Northampton

59 - 26

Full Time

Newcastle

Newcastle vs Northampton

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

81'

Newcastle Red Bulls go for goal with Zack Henry taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Werner Kok

79'

Spellbinding play by Simon Benitez Cruz is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Franco Molina bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

77'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by James Pater

76'

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

76'

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

75'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ollie Sleightholme leads to a try for Northampton Saints

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Sleightholme took full advantage.

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Sleightholme getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tommy Freeman being replaced.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Josh Taylor getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Josh Kemeny being replaced.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Anthony Belleau getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Fin Smith being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Pollock took full advantage.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Ollie Leatherbarrow comes onto the field.

64'

Tom Christie departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

64'

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

63'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman

61'

Spellbinding play by Josh Kemeny is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Kemeny goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zack Henry kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Cam Jordan from scoring as they record the try for Newcastle Red Bulls.

57'

What a run here by Werner Kok as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

56'

James Harper comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

Elliot Millar-Mills leaves the field.

56'

Danilo Fischetti comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Emmanuel Iyogun leaves the field.

56'

Ion Neculai comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Cleopas Kundiona leaves the field.

56'

Alex Mitchell comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Archie McParland leaves the field.

56'

Tom Lockett comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Alex Coles leaves the field.

55'

Robbie Smith comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

55'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes on.

53'

James Elliott comes off.

53'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Hoskins Sotutu getting some game time.

49'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman.

48'

Tommy Freeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

James Pater sets up the try.

48'

Christian Wade makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fraser Dingwall makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tom West coming on.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Max Hicks coming off.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Franco Molina coming on.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Oscar Usher coming off.

44'

Yellow Card

Pouri Rakete-Stones (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

42'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Henry Pollock being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

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

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

39'

That's a great try assist by Fraser Dingwall.

39'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Fraser Dingwall being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Zack Henry does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Christian Wade, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Christian Wade being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Harrison Obatoyinbo.

37'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Werner Kok being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Rory Hutchinson breaches the defence.

30'

Zack Henry comes on.

25'

Brett Connon comes off.

25'

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

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman

24'

James Pater played a key part in that try.

24'

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Archie McParland bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

George Hendy goes on their own for a try.

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Fraser Dingwall.

22'

Fin Smith hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for James Pater

14'

A gap opened in the defence and James Pater took full advantage.

14'

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

14'

Yellow Card

Harrison Obatoyinbo (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

13'

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

13'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

12'

Try

Christian Wade scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Wade took full advantage.

11'

James Elliott played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Wade took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Ed Prowse took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Archie McParland took full advantage.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for James Pater

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

Fin Smith sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee Anthony Woodthorpe blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Newcastle 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 25th September 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Anthony Woodthorpe

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kok

79'

59 - 26

Belleau

59 - 21

77'

Pater

57 - 21

76'

Belleau

52 - 21

73'

Sleightholme

50 - 21

73'

Smith

45 - 21

62'

Freeman

43 - 21

61'

Henry

58'

38 - 21

Jordan

57'

38 - 19

Smith

38 - 14

49'

Freeman

36 - 14

48'

Rakete-Stones

42'

31 - 14

Half Time

Smith

31 - 14

40'

Coles

29 - 14

39'

Henry

38'

24 - 14

Wade

37'

24 - 12

Freeman

24 - 7

24'

Smith

19 - 7

22'

Hendy

17 - 7

22'

Pater

12 - 7

14'

Obatoyinbo

13'

7 - 7

Connon

12'

7 - 7

Wade

11'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Pater

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

73%

3-6 secs

29%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

55'

59'

60'

66'

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 1 on Fri 25th September 2026 at DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. 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 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 7 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 1st and Northampton Saints in 8th 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.