Summary

  • Owen Farrell lands 19 points as Sarries beat Northampton 29-20

  • Earlier Wasps beat Exeter 25-24 with the final move of the game

  • Saracens and Wasps will now meet in the Champions Cup last four

  • 5 English clubs made last eight - Leicester play on Sunday

  • Use 'Live Coverage' tab to select radio commentary

  1. Postpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    That's all from the land of the egg-shaped balls for today.

    We'll be back on Sunday, when it's Leicester's turn to go for the Champions Cup semi-finals. 

    They host Stade Francais at 13:30 BST. See you then!

  2. 'We stuck together'published at 19:43 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 29-20 Northampton

    Saracens captain Brad Barritt has been speaking to BT Sport about a game of two very different halves for his side.

    "A huge problem was our discipline in the first half. It was 9-1 in penalty count at half-time. Being on the back-foot played a big role," said the England back.

    "But we're a team of guys who work hard for the team. Guys like Maro Itoje all stood up . We all stuck together and galvanized."

  3. Full-timepublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 29-20 Northampton

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    "In the end you go back to the first half and the opportunity to put points on the board. Poor old Jamie Elliot made a mistake in not finishing off a try-scoring opportunity. Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell have been to the fore, Mario Itoje is just one of those players who always catches the eye."

  4. Full-timepublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 29-20 Northampton

    It certainly wasn't vintage Saracens, but they've made it to the last four and maintain their unbeaten record in the competition. 

    It's Wasps up next in another all Premiership tie. 

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    Try - Courtney Lawes (con Myler)published at 80 mins

    Saracens 29-20 Northampton

    One more for the road!

    It's too late for Northampton to hit, but they've decided they're going to walk away with the last points of the game.

    Courtney Lawes pushes over and Stephen Myler converts. It's all over, though, and Sarries progress. 

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    Try - Chris Wyles (con Farrell)published at 77 mins

    Saracens 29-13 Northampton

    Chris Wyles scores a try for SaracensImage source, Getty Images

    That's that, then. The comeback is almost complete.

    Alex Goode's grubber kick gains ground for Sarries, and Northampton lose possession 10 metres from the try line. 

    The ball is collected by Chris Wyles and he dabs down. Owen Farrell does the business with the boot again. 

  7. Penalty - Owen Farrellpublished at 74 mins

    Saracens 22-13 Northampton

    Saracens' Billy VunipolaImage source, Getty Images

    Billy Vunipola sweeps up from a Sarries scrum and they try to press forward towards the Saints 22.

    Owen Farrell goes for a drop-goal, but it's weak and misses the posts. However, Sarries have already earned a penalty so they have another chance to extend their lead.

    And Farrell nails it. Five minutes to go, and the hosts are pulling ahead.

  8. Replacementpublished at 72 mins

    Saracens 19-13 Northampton

    JJ Hanrahan has come on for George Pisi as Northampton try to recover.

    Ben Nutley is back on as well, after a head injury assessment.

  9. Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 19-13 Northampton

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Saracens are super dangerous in the second half. In the final 20 minutes fitness tells, strength in depth on the bench tells. A fantastic score from Chris Ashton, what we've seen over and over again from Saracens at their best, though they're not at their best today. Northampton will rue those missed opportunities in the first half."

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    Try - Chris Ashton (con Farrell)published at 68 mins

    Saracens 19-13 Northampton

    Chris Ashton scores a try for SaracensImage source, Getty Images

    Did anyone order a swan dive?

    Saracens finally get ahead as Chris Ashton bombs over in trademark style.

    He darts forward on the diagonal and lands in the corner, after some brilliant handling by Alex Goode and Owen Farrell, who kicks the extras.

    Ten minutes left. Can Sarries keep their 100% record in the competition?

  11. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Saracens 12-13 Northampton

    Alex Goode floats a beautiful ball over the top to Chris Ashton, but the Sarries wing can't feed to Schalk Brits after Ken Pisi gets in the way.

    The ball is kicked back into Sarries' half and they go on the march again, but play has been stopped as Ben Nutley is down injured. 

    Nutley is forced off and Michael Paterson replaces him. 

  12. Replacementpublished at 64 mins

    Saracens 12-13 Northampton

    Couple of replacements to report. 

    South Africa great Victor Matfield is on for Christian Day for Saints, while Campese Ma'afu is on for Alex Waller.

    Sarries earn a penalty and Owen Farrell quickly pings the ball forward into touch. They're going for the maximum.

  13. Postpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 12-13 Northampton

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    Northampton's Kahn Fotuali'iImage source, Getty Images

    "This will go down to the wire."

  14. Penalty - Owen Farrellpublished at 62 mins

    Saracens 12-13 Northampton

    Saracens smash Northampton in the scrum with a huge surge forward and they're going for the three-pointer.

    Owen Farrell lines up his shot out on the left. Silence around Allianz Park, bar the whistle of the wind.

    It's a one-point game again. 

  15. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Saracens 9-13 Northampton

    Saracens' Chris AshtonImage source, Rex Features

    Maro Itoje, who was so impressive for England during the Six Nations, intercepts a Saints line-out and it stalls play. 

    And now Sarries are charging forward - Owen Farrell to Chris Ashton but arrrgh... Alex Goode can't get a handle on the pass. He looks very frustrated. 

  16. Penalty - Stephen Mylerpublished at 55 mins

    Saracens 9-13 Northampton

    Northampton's Stephen Myler kicks at goalImage source, Getty Images

    Saracens flanker Will Fraser has been penalised for the umpteenth time. He's probably lucky to have avoided the sin-bin for multiple offences. 

    He's failed to release the tackle this time and it's a penalty to Saints. Stephen Myler is going to have a go in the swirling wind... it's over.

    Northampton extend their narrow advantage. 

  17. Penalty - Owen Farrellpublished at 52 mins

    Saracens 9-10 Northampton

    Owen Farrell doesn't miss those ones. He slots with ease from close range, dead centre.

    One point in it now.

    Oh, and once again, Mako Vunipola has lost his contact lens. This happens in every game, I swear. 

    A replacement for Sarries as well, as Jackson Wray makes way for Michael Rhodes. 

    Owen FarrellImage source, PA
  18. Saracens below parpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 9 April 2016

    Saracens 6-10 Northampton

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    "We said before the game if this was going to be a contest Northampton would have to be at 100% and Saracens a bit below their best and that's the way it's been so far.

    "Saracens lack accuracy in everything they do. There's been no flow or dynamism from their clearance work, it's been very un-Saracens-like." 

  19. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Saracens 6-10 Northampton

    Billy Vunipola tries to sneak through at the back of the scrum but the Saracens number eight is pole-axed to the floor by Teimana Harrison. 

    But now Sarries are gaining ground in attack. Brad Barritt powers forward, and they win a penalty bang in front of the posts. 

    Billy VunipolaImage source, Getty Images
  20. Replacementpublished at 48 mins

    Saracens 6-10 Northampton

    Northampton's Ben FodenImage source, PA

    Ben Foden is forced off through injury so young Harry Mallinder is on for Saints at full-back. 

    He is, of course, son of director of rugby Jim and he's been impressive in his breakthrough season in the team.