Edinburgh

20 - 14

Full Time

Saracens

Edinburgh vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Adam McBurney comes on.

75'

Dave Cherry comes off.

75'

Saracens go for goal with Alex Goode taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Ben Earl

74'

Eroni Mawi played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Eroni Mawi took full advantage.

74'

Yellow Card

Sam Skinner (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Andy Christie being replaced.

70'

The penalty goal is on its way from Blair Kinghorn but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

65'

Conversion

The Edinburgh Rugby supporters go wild as Blair Kinghorn successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Edinburgh Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Pierre Schoeman touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Pierre Schoeman goes through the gap.

59'

Eroni Mawi comes on for Saracens.

59'

Robin Hislop leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

Maro Itoje (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

58'

Wes Goosen comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Jack Blain leaves the field.

56'

Nick Isiekwe comes on for Saracens.

56'

Hugh Tizard leaves the field.

56'

Aled Davies comes on for Saracens.

56'

Ivan van Zyl leaves the field.

56'

Nick Haining comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

55'

Jamie Ritchie leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Mark Bennett as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Dave Cherry as they get over the gainline!

53'

Henry Pyrgos comes on.

51'

Ben Vellacott comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Alex Goode steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

48'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lewington getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Daly being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Blair Kinghorn kicks the penalty.

43'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Henry Immelman being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Saracens sub Kapeli Pifeleti comes onto the field.

40'

Jamie George departs for Saracens.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Jack Blain being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to James Lang being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Edinburgh Rugby has led to Viliame Mata being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Saracens sub Andy Christie comes onto the field.

38'

Marco Riccioni departs for Saracens.

38'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Max Malins comes on for Saracens.

34'

Kapeli Pifeleti leaves the field.

34'

Christian Judge comes on.

29'

Andy Christie comes off.

29'

Kapeli Pifeleti comes on.

29'

Max Malins comes off.

29'

Yellow Card

Marco Riccioni (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

24'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Blair Kinghorn as they hook it left.

22'

Yellow Card

Jamie George (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

21'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Elliot Daly goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Blair Kinghorn kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Blair Kinghorn has kicked a conversion.

Try

Edinburgh Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dave Cherry touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Saracens 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 22nd January 2023, 09:30am PST 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Earl

74'

20 - 14

Skinner

20 - 9

71'

Kinghorn

20 - 9

61'

Schoeman

18 - 9

59'

Itoje

58'

13 - 9

Goode

51'

13 - 9

Kinghorn

13 - 6

43'

Half Time

Goode

36'

10 - 6

Riccioni

24'

10 - 3

George

21'

10 - 3

Goode

16'

10 - 3

Kinghorn

10 - 0

Kinghorn

7 - 0

Cherry

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

44%

3-6 secs

26%

24%

6+ secs

20%

27%

105

Rucks Won

Edinburgh vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Saracens in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sun 22nd January 2023 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Edinburgh won the last encounter but Edinburgh 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 Saracens in 4th and Edinburgh in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Saracens Squads

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