Exeter Chiefs reach Premiership final behind Henry Slade's leadership
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:49 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Exeter Chiefs have advanced to the Premiership final taking place at Twickenham after defeating Bath 27-26 in a dramatic semi-final. The Chiefs completed a remarkable comeback after trailing 26-10, with Henry Slade's performance highlighted as crucial by coach Rob Baxter. Slade, who has previously played in multiple finals for Exeter, provided vital leadership during the match, even after being sin-binned. Baxter expressed pride in the team's turnaround after a challenging season. The Chiefs will face Northampton Saints, the regular-season leaders, in the championship match next Saturday.
- •Exeter overcome a 26-10 deficit against Bath in semi-final.
- •Henry Slade leads the team despite a first-half yellow card.
- •Exeter aims for a championship win against Northampton Saints next Saturday.
- •Rob Baxter commended Slade's leadership and experience in high-pressure situations.
- •This final is a response to Exeter's difficult prior season.
- 10:49 AMYahoo Sports — Slade made Exeter believe in final return - Baxter
- 10:49 AMBBC Sport — Slade made Exeter believe in return to Prem final - Baxter
"Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.
"Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 10:49 AMSlade made Exeter believe in final return - Baxter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 10:49 AMSlade made Exeter believe in return to Prem final - Baxter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.
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