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Northampton secures narrow victory over Cardiff in Champions Cup

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:23 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Northampton secures narrow victory over Cardiff in Champions Cup
Summary

Northampton achieved a 28-12 victory against Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens in the Investec Champions Cup on October 18, 2026. The Saints scored four tries, with efforts from James Pater, Toby Thame, George Hendy, and Fraser Dingwall. After leading 14-0 at halftime, Cardiff narrowed the gap to 14-12 but could not overcome the Saints’ defense. This win marks Northampton as the only English team to triumph in the opening round of the tournament. The Saints will next face Leicester at Welford Road on Saturday.

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  • •Northampton scores four tries to win against Cardiff.
  • •Cardiff rallied in the second half but fell short.
  • •Northampton's next match is against Leicester on Saturday.
  • •This is the only win for an English team in the opening round.
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  • 6:23 PMBBC Sport — Northampton beat Cardiff for first English win
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Northampton edge to nervy Champions Cup win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens.

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