Northampton

28 - 24

Full Time

Saracens

Northampton vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Rory Hutchinson converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tarek Haffar

80'

Tom Litchfield sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Litchfield bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

80'

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

77'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Bracken getting some game time.

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Rotimi Segun being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Coles being replaced.

72'

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

72'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Alex Goode being replaced.

72'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Northampton Saints.

71'

Yellow Card

Andy Onyeama-Christie (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Fraser Dingwall took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Freeman took full advantage.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Hugh Tizard coming on.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Nick Isiekwe coming off.

66'

Saracens sub Alec Clarey comes onto the field.

64'

Marco Riccioni departs for Saracens.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Jonny Weimann comes onto the field.

60'

Alex Mitchell departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Northampton Saints sub Ed Prowse comes onto the field.

60'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Northampton Saints sub Elliot Millar Mills comes onto the field.

60'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Andy Onyeama-Christie comes on for Saracens.

59'

Tom Willis leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rory Hutchinson kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tarek Haffar touching down.

59'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

59'

What a run here by Jake Garside as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jake Garside comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Fin Smith leaves the field.

55'

Angus Scott-Young comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Josh Kemeny leaves the field.

55'

Tarek Haffar comes on for Northampton Saints.

55'

Emmanuel Iyogun leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Tom Litchfield as they get over the gainline!

55'

Phil Brantingham comes on.

51'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

51'

Theo Dan comes on.

51'

Jamie George comes off.

51'

The left post denies Fergus Burke from adding the extras.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Saracens leads to a try for Rotimi Segun.

43'

Rotimi Segun makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tobias Elliott played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Saracens sub Theo McFarland comes onto the field.

38'

Juan Martin Gonzalez departs for Saracens.

38'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Seabrook comes onto the field.

37'

James Ramm departs for Northampton Saints.

37'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Saracens is finished off by Alex Goode, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Tobias Elliott sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Tobias Elliott being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Rotimi Segun breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Fin Smith breaches the defence.

31'

Craig Wright comes on.

26'

Curtis Langdon comes off.

26'

Elliot Daly looks to land a drop goal but it misses, sailing past the right handside of the posts.

22'

Conversion

Fergus Burke converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Juan Martin Gonzalez

18'

Elliot Daly sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliot Daly bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

18'

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

13'

Try

Tom Willis scores the try from close range.

12'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Northampton Saints has allowed Josh Kemeny to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Kemeny goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Saracens 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 17th May 2025, 07:05am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

17%

% Of Game In Lead

76%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hutchinson

28 - 24

83'

Haffar

26 - 24

80'

Penalty Try

21 - 24

71'

Onyeama-Christie

71'

14 - 24

Hutchinson

14 - 24

59'

Haffar

12 - 24

59'

Segun

43'

7 - 24

Half Time

Burke

36'

7 - 19

Goode

35'

7 - 17

Burke

19'

7 - 12

Gonzalez

18'

7 - 10

Willis

12'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Kemeny

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

32%

Draw

Saracens

67%

Conversion by Rory Hutchinson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Saracens

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Saracens

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

36%

3-6 secs

24%

33%

6+ secs

30%

117

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

70'

71'

77'

Northampton

Saracens

Northampton Saints vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 17 on Sat 17th May 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 02:05 NZST on in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 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 Saracens in 6th and Northampton Saints in 8th 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.