Exeter rallies to edge Bath and secure Gallagher Prem final place

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Exeter rallies to edge Bath and secure Gallagher Prem final place

Summary

Exeter Chiefs achieved a remarkable 27-26 victory over Bath in the Gallagher Premiership semi-final on June 13, 2026. Trailing by 16 points at halftime, Exeter scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to overturn the deficit. Bath scored four tries in the first half, including efforts from Beno Obano and Joe Cokanasiga, while Exeter's comeback featured tries from Christ Tshiunza and Ethan Burger. Exeter will face Northampton in the final next Saturday at Allianz Stadium.

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•Exeter scored 17 unanswered points in the second half.
•Bath led 26-10 at halftime but could not maintain their advantage.
•The match featured tries from both teams, with Exeter completing a late comeback.
•Exeter will play Northampton in the Gallagher Premiership final next Saturday.
•Bath's hopes for a third consecutive final appearance are dashed.

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4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Exeter stun Bath in thrilling second-half fightback to seal Gallagher Prem final spot

What they're saying

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Exeter dethroned Prem champions Bath and reached their first final since 2021 thanks to a storming second-half revival at the Rec.
— Sky Sports

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Exeter scored 17 points unanswered in a thrilling second half to ruin Bath’s chances of back-to-back titles
— Yahoo Sports

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