Exeter Chiefs

35 - 12

Full Time

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Karl Wilkins getting some game time.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Coles being replaced.

70'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rory O'Loughlin coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Solomone Kata coming off.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Greg Fisilau coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Sam Simmonds coming off.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ruben van Heerden coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dafydd Jenkins coming off.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Iosefa-Scott coming on.

66'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harry Williams coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Braley coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fraser Dingwall coming off.

66'

George Furbank hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Matt Proctor

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Proctor goes through the gap.

64'

Alex Coles sets up the try.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Sam Graham comes onto the field.

62'

Angus Scott-Young departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Waller comes onto the field.

62'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub James Kenny comes onto the field.

62'

Scott Sio departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Jack Maunder comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Maunder departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Harvey Skinner comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Simmonds departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Alfie Petch comes onto the field.

61'

Paul Hill departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

What a run here by Alex Coles as they get over the gainline!

57'

Robbie Smith comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Mike Haywood leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joe Simmonds kicks the conversion.

56'

Jack Yeandle comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Luke Cowan-Dickie leaves the field.

55'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Henry Slade allows them to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Henry Slade as they get over the gainline!

55'

Tom Collins comes on.

54'

Tommy Freeman comes off.

54'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on.

53'

Alex Waller comes off.

53'

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

51'

Conversion

George Furbank adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fraser Dingwall dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Fraser Dingwall makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Alex Mitchell is finished off with a try.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Rory Hutchinson getting some game time.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Courtnall Skosan being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Luke Cowan-Dickie dots the ball down from close range.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to James Ramm being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Exeter Chiefs maul...no miracles today as Luke Cowan-Dickie powers over.

28'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds converts the try.

16'

Try

Olly Woodburn scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Olly Woodburn took full advantage.

14'

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

14'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds has kicked a conversion.

Try

Exeter Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sam Simmonds touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Northampton 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 7th January 2023, 08:30am PST 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Proctor

64'

35 - 12

Simmonds

35 - 7

56'

Slade

33 - 7

55'

Furbank

48'

28 - 7

Dingwall

47'

28 - 5

Simmonds

28 - 0

44'

Cowan-Dickie

26 - 0

43'

Half Time

Simmonds

21 - 0

29'

Cowan-Dickie

19 - 0

28'

Simmonds

14 - 0

16'

Woodburn

12 - 0

14'

Simmonds

7 - 0

Simmonds

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

66%

3-6 secs

26%

18%

6+ secs

25%

16%

Rucks Won

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sat 7th January 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:30. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST, 05:30 NZST in New Zealand, 03:30 AEST in Australia and 08:30 EST 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 just 3 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 4th and Exeter Chiefs in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Squads

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