Pau

27 - 35

Full Time

Northampton

Northampton vs Pau

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Fin Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by George Hendy

76'

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Toby Thame is finished off with a try.

76'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Jon Zabala getting some game time.

74'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Guram Papidze being replaced.

74'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Joel Kpoku getting some game time.

74'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Jolmes being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Clement Laporte took full advantage.

70'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Axel Desperes kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Section Paloise sub Clement Mondinat comes onto the field.

62'

Quentin Valentino departs for Section Paloise.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Robbie Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Craig Wright departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Thomas Souverbie comes on for Section Paloise.

58'

Dan Robson leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith adds the points for Northampton Saints.

58'

Cleopas Kundiona comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

56'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Alex Mitchell.

50'

Alex Coles sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Alex Coles as they get over the gainline!

50'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Reece Hewat getting some game time.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Zegueur being replaced.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Capelli getting some game time.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Remi Picquette being replaced.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Remi Seneca getting some game time.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Etchebehere being replaced.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Youri Delhommel getting some game time.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rey being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Axel Desperes adds the two points for Section Paloise.

49'

Try

A clever kick there by Section Paloise allows Gregoire Arfeuil to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

48'

Gregoire Arfeuil makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Dan Robson sets up the try.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Henry Pollock getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Callum Chick being replaced.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ed Prowse getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with JJ van der Mescht being replaced.

48'

Red Card

James Ramm (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card

47'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Fin Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for James Ramm.

43'

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

43'

George Furbank played a key part in that try.

43'

Fin Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

George Hendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Section Paloise has led to Aymeric Luc being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Alex Mitchell being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Fin Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

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

35'

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

35'

George Hendy sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to James Ramm being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Fin Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Guram Papidze comes on for Section Paloise.

34'

Jon Zabala leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Axel Desperes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Gregoire Arfeuil to score the try.

33'

Dan Robson sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for James Ramm.

31'

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

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Ramm bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

22'

Conversion

Axel Desperes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Section Paloise are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Facundo Isa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Gregoire Arfeuil took full advantage.

14'

We are underway as the referee Andrea Piardi blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pau v Northampton 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 7th December 2025, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stade du Hameau 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

34%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

80'

27 - 35

Hendy

76'

27 - 32

Desperes

27 - 27

63'

Smith

58'

24 - 27

Smith

51'

24 - 24

Mitchell

50'

24 - 22

Desperes

24 - 17

49'

Arfeuil

22 - 17

48'

Ramm

47'

17 - 17

Desperes

17 - 17

47'

Ramm

43'

14 - 17

Half Time

Dingwall

35'

14 - 12

Desperes

14 - 7

33'

Arfeuil

12 - 7

33'

Smith

32'

7 - 7

Ramm

31'

7 - 5

Desperes

7 - 0

20'

Isa

5 - 0

19'

Start

Win Probability

Pau

27%

Draw

Northampton

72%

Penalty by Fin Smith

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Pau

Northampton

More Less

Defence Profile

Pau

Northampton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

49%

3-6 secs

32%

29%

6+ secs

32%

22%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

70'

72'

73'

80'

Pau

Northampton

Pau vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pau face off against Northampton Saints in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sun 7th December 2025 at Stade du Hameau. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 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 just 3 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 2nd and Pau in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pau vs Northampton Saints Squads

The official squads for Pau 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.