Exeter Chiefs

25 - 16

Full Time

Newcastle

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle

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

81'

Brett Connon has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

81'

Ben Douglas comes on.

77'

Sam Stuart comes off.

77'

Jamie Blamire comes on.

75'

Matias Moroni comes off.

75'

Jack Dunne comes on.

75'

Rusiate Tuima comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Josh Hodge has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Yellow Card

Bryan Byrne (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with John Kelly getting some game time.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Philip van der Walt being replaced.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Bryan Byrne getting some game time.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Blamire being replaced.

72'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Danny Southworth coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming off.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Rigg coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Joe Hawkins coming off.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dan Frost coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Jack Yeandle coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Hutchison goes through the gap.

65'

Newcastle Falcons sub Cameron Hutchison comes onto the field.

63'

Rory Jennings departs for Newcastle Falcons.

63'

Newcastle Falcons sub Sam Cross comes onto the field.

63'

Freddie Lockwood departs for Newcastle Falcons.

63'

Exeter Chiefs sub Ross Vintcent comes onto the field.

60'

Greg Fisilau departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Stu Townsend comes onto the field.

60'

Will Becconsall departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Josh Hodge can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

56'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Richard Palframan coming on.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Eduardo Bello coming off.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Phil Brantingham coming on.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming off.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Matias Moroni coming on.

42'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Ben Stevenson coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Dan John being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Ben Stevenson being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Josh Hodge does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Rusiate Tuima goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Greg Fisilau.

38'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Harvey Skinner 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 Scott Sio scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Rusiate Tuima is finished off with a try.

31'

Harvey Skinner curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Lockwood getting some game time.

23'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Sam Cross being replaced.

23'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Zack Wimbush picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zack Wimbush bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

23'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Street getting some game time.

21'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

21'

Yellow Card

Guy Pepper (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

18'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Harvey Skinner has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

Greg Fisilau scores the try from close range.

11'

Jacques Vermeulen played a key part in that try.

11'

Newcastle Falcons sub Sam Cross comes onto the field.

10'

Freddie Lockwood departs for Newcastle Falcons.

10'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Ben Stevenson

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Stevenson goes through the gap.

Jamie Blamire sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 23rd March 2024, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

25 - 16

74'

Byrne

73'

22 - 16

Connon

51'

22 - 16

Half Time

Hodge

22 - 13

39'

Tuima

20 - 13

38'

Connon

35'

15 - 13

Sio

15 - 10

31'

Wimbush

10 - 10

23'

Pepper

18'

5 - 10

Connon

14'

5 - 10

Fisilau

5 - 7

11'

Connon

0 - 7

Stevenson

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

18%

3-6 secs

26%

31%

6+ secs

25%

49%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

76'

78'

79'

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 13 on Sat 23rd March 2024 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 7th and Exeter Chiefs in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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