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Northampton begins title defence with win over Newcastle Red Bulls

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Northampton begins title defence with win over Newcastle Red Bulls
Summary

Northampton Saints began their title defence with a decisive 59-26 victory against Newcastle Red Bulls at Franklin's Gardens on September 25. James Pater and Tommy Freeman each scored three tries, contributing to a total of nine tries for the Saints. Despite the loss, Newcastle managed to secure a losing bonus point by scoring four tries, indicating their potential for improvement with a revamped squad this season. The match featured a strong performance by Northampton's fly-half, who facilitated the team's scoring opportunities. Future matchups will be crucial for both teams as they seek to build on this season's momentum.

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  • •Northampton scored nine tries, including three each from Pater and Freeman.
  • •Newcastle finished with four tries, earning a losing bonus point.
  • •The match took place at Franklin's Gardens on September 25.
  • •This win continues Northampton's strong form from last season.
  • •Newcastle's squad underwent significant changes with 25 new players.
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James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

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James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

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