Northampton

38 - 13

Full Time

Newcastle

Newcastle vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Yellow Card

Rory Jennings (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

80'

Phil Brantingham comes on.

78'

Bryan Byrne comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juarno Augustus bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Conversion

Charlie Savala has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

75'

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

75'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Josh Bainbridge getting some game time.

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Lockwood being replaced.

73'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Robbie Smith coming on.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Matavesi coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

69'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Callum Braley coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Burger Odendaal coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints sub Joel Matavesi comes onto the field.

64'

Gabriel Hamer-Webb departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub Bryan Byrne comes onto the field.

64'

Michael van Vuuren departs for Newcastle Falcons.

64'

Charlie Savala hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

64'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Ollie Sleightholme

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Sleightholme goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Rory Hutchinson is finished off with a try.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Angus Scott-Young comes onto the field.

62'

Courtney Lawes departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Elliot Millar-Mills comes onto the field.

62'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Newcastle Falcons sub Michael van Vuuren comes onto the field.

60'

Bryan Byrne departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Northampton Saints sub Juarno Augustus comes onto the field.

60'

Lewis Ludlam departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Tim Cardall comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

John Hawkins leaves the field.

58'

Adam Brocklebank comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

Phil Brantingham leaves the field.

58'

Sam Stuart comes on.

54'

Hugh O'Sullivan comes off.

54'

Tarek Haffar comes on.

53'

Alex Waller comes off.

53'

What a run here by Ollie Sleightholme as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Charlie Savala kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom James.

50'

Tom Litchfield sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Tom Litchfield as they get over the gainline!

50'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Moon getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua being replaced.

49'

Gabriel Hamer-Webb makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Rory Jennings getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Hutchison being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Eduardo Bello getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Mateo Carreras getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Ben Stevenson being replaced.

47'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tom Litchfield being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Louie Johnson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Matavesi scores from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Sam Matavesi breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Ollie Sleightholme breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Louie Johnson kicks the penalty goal.

29'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Northampton Saints.

21'

Yellow Card

Freddie Lockwood (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

21'

Conversion

Louie Johnson converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Falcons is finished off by Adam Radwan

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adam Radwan bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

17'

Elliott Obatoyinbo sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Charlie Savala converts the try.

14'

Try

Courtney Lawes scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Tom James is finished off with a try.

13'

Penalty Goal

Louie Johnson kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Callum Chick goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Newcastle 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 27th January 2024, 06:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jennings

80'

38 - 13

Savala

38 - 13

76'

Augustus

36 - 13

75'

Sleightholme

31 - 13

62'

Savala

26 - 13

51'

James

24 - 13

50'

Half Time

Matavesi

19 - 13

33'

Johnson

29'

14 - 13

Penalty Try

14 - 10

21'

Lockwood

21'

7 - 10

Johnson

18'

7 - 10

Radwan

17'

7 - 8

Savala

7 - 3

14'

Lawes

5 - 3

13'

Johnson

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

68%

3-6 secs

17%

15%

6+ secs

109

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 12 on Sat 27th January 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 9 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 1st and Northampton Saints in 10th as such Newcastle Red Bulls are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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