Northampton

38 - 29

Full Time

Saracens

Northampton vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Saracens go for goal with Manu Vunipola taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Rotimi Segun

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rotimi Segun bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

79'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathan Michelow bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

79'

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

77'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Michelow getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Olly Hartley being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Manu Vunipola successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Theo Dan

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Theo Dan took full advantage.

67'

Josh Hallett sets up the try.

67'

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

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Cruse coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Matavesi coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom James coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Mitchell coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Coles comes onto the field.

63'

David Ribbans departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Fraser Dingwall

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Fraser Dingwall goes through the gap.

62'

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

62'

Northampton Saints sub Ethan Waller comes onto the field.

61'

Alex Waller departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Yellow Card

Rotimi Segun (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

58'

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

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Manu Vunipola kicks the conversion.

55'

Sam Graham comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Juarno Augustus leaves the field.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Saracens results in a try for Manu Vunipola.

54'

That's a great try assist by Olly Hartley.

54'

What a run here by Olly Hartley as they get over the gainline!

54'

Theo Dan comes on.

53'

Tom Woolstencroft comes off.

53'

Marco Riccioni comes on.

53'

Christian Judge comes off.

53'

Robin Hislop comes on.

53'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

53'

What a run here by Josh Hallett as they get over the gainline!

52'

Josh Hallett comes on.

52'

Toby Knight comes off.

52'

Ben Harris comes on.

50'

Alex Lewington comes off.

50'

Ivan van Zyl comes on.

50'

Ruben de Haas comes off.

50'

Ben Earl comes on.

50'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

50'

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes on.

50'

Courtney Lawes comes off.

50'

Paul Hill comes on.

50'

Trevor Davison comes off.

50'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Fin Smith.

49'

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

49'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

49'

Courtney Lawes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

45'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Collins coming on.

43'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with James Ramm coming off.

43'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Rory Hutchinson.

42'

Rory Hutchinson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fraser Dingwall played a key part in that try.

42'

James Ramm 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'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

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

35'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

James Ramm sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Rotimi Segun breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Lewis Ludlam

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lewis Ludlam bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Sam Matavesi.

21'

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

20'

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

19'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alex Moon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Manu Vunipola does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Red Card

Duncan Taylor (Saracens) is shown the red card

Conversion

Manu Vunipola has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Saracens has allowed Rotimi Segun to touch down.

Duncan Taylor sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Duncan Taylor goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Saracens 
  
 Round 22 
  
 Sat 15th April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

75%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

15%

Possession Last 10 min

85%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Segun

79'

38 - 29

Vunipola

68'

38 - 24

Dan

67'

38 - 22

Smith

38 - 17

63'

Dingwall

36 - 17

62'

Segun

58'

31 - 17

Vunipola

55'

31 - 17

Vunipola

54'

31 - 15

Smith

31 - 10

49'

Smith

26 - 10

42'

Hutchinson

24 - 10

42'

Half Time

Smith

19 - 10

36'

Freeman

17 - 10

35'

Smith

12 - 10

22'

Ludlam

10 - 10

21'

Moon

5 - 10

18'

Vunipola

15'

0 - 10

Taylor

0 - 7

Vunipola

0 - 7

Segun

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

50%

3-6 secs

27%

32%

6+ secs

11%

14%

109

Rucks Won

102

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 22 on Sat 15th April 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST 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 Saracens in 1st and Northampton Saints in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.