Northampton

66 - 21

Full Time

Harlequins

Harlequins vs Northampton

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Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Coles bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

80'

Archie McParland sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Graham bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Coles bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

78'

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

78'

Anthony Belleau comes off.

75'

Will Porter comes off.

75'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Alex Dombrandt

74'

Rodrigo Isgro played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Rodrigo Isgro took full advantage.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ed Prowse getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with JJ van der Mescht being replaced.

71'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Edoardo Todaro leads to a try for Northampton Saints

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Edoardo Todaro took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

70'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Fin Smith leads to a try for Northampton Saints

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Fin Smith took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Edoardo Todaro took full advantage.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Joe Launchbury coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Kieran Treadwell coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Anthony Belleau coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Rory Hutchinson coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Rodrigo Isgro goes through the gap.

64'

Harlequins sub Simon Kerrod comes onto the field.

63'

Will Hobson departs for Harlequins.

63'

Harlequins sub Bryn Bradley comes onto the field.

63'

Luke Northmore departs for Harlequins.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Ollie Scola comes onto the field.

63'

Danilo Fischetti departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

61'

Harlequins sub Zach Carr comes onto the field.

60'

Chandler Cunningham-South departs for Harlequins.

60'

Harlequins sub Elliot Williams comes onto the field.

60'

Guido Petti departs for Harlequins.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Rodrigo Isgro goes through the gap.

58'

Archie McParland comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Alex Mitchell leaves the field.

55'

Will Porter comes on.

54'

Lucas Friday comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Edoardo Todaro.

53'

That's a great try assist by George Hendy.

53'

What a run here by George Hendy as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Cassius Cleaves as they get over the gainline!

52'

Pedro Delgado comes on.

51'

Harry Williams comes off.

51'

Sam Riley comes on.

51'

George Turner comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

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

50'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

50'

Alex Mitchell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Craig Wright coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Robbie Smith coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Cleopas Kundiona coming on.

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Northampton Saints sub Rory Hutchinson comes onto the field.

38'

Fraser Dingwall departs for Northampton Saints.

38'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Cassius Cleaves being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Tommy Freeman.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Alex Mitchell breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Marcus Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Alex Dombrandt.

29'

Trouble here as Alex Dombrandt breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Chandler Cunningham-South is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Danilo Fischetti scores from close range.

26'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Alex Mitchell

19'

Alex Coles sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Danilo Fischetti bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

19'

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

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Graham bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

19'

Fin Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Alex Coles

17'

James Ramm sets up the try.

17'

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

17'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Graham coming on.

16'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Josh Kemeny coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Dombrandt took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

14'

Try

Danilo Fischetti scores the try from close range.

14'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Chandler Cunningham-South took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Hobson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Fin Smith goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Edoardo Todaro goes through the gap.

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Cassius Cleaves

Marcus Smith sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Sara Cox blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Harlequins 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 11:30am CST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sara Cox

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

66 - 21

81'

Coles

64 - 21

80'

Smith

75'

59 - 21

Dombrandt

74'

59 - 19

Todaro

59 - 14

70'

Smith

54 - 14

68'

Smith

52 - 14

68'

Smith

47 - 14

54'

Todaro

45 - 14

53'

Smith

40 - 14

51'

Coles

38 - 14

50'

Half Time

Smith

33 - 14

32'

Freeman

31 - 14

31'

Smith

30'

26 - 14

Dombrandt

29'

26 - 12

Smith

26 - 7

26'

Fischetti

24 - 7

26'

Smith

19 - 7

20'

Mitchell

17 - 7

19'

Coles

12 - 7

17'

Smith

7 - 7

14'

Fischetti

5 - 7

14'

Smith

0 - 7

Cleaves

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

85%

Draw

Harlequins

14%

Conversion by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Harlequins

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Harlequins

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

81%

73%

3-6 secs

14%

6+ secs

10%

14%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

69'

70'

76'

77'

Northampton

Harlequins

Northampton Saints vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Harlequins in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 8 places in the league table with Harlequins in 1st and Northampton Saints in 9th as such Harlequins are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Harlequins Squads

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