Newcastle and Exeter secure victories in Prem Rugby Cup action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:39 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls opened their season with a 36-24 victory against Leicester at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, marking a successful debut for head coach Dan McFarland. Harlequins moved to the top of Pool B after overcoming Northampton Saints 29-14 in a comeback performance. At Sandy Park, Exeter earned a 45-21 win over Bristol behind a nine-minute hat-trick from Olly Woodburn. Gloucester recorded its first Pool A victory by scoring seven tries in a 43-26 result against Sale. These matches continued the latest round of the Prem Rugby Cup as teams across both pools look to solidify their standings early in the campaign.
- •Newcastle Red Bulls defeated Leicester 36-24 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
- •Harlequins moved to the top of Pool B following a 29-14 victory over Northampton Saints.
- •Olly Woodburn scored three tries in nine minutes during Exeter's 45-21 win against Bristol.
- •Gloucester secured its first Pool A win by scoring seven tries to beat Sale 43-26.
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle impress, Quins win again in Prem Cup
"Newcastle open cup account with win, Harlequins come back to beat Northampton and Exeter and Gloucester win in Prem Rugby Cup.
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