Furbank aims for fairytale finish with Northampton in Prem final

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Furbank aims for fairytale finish with Northampton in Prem final

Summary

George Furbank will lead Northampton against Exeter in the Premiership final at Twickenham on June 20. The match marks the end of Furbank's decade at the club before he joins Harlequins next season. He expressed a desire to finish on a high note, citing strong relationships with teammates as motivation. Furbank's contract discussions with Northampton fell through earlier this season, leading to his move. Both he and Saints coach Phil Dowson emphasized an attacking mindset heading into the final.

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By the Numbers

•Furbank leads Northampton against Exeter in the Prem final.
•Match on June 20 at Twickenham.
•Furbank leaves Northampton after 10 years.
•He joins Harlequins next season after contract talks failed.
•Team aims to play without fear in front of a large crowd.

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11:17 AMYahoo Sports — How Exeter can deny George Furbank and Northampton ‘fairytale ending’ in Prem final
11:59 AMBBC Sport — Furbank targets fairytale end to Northampton career

What they're saying

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Northampton captain Furbank is seeking a second title in three years before he leaves the club – but Exeter’s never-say-die spirit has carried them on an unlikely run to the final
— Yahoo Sports

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Captain George Furbank is targeting a "fairytale finish" with Northampton as his decade at the club ends in Saturday's Prem final at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
— BBC Sport

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