Northampton

33 - 33

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edoardo Todaro bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edoardo Todaro bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Charlie Chapman comes on.

75'

Stephen Varney comes off.

75'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ross Vintcent getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Greg Fisilau being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kane James getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ross Vintcent being replaced.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Callum Chick getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham being replaced.

71'

Red Card

Josh Hodge (Exeter Chiefs) is shown the red card

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Varney took full advantage.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nick Lilley coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Toby Thame coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Fraser Dingwall coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Graham coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Chick coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

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

65'

Jack Yeandle sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Greg Fisilau goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as James Ramm goes through the gap.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Rory Hutchinson comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Litchfield departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso goes through the gap.

61'

Bachuki Tchumbadze comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Josh Iosefa-Scott leaves the field.

58'

Jack Yeandle comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Joseph Dweba leaves the field.

58'

Kwenzo Blose comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Will Goodrick-Clarke leaves the field.

58'

JJ van der Mescht comes on.

54'

Ed Prowse comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Ross Vintcent.

54'

That's a great try assist by Josh Hodge.

53'

What a run here by Josh Hodge as they get over the gainline!

53'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Andrea Zambonin coming on.

43'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rusi Tuima coming off.

43'

The right post denies Henry Slade from adding the extras.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Exeter Chiefs allows Paul Brown-Bampoe to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Paul Brown-Bampoe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Stephen Varney played a key part in that try.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dafydd Jenkins coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Christ Tshiunza coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints sub Danilo Fischetti comes onto the field.

40'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

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 Tom Pearson being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Anthony Belleau being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Edoardo Todaro, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Edoardo Todaro being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by George Hendy.

36'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tom Litchfield as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Tom Litchfield breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Fraser Dingwall is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Edoardo Todaro.

27'

Trouble here as Edoardo Todaro breaches the defence.

27'

James Ramm played a key part in that try.

27'

Anthony Belleau curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tom Pearson

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Pearson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

24'

That's a great try assist by Callum Chick.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Hendy bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Hendy bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

21'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Millar-Mills getting some game time.

21'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Davison being replaced.

21'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Angus Scott-Young getting some game time.

20'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham being replaced.

20'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Graham coming on.

16'

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

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Paul Brown-Bampoe took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

11'

Try

Alex Coles scores the try from close range.

10'

Archie McParland played a key part in that try.

10'

Henry Walker comes on.

Craig Wright comes off.

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

The defensive line has been broken as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Joe James blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 28th September 2025, 05:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Joe James

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

58%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

71'

33 - 33

Slade

69'

33 - 33

Feyi-Waboso

68'

33 - 31

Slade

66'

33 - 26

Vintcent

65'

33 - 24

Slade

54'

33 - 19

Vintcent

54'

33 - 17

Brown-Bampoe

42'

33 - 12

Half Time

Belleau

33 - 7

37'

Todaro

31 - 7

36'

Belleau

26 - 7

33'

Litchfield

24 - 7

32'

Belleau

19 - 7

28'

Todaro

17 - 7

27'

Pearson

12 - 7

24'

Belleau

7 - 7

11'

Coles

5 - 7

10'

Slade

0 - 7

Feyi-Waboso

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

69%

Draw

Exeter Chiefs

30%

Ruck-Won by Jack Yeandle

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

66%

3-6 secs

25%

22%

6+ secs

11%

12%

108

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

64'

71'

72'

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 1 on Sun 28th September 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Northampton Saints 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 Exeter Chiefs in 1st and Northampton Saints in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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