Saracens

45 - 21

Full Time

London Irish

London Irish vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

London Irish go for goal with Paddy Jackson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by London Irish is finished off by Mike Willemse

78'

Spellbinding play by Juan Martin Gonzalez is finished off with a try.

78'

Conversion

Owen Farrell has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Saracens are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Eroni Mawi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eroni Mawi bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Maro Itoje is finished off with a try.

76'

Olly Hartley comes on.

75'

Max Malins comes off.

75'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Toby Knight getting some game time.

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Nick Isiekwe being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh O'Sullivan took full advantage.

73'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ben Harris getting some game time.

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Sean Maitland being replaced.

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Lewis getting some game time.

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Theo Dan being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Tarek Haffar getting some game time.

70'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti being replaced.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ruben de Haas getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ivan van Zyl being replaced.

70'

Saracens make a substitution with Christian Judge coming on.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Marco Riccioni coming off.

68'

London Irish make a substitution with Hugh O'Sullivan coming on.

66'

London Irish make a substitution with Ben White coming off.

66'

London Irish make a substitution with Juan Martin Gonzalez coming on.

66'

London Irish make a substitution with Tom Pearson coming off.

66'

Owen Farrell hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

66'

Try

The Saracens pack has powered over for Eroni Mawi to score the try.

65'

Saracens sub Eroni Mawi comes onto the field.

64'

Mako Vunipola departs for Saracens.

64'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Owen Farrell successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

The Saracens pack has powered over for Theo Dan to score the try.

61'

Lovejoy Chawatama comes on for London Irish.

58'

Oli Hoskins leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell adds the points for Saracens.

58'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes on.

53'

So'otala Fa'aso'o comes off.

53'

Chunya Munga comes on.

53'

Api Ratuniyarawa comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Paddy Jackson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Henry Arundell getting some game time.

49'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Hassell-Collins being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Paddy Jackson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

London Irish make a substitution with Mike Willemse coming on.

44'

London Irish make a substitution with Agustin Creevy coming off.

44'

Conversion

Owen Farrell adds the two points for Saracens.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Saracens leads to a try for Sean Maitland.

42'

Sean Maitland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Alex Goode played a key part in that try.

42'

Yellow Card

Rob Simmons (London Irish) is shown a yellow card

41'

Saracens sub Hugh Tizard comes onto the field.

40'

Callum Hunter-Hill departs for Saracens.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Owen Farrell adds the two points for Saracens.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Saracens is finished off by Alex Goode, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Ben Earl played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Ben Earl being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Sean Maitland being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Farrell kicks the penalty goal.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Dan bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

22'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Matt Rogerson leads to a try for London Irish

13'

Spellbinding play by Ben White is finished off with a try.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben White goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Paddy Jackson has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v London Irish 
  
 Round 23 
  
 Sun 23rd April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 StoneX Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

52%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Willemse

78'

45 - 21

Farrell

45 - 16

77'

Mawi

43 - 16

76'

Farrell

38 - 16

71'

Mawi

35 - 16

65'

Farrell

30 - 16

62'

Dan

28 - 16

61'

Farrell

23 - 16

58'

Jackson

52'

20 - 16

Jackson

49'

20 - 13

Farrell

20 - 10

44'

Maitland

18 - 10

42'

Simmons

41'

13 - 10

Half Time

Farrell

13 - 10

42'

Goode

11 - 10

40'

Farrell

6 - 10

35'

Farrell

3 - 10

26'

Jackson

14'

0 - 10

Rogerson

13'

0 - 8

Jackson

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

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Attack Profile

Saracens

London Irish

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Defence Profile

Saracens

London Irish

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

61%

3-6 secs

24%

17%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Saracens vs London Irish Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against London Irish in Gallagher Premiership Round 23 on Sun 23rd April 2023 at StoneX Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Saracens won the last encounter but London Irish are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with London Irish in 1st and Saracens in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs London Irish Squads

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