Northampton hosts Leicester in crucial Prem semi-final matchup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Northampton Saints face Leicester Tigers on June 11, 2026, in a key Prem semi-final at cinch Stadium. Both teams have won two matches against each other this season, creating a competitive atmosphere. Northampton, who topped the league, will aim to advance to the Grand Final with George Furbank playing his final home match. Leicester seeks a turnaround after recent losses, aiming to upset the hosts and secure a spot in the final. The rivalry is historically significant, adding intensity to the match.
- •Northampton leads the league while Leicester finished fourth this season.
- •Both teams have won twice against each other in 2026.
- •George Furbank plays his last home match for Northampton.
- •Leicester lost their last two games before the semi-final.
- •The match is set for June 11, 2026, at cinch Stadium.
- 9:15 PMBBC Sport — Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem Final
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory
"George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
"George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem Final.
"Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 9:15 PMNorthampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:56 PMNorthampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem Final
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem Final.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:20 AMNorthampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory
Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.
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