Exeter Chiefs

17 - 15

Full Time

Newcastle

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Henry Slade taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Greg Fisilau

79'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kane James bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

79'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Mike Rewcastle getting some game time.

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank being replaced.

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Leatherbarrow getting some game time.

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Neild being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Hammersley getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Coen being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamie Blamire took full advantage.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Kane James coming on.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Martin Moloney coming off.

67'

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

66'

Newcastle Falcons sub Murray McCallum comes onto the field.

60'

Richard Palframan departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Newcastle Falcons sub Sam Stuart comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Davis departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Oliver Spencer comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Max Clark leaves the field.

56'

Jimmy Roots comes on.

50'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes off.

50'

Max Norey comes on.

50'

Jack Yeandle comes off.

50'

Kwenzo Blose comes on.

50'

Scott Sio comes off.

50'

Scott Sio makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tamati Tua getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Rigg being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Alex Hearle coming on.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming off.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming on.

42'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Alex Hearle coming off.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Tom Cairns coming on.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Stu Townsend coming off.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rusiate Tuima coming on.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Franco Molina coming off.

42'

Josh Hodge makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Josh Iosefa-Scott being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Alex Hearle being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Henry Slade taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The Exeter Chiefs maul pushes over the tryline as Martin Moloney scores.

36'

Yellow Card

Richard Palframan (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

33'

Trouble here as Martin Moloney breaches the defence.

28'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Newcastle Falcons ends with a try for Max Clark.

27'

Trouble here as Max Clark breaches the defence.

27'

Brett Connon played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Hodge bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

18'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

14'

Try

Joe Davis scores an interception try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Davis took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Will Rigg

That's a great try assist by Josh Hodge.

The defensive line has been broken as Harvey Skinner goes through the gap.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 29th March 2025, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Adam Leal

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

59%

80%

Possession Last 10 min

20%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fisilau

17 - 15

79'

Half Time

Connon

41'

12 - 15

Moloney

12 - 12

36'

Palframan

33'

7 - 12

Clark

27'

7 - 12

Connon

14'

7 - 7

Davis

12'

7 - 5

Slade

7 - 0

Rigg

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Exeter Chiefs

82%

Draw

Newcastle

17%

Ruck-Won by Greg Fisilau

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

42%

3-6 secs

30%

36%

6+ secs

12%

22%

123

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

69'

72'

76'

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 29th March 2025 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 1 place in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 9th 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.