Newcastle

34 - 35

Full Time

Northampton

Newcastle vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

84'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Leatherbarrow bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

82'

Ollie Leatherbarrow comes on.

76'

Cameron Neild comes off.

76'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Max Pepper goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Pepper bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

75'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua getting some game time.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Iakopo Petelo-Mapu being replaced.

74'

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

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom James being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Lockwood took full advantage.

70'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Newcastle Falcons results in a try for Ben Stevenson

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Stevenson took full advantage.

66'

Ollie Fletcher sets up the try.

66'

Newcastle Falcons sub Ollie Fletcher comes onto the field.

64'

Jamie Blamire departs for Newcastle Falcons.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Tarek Haffar comes onto the field.

61'

Tom West departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Conversion

The Newcastle Falcons supporters go wild as Brett Connon successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Newcastle Falcons are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alex Hearle touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Sam Stuart is finished off with a try.

60'

Sammy Arnold comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

57'

Max Clark leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

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

56'

Burger Odendaal played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Burger Odendaal as they get over the gainline!

56'

Elliot Millar Mills comes on.

54'

Luke Green comes off.

54'

Henry Walker comes on.

54'

Craig Wright comes off.

54'

Juarno Augustus makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Richard Palframan getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

44'

Newcastle Falcons go for goal with Brett Connon taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Connor Doherty.

42'

Connor Doherty makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Max Pepper played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Will Glister as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Will Glister being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Rory Hutchinson.

37'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Rory Hutchinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Craig Wright being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Juarno Augustus comes on for Northampton Saints.

32'

Tom Pearson leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Luke Green scores from close range.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Iakopo Petelo-Mapu breaches the defence.

25'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Fin Smith getting some game time.

23'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Savala being replaced.

23'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Max Pepper getting some game time.

23'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Obatoyinbo being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Hearle bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jamie Blamire bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

16'

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

15'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Conversion

Rory Hutchinson converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Craig Wright

A gap opened in the defence and Craig Wright took full advantage.

Charlie Savala played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom James goes through the gap.

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Jamie Blamire

That's a great try assist by Murray McCallum.

The defensive line has been broken as Murray McCallum goes through the gap.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Neild goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Northampton 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 18th April 2025, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

29%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

80%

Possession Last 10 min

20%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Connon

34 - 35

76'

Pepper

32 - 35

75'

Stevenson

27 - 35

66'

Connon

22 - 35

61'

Hearle

20 - 35

60'

Smith

57'

15 - 35

James

56'

15 - 33

Doherty

15 - 28

42'

Half Time

Smith

40'

10 - 28

Glister

39'

10 - 26

Smith

38'

10 - 21

Smith

37'

10 - 19

Smith

32'

10 - 14

Green

31'

10 - 12

Connon

10 - 7

12'

Hutchinson

10'

7 - 7

Wright

7 - 5

Connon

7 - 0

Blamire

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Newcastle

20%

Draw

Northampton

79%

Start of Possession Passages by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Northampton

More Less

Defence Profile

Newcastle

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

74%

3-6 secs

28%

18%

6+ secs

26%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

69'

74'

79'

83'

Newcastle

Northampton

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 14 on Fri 18th April 2025 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST, 06:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 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 Northampton Saints in 8th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Northampton Saints Squads

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