Northampton Saints celebrate third Premiership title with victory parade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Thousands of Northampton Saints fans filled the town center on June 21 to celebrate the team's Premiership title win. The Saints secured their victory over Exeter Chiefs with a score of 26-17 at Twickenham, marking their third title overall and second in three years. An open-top bus carrying players traveled from Franklin's Gardens through the town, culminating at the Guildhall where players addressed the gathered crowd. Departing captain George Furbank, leaving the club after a decade, shared emotional remarks about his time with the team. The celebration included live music and appearances by players' families.
- •Saints beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 for Premiership title.
- •Victory parade featured an open-top bus through Northampton.
- •George Furbank addressed fans in his final appearance with the team.
- •Phil Dowson praised the team's performance throughout the season.
- •The celebration included live music and participation from the community.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jubilant Saints fans pack town for victory parade
"Players address the crowd on stage and lift the trophy to ecstatic cheers from thousands gathered.
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