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Newcastle

5 - 66

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Northampton

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

80'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

David Ribbans scores the try from close range.

74'

Tom James played a key part in that try.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Conrad Cade getting some game time.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Blamire being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Mateo Carreras took full advantage.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Pete Lucock getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Brett Connon being replaced.

70'

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

70'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory Hutchinson took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Edward Prowse coming on.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Paul Hill coming off.

68'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Tom Cruse coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Sam Matavesi coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ethan Waller coming on.

65'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Waller coming off.

65'

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

65'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman

64'

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

64'

Fin Smith sets up the try.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub Alex Tait comes onto the field.

62'

Elliott Obatoyinbo departs for Newcastle Falcons.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Tom Litchfield comes onto the field.

61'

Fraser Dingwall departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Northampton Saints sub Angus Scott-Young comes onto the field.

61'

Lewis Ludlam departs for Northampton Saints.

61'

Northampton Saints sub Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes onto the field.

60'

Courtney Lawes departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Fin Smith hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

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

58'

Fin Smith played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Rory Hutchinson goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Fin Smith as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conor Kenny comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Mark Tampin leaves the field.

56'

Carl Fearns comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Pedro Rubiolo leaves the field.

56'

Sam Stuart comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Michael Young leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Alex Mitchell.

56'

That's a great try assist by Tom Collins.

55'

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

55'

Philip van der Walt comes on.

54'

Greg Peterson comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Fin Smith.

52'

What a run here by Fin Smith as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Tommy Freeman.

52'

Yellow Card

Mateo Carreras (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

51'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Logovi'i Mulipola being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

45'

Try

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

43'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

43'

Sam Matavesi 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.

41'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Northampton Saints as Juarno Augustus goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Sam Matavesi.

39'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Matias Moroni being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Adam Radwan breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Tom Collins.

28'

Trouble here as Tom Collins breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Lewis Ludlam is finished off with a try.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mateo Carreras bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

23'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

16'

Try

What a kick! Tom Collins takes full advantage to score for Northampton Saints.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Collins took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Young took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Alex Mitchell

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

The defensive line has been broken as Lewis Ludlam goes through the gap.

Brett Connon has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Adam Radwan

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

Matias Moroni sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Mateo Carreras goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Northampton 
  
 Gallagher Premiership - Round 23 
  
 Fri 21st April 2023, 02:45pm EDT 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +61

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

76'

5 - 66

Ribbans

74'

5 - 64

Freeman

64'

5 - 59

Graham

58'

5 - 54

Smith

56'

5 - 49

Mitchell

56'

5 - 47

Smith

53'

5 - 42

Smith

52'

5 - 40

Carreras

5 - 35

51'

Smith

45'

5 - 35

Hill

43'

5 - 33

Half Time

Smith

40'

5 - 28

Augustus

39'

5 - 26

Smith

30'

5 - 21

Collins

28'

5 - 19

Smith

16'

5 - 14

Collins

14'

5 - 12

Smith

5 - 7

Mitchell

5 - 5

Radwan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

68%

3-6 secs

28%

21%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

113

Other Fixtures

20 - 17

20 - 52

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