Northampton

61 - 0

Full Time

Newcastle

Newcastle vs Northampton

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

81'

Conversion

Rory Hutchinson converts the try.

81'

Try

Rory Hutchinson goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

80'

Chunya Munga sets up the try.

80'

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

76'

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

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Philip van der Walt took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Metcalf took full advantage.

70'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Jack Metcalf coming on.

66'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Radwan coming off.

66'

Newcastle Falcons sub Oliver Spencer comes onto the field.

62'

Alex Hearle departs for Newcastle Falcons.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Tarek Haffar comes onto the field.

62'

Tom West departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Newcastle Falcons sub Callum Hancock comes onto the field.

62'

Richard Palframan departs for Newcastle Falcons.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Curtis Langdon comes onto the field.

62'

Henry Walker departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Newcastle Falcons sub Bryan Byrne comes onto the field.

61'

Ollie Fletcher departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Mike Rewcastle comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

58'

Murray McCallum leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Philip van der Walt as they get over the gainline!

57'

Angus Scott-Young comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Josh Kemeny leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rory Hutchinson kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

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

54'

That's a great try assist by Archie McParland.

54'

Philip van der Walt comes on.

52'

Kiran McDonald comes off.

52'

Rory Hutchinson comes on.

52'

Fin Smith comes off.

52'

John Hawkins comes on.

52'

Callum Chick comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

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

51'

Hugh O'Sullivan comes on.

51'

Sam Stuart comes off.

51'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Iakopo Petelo-Mapu coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Henry Pollock coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Luke Green coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Archie McParland coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

The left post denies Alex Mitchell from adding the extras.

38'

Try

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Fraser Dingwall.

36'

Trouble here as Josh Kemeny breaches the defence.

32'

Yellow Card

Fin Smith (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

30'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Josh Kemeny.

28'

Spellbinding play by Tommy Freeman is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Ollie Sleightholme breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Pollock bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fin Smith 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.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Brett Connon took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

14'

Try

Alex Mitchell scores the try from close range.

14'

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

14'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

10'

Try

Trevor Davison scores the try from close range.

Tom West played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Trevor Davison touching down.

That's a great try assist by Alex Mitchell.

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Pollock goes through the gap.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Alex Coles

That's a great try assist by George Hendy.

The defensive line has been broken as George Hendy goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Newcastle 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 28th December 2024, 07:00am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +61

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hutchinson

61 - 0

81'

Hutchinson

59 - 0

80'

Hutchinson

54 - 0

56'

Pearson

52 - 0

54'

Smith

47 - 0

52'

Pearson

45 - 0

51'

Half Time

Freeman

40 - 0

37'

Smith

35 - 0

30'

Smith

35 - 0

29'

Kemeny

33 - 0

28'

Smith

28 - 0

14'

Mitchell

26 - 0

14'

Smith

21 - 0

10'

Davison

19 - 0

Smith

14 - 0

Davison

12 - 0

Smith

7 - 0

Coles

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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

73%

56%

3-6 secs

18%

29%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

123

Last 5 Penalties

39'

43'

53'

57'

64'

Northampton

Newcastle

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

Northampton Saints face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 28th December 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 just 2 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 8th and Northampton Saints in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.