Northampton

14 - 45

Full Time

Racing 92

Northampton vs Racing 92

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Commentary

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

81'

How unlucky can you get? As Antoine Gibert sees their penalty goal bounce back off the cross bar!

80'

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

74'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Gibert getting some game time.

74'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Machenaud being replaced.

74'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Henry Chavancy getting some game time.

74'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Ibrahim Diallo being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Coles coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with David Ribbans coming off.

68'

Racing 92 sub Donovan Taofifenua comes onto the field.

64'

Teddy Thomas departs for Racing 92.

64'

Racing 92 sub Camille Chat comes onto the field.

64'

Teddy Baubigny departs for Racing 92.

64'

Conversion

The Racing 92 supporters go wild as Maxime Machenaud successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Racing 92 leads to a try for Wenceslas Lauret

63'

Spellbinding play by Yoan Tanga is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Gael Fickou goes through the gap.

62'

Racing 92 sub Baptiste Chouzenoux comes onto the field.

62'

Anton Bresler departs for Racing 92.

62'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud adds the points for Racing 92.

58'

Conor Carey comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Ehren Painter leaves the field.

56'

Cedate Gomes Sa comes on for Racing 92.

55'

Ali Oz leaves the field.

55'

Eddy Ben Arous comes on for Racing 92.

55'

Guram Gogichashvili leaves the field.

55'

Frank Lomani comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Alex Mitchell leaves the field.

55'

Victor Moreaux comes on.

53'

Luke Jones comes off.

53'

What a run here by Yoan Tanga as they get over the gainline!

51'

James Fish comes on.

50'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

50'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom Wood getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Karl Wilkins being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Nick Auterac being replaced.

48'

Conversion

George Furbank adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

48'

Try

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

47'

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

47'

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

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Matt Proctor being replaced.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Rory Hutchinson getting some game time.

45'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Dan Biggar being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud adds the two points for Racing 92.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Racing 92 is finished off by Wenceslas Lauret, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Finn Russell played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Racing 92 has led to Finn Russell 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'

Racing 92 go for goal with Maxime Machenaud taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Racing 92 is finished off by Juan Imhoff, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Kurtley Beale.

36'

Fabulous play by Racing 92 has led to Kurtley Beale being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Dan Biggar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Courtnall Skosan gathers the kick to score the try for Northampton Saints.

28'

Spellbinding play by Fraser Dingwall is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Fraser Dingwall breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Matt Proctor breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Racing 92 is finished off by Juan Imhoff

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Imhoff bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Finn Russell.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kurtley Beale bursts through to advance the Racing 92 attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud adds the points for Racing 92.

20'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Racing 92 leads to a try for Wenceslas Lauret

That's a great try assist by Finn Russell.

The defensive line has been broken as Finn Russell goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Ibrahim Diallo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Wenceslas Lauret goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Racing 92 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 10th December 2021, 12:00pm PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Racing 92 win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Machenaud

64'

14 - 45

Lauret

63'

14 - 43

Machenaud

58'

14 - 38

Furbank

14 - 35

48'

Dingwall

12 - 35

47'

Machenaud

42'

7 - 35

Lauret

41'

7 - 33

Half Time

Imhoff

36'

7 - 28

Biggar

7 - 23

29'

Skosan

5 - 23

28'

Machenaud

23'

0 - 23

Imhoff

22'

0 - 21

Machenaud

20'

0 - 16

Machenaud

0 - 13

Lauret

0 - 11

Machenaud

0 - 6

Machenaud

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Racing 92

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Racing 92

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

48%

3-6 secs

43%

37%

6+ secs

10%

104

Rucks Won

Northampton Saints vs Racing 92 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Racing 92 in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Fri 10th December 2021 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Racing 92 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 9 places in the league table with Racing 92 in 1st and Northampton Saints in 10th as such Racing 92 are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Racing 92 Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints vs Racing 92 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.