Newcastle

12 - 50

Full Time

Saracens

Newcastle vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Alex Goode converts the try.

81'

Try

Manu Vunipola goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manu Vunipola bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

80'

Gareth Simpson sets up the try.

80'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with James Hadfield getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

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

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Tom Willis being replaced.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum getting some game time.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Eduardo Bello being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Alex Goode has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Juan Martin Gonzalez

72'

Gareth Simpson played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Tompkins took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucio Cinti took full advantage.

71'

Yellow Card

Ollie Stonham (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

66'

Saracens sub Manu Vunipola comes onto the field.

64'

Alex Lozowski departs for Saracens.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub John Hawkins comes onto the field.

63'

Pedro Rubiolo departs for Newcastle Falcons.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Elliot Daly goes through the gap.

63'

Saracens sub Gareth Simpson comes onto the field.

62'

Ivan van Zyl departs for Saracens.

62'

Cameron Hutchison comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

59'

Rory Jennings leaves the field.

59'

Ben Stevenson comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

59'

Matias Orlando leaves the field.

59'

Alex Lozowski hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Saracens results in a try for Tom Willis.

58'

Alex Goode played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Elliot Daly as they get over the gainline!

57'

Christian Judge comes on for Saracens.

57'

Alec Clarey leaves the field.

57'

Sam Stuart comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

55'

Hugh O'Sullivan leaves the field.

55'

Lucio Cinti comes on.

54'

Sean Maitland comes off.

54'

Billy Vunipola comes on.

54'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

54'

Brett Connon has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Newcastle Falcons will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

Tom West comes on.

51'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

51'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Phil Brantingham getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Philip van der Walt getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Bryan Byrne coming on.

44'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Jamie Blamire coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

Alex Lozowski kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Alex Lozowski adds the two points for Saracens.

40'

Try

The Saracens maul pushes over the tryline as Theo Dan scores.

39'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Juan Martin Gonzalez being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Alex Lozowski does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

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

33'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Alex Lewington being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Nick Tompkins sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Alex Lozowski makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Elliot Daly as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Elliot Daly breaches the defence.

25'

Alex Goode played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Lewington bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Maitland bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Radwan took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Maitland took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Alex Lozowski converts the try.

13'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Theo Dan places the ball down for the try.

12'

Yellow Card

Elliott Obatoyinbo (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

11'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Hugh O'Sullivan.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Saracens 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 12th November 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Goode

81'

12 - 50

Vunipola

80'

12 - 48

Goode

73'

12 - 43

Gonzalez

72'

12 - 41

Stonham

66'

12 - 36

Willis

58'

12 - 36

Byrne

12 - 31

53'

Lozowski

43'

7 - 31

Half Time

Lozowski

40'

7 - 28

Dan

39'

7 - 26

Lozowski

34'

7 - 21

Lewington

33'

7 - 19

Lozowski

26'

7 - 14

Daly

25'

7 - 12

Lozowski

13'

7 - 7

Dan

12'

7 - 5

Obatoyinbo

7 - 0

11'

Connon

7 - 0

de Chaves

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Newcastle

17%

Draw

Saracens

82%

Conversion by Alex Goode

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Saracens

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

60%

3-6 secs

16%

28%

6+ secs

19%

12%

Rucks Won

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 5 on Sun 12th November 2023 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Saracens in 4th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 10th as such Saracens are favourites on paper.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Saracens Squads

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