Exeter Chiefs

38 - 15

Full Time

Newcastle

Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Dickens bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amanaki Lelei Mafi bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

78'

Jack Dickens comes on.

78'

James Elliott comes off.

78'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Boeta Chamberlain will have to re-adjust the radar.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Alex Hearle

77'

Spellbinding play by Connor Doherty is finished off with a try.

77'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum getting some game time.

73'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Richard Palframan being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rusi Tuima getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Andrea Zambonin being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Oscar Usher took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dafydd Jenkins took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Harvey Skinner scores an interception try.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Harvey Skinner took full advantage.

69'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Brett Connon coming off.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nick Lilley coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ben Hammersley coming off.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Charlie Chapman coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Stephen Varney coming off.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Goodrick-Clarke coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Kwenzo Blose coming off.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Oscar Usher coming on.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Jamie Hodgson coming off.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Fletcher coming on.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with George McGuigan coming off.

66'

Exeter Chiefs sub Lewis Pearson comes onto the field.

63'

Ethan Roots departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Exeter Chiefs sub Kane James comes onto the field.

63'

Ross Vintcent departs for Exeter Chiefs.

63'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

Cameron Neild leaves the field.

56'

Bachuki Tchumbadze comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Josh Iosefa-Scott leaves the field.

56'

Kwenzo Blose comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Will Goodrick-Clarke leaves the field.

56'

Jack Yeandle comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Joseph Dweba leaves the field.

56'

Elliott Obatoyinbo comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

Liam Williams leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

55'

Adam Brocklebank comes on.

51'

Murray McCallum comes off.

51'

What a run here by Ross Vintcent as they get over the gainline!

50'

Greg Fisilau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Brett Connon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The Newcastle Red Bulls maul pushes over the tryline as George McGuigan scores.

37'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Henry Slade as it drops short of the posts.

35'

Try

The Exeter Chiefs maul pushes over the tryline as Joseph Dweba scores.

34'

Trouble here as Amanaki Lelei Mafi breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Exeter Chiefs ends with a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.

27'

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

27'

Harvey Skinner played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ross Vintcent leads to a try for Exeter Chiefs

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Vintcent took full advantage.

14'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Richard Palframan comes onto the field.

12'

Luan de Bruin departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

12'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

Try

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scores the try from close range.

Stephen Varney played a key part in that try.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Amanaki Lelei Mafi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Craig Maxwell-Keys blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th October 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hearle

77'

38 - 15

Slade

38 - 10

70'

Skinner

36 - 10

69'

Slade

31 - 10

56'

Feyi-Waboso

29 - 10

55'

Half Time

Connon

38'

24 - 10

McGuigan

37'

24 - 8

Dweba

24 - 3

34'

Slade

19 - 3

28'

Feyi-Waboso

17 - 3

27'

Slade

12 - 3

15'

Vintcent

10 - 3

14'

Connon

12'

5 - 3

Feyi-Waboso

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Exeter Chiefs

82%

Draw

Newcastle

17%

Penalties Conceded by Adam Brocklebank

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

39%

3-6 secs

33%

29%

6+ secs

15%

31%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

67'

71'

80'

82'

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 2 on Sat 4th October 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 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 4th and Exeter Chiefs in 10th as such Newcastle Red Bulls are favourites on paper.

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.