Northampton

41 - 34

Full Time

Gloucester

Gloucester vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Billy Twelvetrees converts the try.

83'

Try

Gloucester Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jamal Ford-Robinson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Conversion

Billy Twelvetrees has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Matias Alemanno

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matias Alemanno bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Lewis Ludlow is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Ackermann bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

77'

Gloucester Rugby go for goal with Billy Twelvetrees taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

Jamal Ford-Robinson scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Courtnall Skosan took full advantage.

73'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Billy Twelvetrees coming on.

69'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Lloyd Evans coming off.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Courtnall Skosan coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with James Ramm coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Jake Garside coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Braley coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as James Grayson successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Fraser Dingwall

67'

Callum Braley sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory Hutchinson took full advantage.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Aaron Hinkley coming on.

66'

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

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Cruse coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Robbie Smith coming off.

66'

Gloucester Rugby sub Harry Elrington comes onto the field.

60'

Val Rapava-Ruskin departs for Gloucester Rugby.

60'

Gloucester Rugby sub Henry Walker comes onto the field.

60'

Seb Blake departs for Gloucester Rugby.

60'

Jamal Ford-Robinson comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Kirill Gotovtsev leaves the field.

59'

Tom Seabrook comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Chris Harris leaves the field.

59'

Cameron Jordan comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Freddie Clarke leaves the field.

59'

Jack Clement comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Albert Tuisue leaves the field.

59'

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

David Ribbans leaves the field.

59'

Ethan Waller comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Alex Waller leaves the field.

59'

James Grayson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

Tommy Freeman scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

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

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Grayson kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Graham from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

53'

That's a great try assist by Callum Braley.

53'

Charlie Chapman comes on.

51'

Ben Meehan comes off.

51'

James Grayson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Alex Moon from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

50'

Callum Braley sets up the try.

50'

Santiago Carreras has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Gloucester Rugby leads to a try for Ollie Thorley.

45'

Ollie Thorley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Chris Harris is finished off with a try.

45'

Santiago Carreras makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

James Grayson adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

42'

Try

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

42'

James Ramm makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Northampton Saints sub Alfie Petch comes onto the field.

40'

Ehren Painter departs for Northampton Saints.

40'

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

40'

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

39'

Try

The Gloucester Rugby maul pushes over the tryline as Seb Blake scores.

39'

Trouble here as Ollie Thorley breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Robbie Smith breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as James Ramm breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

James Grayson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alex Waller picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

James Grayson takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

16'

Santiago Carreras has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Seb Blake places the ball down for the try.

13'

Penalty Goal

James Grayson kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Rory Hutchinson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Matias Alemanno goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Gloucester 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 25th February 2023, 06:45am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Twelvetrees

83'

41 - 34

Ford-Robinson

82'

41 - 32

Twelvetrees

78'

41 - 27

Alemanno

77'

41 - 25

Ford-Robinson

74'

41 - 20

Grayson

41 - 15

68'

Dingwall

39 - 15

67'

Freeman

34 - 15

58'

Grayson

29 - 15

54'

Graham

27 - 15

53'

Moon

22 - 15

50'

Thorley

45'

17 - 15

Grayson

17 - 10

42'

Braley

15 - 10

42'

Half Time

Blake

39'

10 - 10

Grayson

10 - 5

23'

Waller

8 - 5

21'

Blake

13'

3 - 5

Grayson

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

52%

Draw

Gloucester

47%

Conversion by Billy Twelvetrees

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Gloucester

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Gloucester

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

49%

3-6 secs

20%

28%

6+ secs

14%

23%

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Gloucester Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Gloucester Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 25th February 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:45. In South Africa it’s at 16:45 SAST, 03:45 NZST in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST in Australia and 06:45 EST in the US.

Northampton Saints 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 6 places in the league table with Gloucester Rugby in 4th and Northampton Saints in 10th as such Gloucester Rugby are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Gloucester Rugby Squads

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