Northampton Saints secure Premiership title with 26-17 win over Exeter Chiefs
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:44 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Northampton Saints claimed the Premiership title on June 20, defeating the Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in a tight contest. Despite a scrappy performance, Northampton sealed their second championship in three years, showcasing their resilience throughout the season. Exeter fought back valiantly, but Northampton's tactical plays and physical presence ultimately proved decisive. The victory also marked a notable farewell for club captain George Furbank, who lifted the trophy amid celebrations.
- •Northampton Saints win their second Premiership title in three seasons.
- •Match held at a packed venue on June 20.
- •Exeter Chiefs secured the lead briefly in the match.
- •George Furbank bows out as club captain with a trophy.
- •Physicality and strategic plays characterized the final.
- 7:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'
- 7:41 AMBBC Sport — Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Gritty and glorious Northampton crown Prem supremacy with gutsy final win over Exeter
"Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
"Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
"Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: The Saints held on in a scrappy final to win their second title in three seasons
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 7:44 AM'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'
Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 7:41 AMEvery moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final
Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:02 PMGritty and glorious Northampton crown Prem supremacy with gutsy final win over Exeter
Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: The Saints held on in a scrappy final to win their second title in three seasons
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