Northampton Saints prepare for Prem final at Twickenham on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Northampton Saints are set to face Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday, June 20. The Saints finished the regular season at the top of the table, scoring the most tries in league history. This season marks a return to the final for Northampton after winning the title in 2024. The team faces changing dynamics, with younger players stepping into leadership roles after the departures of veterans from previous seasons.
- •Saints topped the Premiership with a five-point lead.
- •This final marks Northampton's second appearance in three years.
- •Players like Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman have become key contributors.
- •Head coach Sam Vesty maintains an attacking game plan.
- •Northampton faces Exeter Chiefs, aiming for championship glory.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?
- 7:50 AMBBC Sport — Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?
"BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning squad and this year's.
"BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning squad and this year's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:50 AMEntertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?
BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning squad and this year's.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 7:50 AMEntertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?
BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning squad and this year's.
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