Exeter Chiefs

42 - 14

Full Time

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Josh Hodge converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Harvey Skinner

79'

Spellbinding play by Josh Hodge is finished off with a try.

79'

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

79'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on.

77'

Henry Slade comes off.

77'

Tom Seabrook comes off.

77'

Reuben Logan comes on.

77'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Paul Brown-Bampoe

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paul Brown-Bampoe bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Josh Hodge is finished off with a try.

76'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Archie Benson coming on.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Angus Scott-Young coming off.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Rafe Witheat coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Will Glister coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Garside goes through the gap.

64'

Exeter Chiefs sub Christ Tshiunza comes onto the field.

62'

Rusiate Tuima departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Callum Hunter-Hill comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Lockett departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Martin Moloney

58'

Tom Cairns played a key part in that try.

58'

Ewan Baker comes on.

51'

Tom James comes off.

51'

Tom Cairns comes on.

51'

Stu Townsend comes off.

51'

Dan Frost comes on.

51'

Jack Yeandle comes off.

51'

Martin Moloney comes on.

51'

Jacques Vermeulen comes off.

51'

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

48'

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

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Street being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Tom James adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

43'

Try

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

42'

Jonny Weimann played a key part in that try.

42'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Luke Green coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Elliot Millar Mills coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Craig Wright coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Henry Walker coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Henry Slade adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

41'

Try

What an effort there by Paul Brown-Bampoe as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Paul Brown-Bampoe being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Harvey Skinner played a key part in that try.

40'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

An interception for Exeter Chiefs allows Harvey Skinner to race clear for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Harvey Skinner being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tarek Haffar getting some game time.

22'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom West being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Tom James makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Jake Garside

21'

That's a great try assist by Tom James.

21'

Yellow Card

Will Rigg (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

21'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kwenzo Blose getting some game time.

20'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Toby Cousins bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Nick Lilley

13'

Spellbinding play by Josh Hodge is finished off with a try.

13'

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

13'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Northampton 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sun 11th May 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

42 - 14

80'

Skinner

40 - 14

79'

Slade

35 - 14

77'

Brown-Bampoe

33 - 14

76'

Slade

28 - 14

59'

Moloney

26 - 14

58'

James

43'

21 - 14

Lockett

42'

21 - 12

Half Time

Slade

21 - 7

41'

Brown-Bampoe

19 - 7

40'

Slade

14 - 7

37'

Skinner

12 - 7

37'

James

22'

7 - 7

Garside

21'

7 - 5

Rigg

7 - 0

21'

Slade

7 - 0

14'

Lilley

5 - 0

13'

Start

Win Probability

Exeter Chiefs

77%

Draw

Northampton

22%

Ruck-Won by Ed Prowse

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

More Less

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

3-6 secs

32%

43%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

68'

70'

80'

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 on Sun 11th May 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, 02:00 NZST on in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 1 place in the league table with Northampton Saints in 8th and Exeter Chiefs in 9th 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.