Saracens

75 - 28

Full Time

Newcastle

Newcastle vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Louie Johnson converts the try.

80'

Try

Saracens are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tom Willis picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo McFarland bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

76'

Conversion

Louie Johnson has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Ben Earl

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tobias Elliott took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Louie Johnson successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Charlie Bracken touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Bracken goes through the gap.

66'

Tom Willis sets up the try.

66'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Mike Rewcastle coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Max Pepper coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Sammy Arnold coming off.

65'

Saracens sub Louie Johnson comes onto the field.

63'

Fergus Burke departs for Saracens.

63'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Stevenson

62'

Spellbinding play by Brett Connon is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Brett Connon goes through the gap.

62'

Newcastle Falcons sub Ollie Fletcher comes onto the field.

61'

Jamie Blamire departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub Oscar Usher comes onto the field.

61'

John Hawkins departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Saracens sub Charlie Bracken comes onto the field.

61'

Ivan van Zyl departs for Saracens.

61'

Tom Willis comes on for Saracens.

58'

Alex Goode leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

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

57'

Harvey Beaton comes on for Saracens.

56'

Alec Clarey leaves the field.

56'

Sam Crean comes on for Saracens.

56'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

56'

Tom Gordon comes on.

54'

Freddie Lockwood comes off.

54'

Joe Davis comes on.

54'

Sam Stuart comes off.

54'

Luan de Bruin comes on.

54'

Murray McCallum comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Connon kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Stuart from scoring as they record the try for Newcastle Falcons.

54'

Alex Hearle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Jamie George getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Andy Onyeama-Christie getting some game time.

49'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Juan Martin Gonzalez being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Saracens.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Juan Martin Gonzalez from scoring that try!

47'

Juan Martin Gonzalez makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Saracens.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Juan Martin Gonzalez as they score the try.

41'

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

41'

Nick Tompkins played a key part in that try.

41'

Saracens make a substitution with Angus Hall coming on.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Rotimi Segun coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

45'

Conversion

Brett Connon adds the two points for Newcastle Falcons.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Freddie Lockwood dots the ball down from close range.

44'

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

44'

Trouble here as Theo McFarland breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Maro Itoje scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Elliott Obatoyinbo breaches the defence.

25'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Spencer getting some game time.

24'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Max Clark being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Ivan van Zyl

23'

That's a great try assist by Tobias Elliott.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tobias Elliott bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

23'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Earl leads to a try for Saracens

16'

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

16'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Newcastle Falcons results in a try for Sam Stuart

13'

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

12'

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

12'

Conversion

Fergus Burke converts the try.

10'

Try

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

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Juan Martin Gonzalez touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Ivan van Zyl goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Tompkins goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Newcastle 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 10th May 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 StoneX Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Jack Makepeace

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Johnson

75 - 28

80'

Willis

73 - 28

79'

Johnson

68 - 28

75'

Earl

66 - 28

74'

Johnson

61 - 28

67'

Bracken

59 - 28

66'

Connon

63'

54 - 28

Stevenson

62'

54 - 26

Burke

54 - 21

58'

George

52 - 21

57'

Connon

54'

47 - 21

Stuart

54'

47 - 19

Burke

47 - 14

47'

Gonzalez

45 - 14

47'

Burke

40 - 14

42'

Gonzalez

38 - 14

41'

Half Time

Connon

45'

33 - 14

Lockwood

44'

33 - 12

Burke

33 - 7

28'

Itoje

31 - 7

27'

Burke

26 - 7

24'

van Zyl

24 - 7

23'

Earl

19 - 7

16'

Connon

13'

14 - 7

Stuart

13'

14 - 5

Burke

14 - 0

10'

Dan

12 - 0

Burke

7 - 0

Gonzalez

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Saracens

92%

Draw

Newcastle

Conversion by Louie Johnson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Saracens

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

46%

3-6 secs

24%

38%

6+ secs

38%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

44'

51'

55'

65'

79'

Saracens

Newcastle

Saracens vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 on Sat 10th May 2025 at StoneX Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST on in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 6th and Saracens in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

The official squads for Saracens 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.