Northampton

20 - 24

Full Time

Ulster

Northampton vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

George Furbank has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Rory Hutchinson goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

79'

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

79'

Tom James comes on.

77'

Alex Mitchell comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ian Madigan bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Lowry took full advantage.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Karl Garside getting some game time.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ehren Painter being replaced.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with James Fish getting some game time.

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Matavesi being replaced.

70'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tommy Freeman coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Dan Biggar coming off.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Greg Jones coming on.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Marcus Rea coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Coles comes onto the field.

64'

Courtney Lawes departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

Ian Madigan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by Ulster Rugby leads to a try for Mike Lowry

60'

Spellbinding play by Ethan McIlroy is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan McIlroy goes through the gap.

60'

Northampton Saints sub Emmanuel Iyogun comes onto the field.

60'

Alex Waller departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Dave Shanahan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan McIlroy goes through the gap.

58'

Sam Carter comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Alan O'Connor leaves the field.

58'

Tom O'Toole comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Marty Moore leaves the field.

58'

Juarno Augustus comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Teimana Harrison leaves the field.

56'

Ian Madigan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Billy Burns leaves the field.

55'

Yellow Card

Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

55'

What a run here by Mike Lowry as they get over the gainline!

55'

Penalty Goal

Dan Biggar kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Api Ratuniyarawa coming on.

40'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Brandon Nansen coming off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Nathan Doak does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Mike Lowry to score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Mike Lowry being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Billy Burns.

39'

Conversion

Dan Biggar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Tom Collins.

36'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Rory Hutchinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

Dan Biggar does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brandon Nansen bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Ulster Rugby sub Eric O'Sullivan comes onto the field.

14'

Andrew Warwick departs for Ulster Rugby.

14'

Conversion

Nathan Doak converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Nathan Doak

13'

Spellbinding play by Robert Baloucoune is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Robert Baloucoune took full advantage.

13'

Nathan Doak has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Robert Baloucoune touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Stewart Moore goes through the gap.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Ulster 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 16th January 2022, 07:15am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Furbank

20 - 24

79'

Hutchinson

18 - 24

79'

Lowry

60'

13 - 24

Mitchell

13 - 19

55'

Biggar

13 - 19

43'

Half Time

Doak

40'

10 - 19

Lowry

39'

10 - 17

Biggar

10 - 12

37'

Biggar

8 - 12

36'

Biggar

3 - 12

19'

Doak

14'

0 - 12

Doak

13'

0 - 10

Baloucoune

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Ulster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

60%

3-6 secs

29%

23%

6+ secs

14%

13%

Rucks Won

113

Northampton Saints vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Ulster in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sun 16th January 2022 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Ulster in 2nd and Northampton Saints in 10th as such Ulster are favourites on paper.

Northampton Saints vs Ulster Squads

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