Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers renew one of English rugby’s fiercest rivalries on Friday night with a place in the Gallagher PREM Rugby Final at Allianz Stadium on the line.
The East Midlands derby rarely needs additional motivation, but the stakes could not be higher as two of the competition’s most successful clubs battle for a chance to play for the title.
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Saints enter the semifinal as the regular-season pace setters after a record-breaking campaign that saw them score more tries than any team in Premiership history. Despite resting several players during a final-round defeat to Harlequins, Northampton still secured top spot and home advantage throughout the playoffs. Director of rugby Phil Dowson has responded by making 11 changes, bringing back many of his frontline stars for the club’s biggest match of the season.
A major milestone also awaits Emmanuel Iyogun, who will make his 100th appearance for Northampton. He joins a powerful pack featuring Alex Coles, Henry Pollock and Tom Pearson, while the exciting backline includes Fin Smith, Tommy Freeman and George Furbank.
Saints will once again rely on the attacking identity that produced a league-record 104 tries during the regular season.
Leicester arrive after narrowly missing out on second place and remain one of the most dangerous and disciplined teams in the competition. Geoff Parling’s side welcomes back Freddie Steward and Billy Searle, while Ollie Chessum, Tommy Reffell and Jack van Poortvliet headline a squad built around territorial pressure and set-piece excellence.
The Tigers dominated the lineout in the previous meeting between the sides and will look to repeat that formula as they seek a return to the PREM final.
Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers Kickoff Time
Northampton Saints host Leicester Tigers at 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12, with Luke Pearce appointed as referee. The winner advances to the Gallagher PREM Rugby Final at Allianz Stadium.
How To Watch Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers
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Northampton Saints Lineup vs. Leicester Tigers
- George Furbank (c)
- Tommy Freeman
- Tom Litchfield
- Rory Hutchinson
- George Hendy
- Fin Smith
- Archie McParland
- Emmanuel Iyogun
- Curtis Langdon
- Elliot Millar Mills
- Alex Coles
- Ed Prowse
- Josh Kemeny
- Tom Pearson
- Henry Pollock
Replacements:
- Craig Wright
- Danilo Fischetti
- Luke Green
- JJ Van Der Mescht
- Tom Lockett
- Callum Chick
- Jonny Weimann
- Fraser Dingwall
Leicester Tigers Lineup vs. Northampton Saints
- Freddie Steward
- Adam Radwan
- Will Wand
- Orlando Bailey
- Ollie Hassell-Collins
- Billy Searle
- Jack van Poortvliet
- Nicky Smith
- Jamie Blamire
- Joe Heyes
- George Martin
- Ollie Chessum (c)
- Hanro Liebenberg
- Tommy Reffell
- Joaquin Moro
Replacements:
- Charlie Clare
- Archie van der Flier
- Will Hurd
- Cameron Henderson
- Olly Cracknell
- Tom Whiteley
- Solomone Kata
- Izaia Perese
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Gallagher PREM Playoff Schedule
Friday, June 12
- 2:45 p.m. ET — Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers
Saturday, June 13
- 10:00 a.m. ET — Bath Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs
Four Teams Remain In The Hunt For The Title
Northampton Saints enter the playoffs as the top seed after winning 14 matches during the regular season.
Bath Rugby finished second after another strong campaign and will look to capitalize on home-field advantage against Exeter Chiefs.
Exeter secured third place with a dominant victory over Saracens in the final round, while Leicester Tigers held on to fourth place and will travel to face Northampton in one of English rugby's classic rivalries
The winners of the two semifinals will advance to the Gallagher PREM Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
How The Gallagher PREM Playoffs Work
The top four teams in the final league table qualify for the playoffs.
The No. 1 seed hosts the No. 4 seed, while the No. 2 seed hosts the No. 3 seed. The winners advance to the Gallagher PREM Final, where the league champion will be crowned.
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