The Northampton Saints return to Gallagher PREM Rugby action at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens with their place near the top of the table under pressure as they host Newcastle Red Bulls.
Entering the round as one of the league’s front-runners, the Saints could be forced to respond depending on results elsewhere, making this fixture critical in the evolving playoff race.
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The Saints come off a run to the PREM Rugby Cup semifinals and reintroduce key international talent into their lineup.
George Furbank and Emmanuel Iyogun return from England duty, while Rory Hutchinson is back following Scotland involvement. The inclusion of teenage wing James Pater for his first PREM start adds a fresh attacking element to a side already known for its scoring output.
For the Newcastle Red Bulls, the match marks a new chapter under interim head coach Stephen Jones, who takes charge following Alan Dickens’ departure earlier in the week.
The Red Bulls will look to rally around experienced figures, including fly-half Brett Connon, who reaches his 150th appearance for the club, and secondrow Freddie Clarke, who returns from injury.
Northampton’s attacking dominance has defined its season, leading the PREM with 58 tries and 390 total points.
Tommy Freeman’s 10 tries and league-best 21 initial breaks highlight the team's cutting edge, while Alex Mitchell’s 11 try assists underline the playmaking strength.
Newcastle counters with a strong set-piece profile, ranking second in scrum success rate at 87.3% and leading the league in kick meters per kick, signaling a tactical approach built on territory and structure.
Northampton Saints vs. Newcastle Red Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups
The Northampton Saints host the Newcastle Red Bulls at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens at 11 a.m. ET on March 21. The match will be officiated by Ian Tempest, with coverage available via discovery+ as part of the Gallagher PREM Rugby schedule.
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Northampton Saints Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls
- 15 George Furbank
- 14 James Pater
- 13 Rory Hutchinson
- 12 Tom Litchfield
- 11 James Ramm
- 10 Anthony Belleau
- 9 Archie McParland
- 1 Emmanuel Iyogun
- 2 Robbie Smith
- 3 Luke Green
- 4 Ed Prowse
- 5 Chunya Munga
- 6 Tom Lockett
- 7 Tom Pearson
- 8 Callum Chick (c)
Replacements:
- 16 Curtis Langdon
- 17 Tom West
- 18 Cleopas Kundiona
- 19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave
- 20 Charlie Ulcoq
- 21 Tom James
- 22 Toby Thame
- 23 Ollie Sleightholme
Newcastle Red Bulls Lineup vs. Northampton Saints
- 15 Elliott Obatoyinbo
- 14 Oli Spencer
- 13 Alex Hearle
- 12 Sammy Arnold
- 11 Harrison Obatoyinbo
- 10 Brett Connon
- 9 Simón Benítez Cruz
- 1 Adam Brocklebank
- 2 George McGuigan (c)
- 3 Richard Palframan
- 4 Freddie Clarke
- 5 Adam Scott
- 6 Reuben Parsons
- 7 Tom Christie
- 8 Ollie Leatherbarrow
Replacements:
- 16 Ollie Fletcher
- 17 Murray McCallum
- 18 Nicky Little
- 19 John Hawkins
- 20 Tom Gordon
- 21 James Elliott
- 22 Rhys Beeckmans
- 23 Boeta Chamberlain
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