Saracens

39 - 24

Full Time

Northampton

Northampton vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Archie McParland

77'

Spellbinding play by George Hendy is finished off with a try.

77'

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

77'

Fin Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Ollie Sleightholme

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Sleightholme took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

73'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Angus Hall getting some game time.

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Liam Williams being replaced.

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wilson getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Gareth Simpson getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Ivan van Zyl being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Toby Knight coming on.

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Tom Willis coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Nathan Langdon coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Curtis Langdon coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints sub Elliot Millar Mills comes onto the field.

62'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Archie McParland comes onto the field.

62'

Alex Mitchell departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Ben Earl

61'

Spellbinding play by Tom Willis is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucio Cinti goes through the gap.

60'

Fergus Burke has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

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

58'

Ollie Sleightholme comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

James Ramm leaves the field.

55'

Fraser Dingwall comes on.

51'

Tom Litchfield comes off.

51'

Jamie George comes on.

51'

Theo Dan comes off.

51'

Tarek Haffar comes on.

50'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes off.

50'

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Tom Pearson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Juarno Augustus being replaced.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lozowski getting some game time.

46'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Jackson being replaced.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Yellow Card

Maro Itoje (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

45'

Saracens make a substitution with Alec Clarey coming on.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Fraser Balmain coming off.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Phil Brantingham coming on.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Rhys Carre coming off.

44'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tommy Freeman from scoring that try!

43'

Tommy Freeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tom Litchfield 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 Northampton Saints has led to George Hendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Fergus Burke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Saracens as Fergus Burke goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Fergus Burke being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Lucio Cinti.

36'

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Theo Dan scores from close range.

29'

Fergus Burke takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

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

24'

Conversion

Fergus Burke converts the try.

12'

Try

What a kick! Fergus Burke takes full advantage to score for Saracens.

11'

Tobias Elliott played a key part in that try.

11'

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

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Northampton 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sun 22nd December 2024, 07:00am PST 
  
 StoneX Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Adam Leal

Points Flow Chart

Saracens win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burke

39 - 24

80'

Smith

78'

36 - 24

McParland

77'

36 - 22

Sleightholme

74'

36 - 17

Burke

36 - 12

62'

Earl

34 - 12

61'

George

29 - 12

58'

Pearson

49'

24 - 12

Itoje

24 - 7

45'

Smith

43'

24 - 7

Freeman

43'

24 - 5

Half Time

Burke

24 - 0

37'

Burke

22 - 0

36'

Dan

17 - 0

29'

Carre

12 - 0

24'

Burke

7 - 0

12'

Burke

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Saracens

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

65%

3-6 secs

27%

25%

6+ secs

30%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

73'

79'

Saracens

Northampton

Saracens vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 8 on Sun 22nd December 2024 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 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on The Rugby Network 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 2 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 6th and Saracens in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Northampton Saints Squads

The official squads for Saracens 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.