Northampton

46 - 24

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jules Bousquet bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

78'

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

73'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with James Ramm being replaced.

73'

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

72'

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

72'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

What a kick! Henry Pollock takes full advantage to score for Northampton Saints.

71'

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

71'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa getting some game time.

70'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Cristian Ojovan being replaced.

70'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Jules Bousquet coming on.

66'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Fritz Lee 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 make a substitution with Luke Green coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Trevor Davison coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Henry Walker coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Curtis Langdon coming off.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom West coming on.

66'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Emmanuel Iyogun coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Mitchell goes through the gap.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Lockett comes onto the field.

61'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

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

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tommy Freeman

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

60'

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

60'

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

57'

Angus Scott-Young comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Josh Kemeny leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of ASM Clermont Auvergne will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Alexandre Fischer comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

55'

Pita Gus Sowakula leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Alivereti Raka from scoring that try!

49'

Alivereti Raka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Anthony Belleau sets up the try.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Anthime Hemery getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Rob Simmons being replaced.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Fouyssac getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with George Moala being replaced.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fainga'a getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Juarno Augustus.

46'

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

46'

George Hendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Killian Tixeront makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

43'

Try

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

42'

Josh Kemeny played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to George Hendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Sebastien Bezy (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Michael Alaalatoa comes onto the field.

35'

Etienne Falgoux departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

35'

Yellow Card

Thomas Ceyte (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Fin Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Tommy Freeman.

29'

Trouble here as Tommy Freeman breaches the defence.

29'

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

29'

Trouble here as Alex Coles breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Fraser Dingwall breaches the defence.

27'

Benjamin Urdapilleta comes on.

26'

Bautista Delguy comes off.

26'

Etienne Falgoux comes on.

26'

Giorgi Akhaladze comes off.

26'

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

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Burger Odendaal.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bautista Delguy bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

23'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Anthony Belleau as they hook it left.

22'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fin Smith bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

12'

Try

George Moala scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Clermont 
  
 Investec Champions Cup - Round 5 
  
 Fri 4th April 2025, 02:00pm CDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

46 - 24

72'

Pollock

44 - 24

71'

Freeman

39 - 24

60'

Belleau

56'

34 - 24

Fainga'a

55'

34 - 22

Belleau

50'

34 - 17

Raka

49'

34 - 15

Smith

34 - 10

47'

Augustus

32 - 10

46'

Half Time

Smith

27 - 10

43'

Augustus

25 - 10

42'

Bezy

40'

20 - 10

Ceyte

34'

20 - 10

Freeman

20 - 10

29'

Freeman

15 - 10

23'

Smith

10 - 10

19'

Smith

8 - 10

18'

Smith

3 - 10

15'

Belleau

12'

0 - 10

Moala

11'

0 - 8

Belleau

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

75%

Draw

Clermont

25%

Ruck-Won by Henry Walker

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Clermont

More Less

22m Entries

2.88

22m Conversion

2.67

Line Breaks

142

Carries

Kicks

389

Post Contact Meters

244

Defence Profile

Northampton

Clermont

More Less

Dominant Tackles

112

Tackles Made

153

Tackles Missed

Turnovers Won

Tackle Turnover

Tackle Offload Allowed

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

61%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

59'

66'

68'

Northampton

Clermont

Other Fixtures

21 - 27

Comments

0 Comments

Be the first to comment...

Join free and tell us what you really think!

Dragons keep hold of Rhodri Jones in double prop re-signing

'Haves and have nots': The Six Nations numbers reveal hidden truths

Select Edition

Clermont vs Northampton

Live Updates

Match Details

Points Flow Chart

Key Events

Win Probability

22m Entries

Attack Profile

Defence Profile

Ruck Speed

Last 5 Penalties

Other Fixtures

Comments

Related News