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Northampton Saints overwhelm Leicester in Prem Rugby Cup derby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Northampton Saints overwhelm Leicester in Prem Rugby Cup derby
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Northampton Saints secured a 39-19 victory over Leicester in the Prem Rugby Cup at Franklin's Gardens on November 6, keeping their semi-final hopes alive. The Saints displayed a strong performance, leading 27-7 at halftime with multiple tries from players including Tom Rowe and Amena Caqusau. Despite missing three scrum-halves due to injuries, Northampton utilized Sonny Goode off the bench effectively. This win marks a turnaround for the Saints after previous defeats, while Leicester remains winless at the bottom of Pool B.

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  • •Northampton scored seven tries compared to Leicester's three.
  • •Tom Rowe and Amena Caqusau each scored twice for Northampton.
  • •Leicester's winless streak continues, sitting last in Pool B.
  • •Northampton's win extends their home unbeaten run to 16 matches.
  • •Sonny Goode impressed off the bench despite injury concerns.
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  • 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Slick Saints beat Prem Rugby Cup holders Leicester
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Northampton keep their hopes of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant derby win over Leicester.

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