van der Mescht being replaced.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Cleopas Kundiona getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Luke Green being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Veresa Ramototabua getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Corato being replaced.

47'

Vuate Karawalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Josh Kemeny.

42'

Archie McParland played a key part in that try.

42'

George Furbank makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Christian Ambadiang breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

28'

Rory Hutchinson comes on.

27'

James Ramm comes off.

27'

Trouble here as James Ramm breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Archie McParland.

23'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez adds the points for Castres Olympique.

22'

Yellow Card

Guillaume Ducat (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

17'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Northampton Saints.

15'

Yellow Card

Christian Ambadiang (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Kemeny took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Castres Olympique results in a try for Theo Chabouni

11'

Vilimoni Botitu played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

10'

Jeremy Fernandez has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Castres Olympique has allowed Christian Ambadiang to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Ambadiang goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jeremy Fernandez.

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

We are underway as the referee Craig Evans blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Castres 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Fri 3rd April 2026, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Herve

79'

49 - 41

Ambadiang

79'

49 - 39

Belleau

49 - 34

71'

Dingwall

47 - 34

70'

Ramototabua

68'

42 - 34

Herve

67'

42 - 34

Botitu

66'

42 - 32

Belleau

42 - 27

64'

McParland

40 - 27

63'

Belleau

35 - 27

59'

Furbank

33 - 27

58'

Herve

56'

28 - 27

Karawalevu

55'

28 - 25

Ardron

52'

28 - 20

Belleau

28 - 15

51'

Freeman

26 - 15

50'

Belleau

21 - 15

43'

Kemeny

19 - 15

42'

Half Time

Belleau

14 - 15

24'

Fischetti

12 - 15

23'

Fernandez

22'

7 - 15

Ducat

17'

7 - 12

Penalty Try

7 - 12

15'

Ambadiang

15'

0 - 12

Fernandez

12'

0 - 12

Chabouni

11'

0 - 10

Ambadiang

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Castres

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

63%

3-6 secs

16%

30%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

68'

73'

75'

81'

Northampton

Castres

Northampton Saints vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Fri 3rd April 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 2nd and Northampton Saints in 3rd 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.