Northampton secures Prem Rugby title with win over Exeter
ESPN Rugby • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Northampton Saints claimed the Premiership Rugby title by defeating Exeter Chiefs 26-17 at Allianz Stadium. George Hendy's two tries in the second half were pivotal in the victory, pushing Northampton ahead after a tightly contested match. Tommy Freeman opened the scoring for the Saints, but Exeter responded quickly with a try from Campbell Ridl. Both teams exchanged leads before Hendy's late scores sealed the win for Northampton, marking their third title. Further details regarding player performances and strategic plays will emerge as teams reflect on the final.
- •Northampton Saints defeated Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the final.
- •George Hendy scored two crucial tries for Northampton.
- •Tommy Freeman and Fin Smith also scored tries for the Saints.
- •Exeter's attempts included tries from Campbell Ridl and Dafydd Jenkins.
- •The match took place at Allianz Stadium.
- 5:19 PMESPN Rugby — Northampton 26-17 Exeter: Saints win Prem title
- 4:17 PMBBC Sport — Northampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title
- 4:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — Northampton crowned Prem champions after Hendy’s double finally sees off Exeter
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Northampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title
"Prem final: Northampton 26-17 Exeter Chiefs lead 17-14 with 15 to go before Saints comeback A fast and furious Prem season was never going to end with a dull whimper. And when the dust finally settled on another frenetic encounter it was Northampton who stood tallest, propelled to their second domestic title in three years by two tries inside four minutes from their red-haired wing George Hendy, the player who also set up Alex Mitchell’s clinching try in his side’s 2024 victory over Bath. It was not always the most error-free of games but the helter-skelter action was never less than compelling. Exeter had edged in front thanks to a 51st-minute score from their captain, Dafydd Jenkins, with Northampton down to 14 men following Josh Kemeny’s yellow card. They reckoned without the energy of Henry Pollock and Hendy’s double strike which propelled Saints over the line in a rugged encounter on a sweltering afternoon. Continue reading...
"Northampton were crowned Gallagher Prem champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter at Allianz Stadium that was finally decided by George Hendy's quickfire try double.
"George Hendy's two tries secure Northampton Saints the Prem title with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJun 20, 2026, 5:19 PMNorthampton 26-17 Exeter: Saints win Prem title
Northampton were crowned Gallagher Prem champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter at Allianz Stadium that was finally decided by George Hendy's quickfire try double.
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 4:17 PMNorthampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title
George Hendy's two tries secure Northampton Saints the Prem title with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
- The Guardian SportJun 20, 2026, 4:15 PMNorthampton crowned Prem champions after Hendy’s double finally sees off Exeter
Prem final: Northampton 26-17 Exeter Chiefs lead 17-14 with 15 to go before Saints comeback A fast and furious Prem season was never going to end with a dull whimper. And when the dust finally settled on another frenetic encounter it was Northampton who stood tallest, propelled to their second domestic title in three years by two tries inside four minutes from their red-haired wing George Hendy, the player who also set up Alex Mitchell’s clinching try in his side’s 2024 victory over Bath. It was not always the most error-free of games but the helter-skelter action was never less than compelling. Exeter had edged in front thanks to a 51st-minute score from their captain, Dafydd Jenkins, with Northampton down to 14 men following Josh Kemeny’s yellow card. They reckoned without the energy of Henry Pollock and Hendy’s double strike which propelled Saints over the line in a rugged encounter on a sweltering afternoon. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 4:00 PMNorthampton beat Exeter to win Prem Rugby title
George Hendy's two tries secure Northampton Saints the Prem title with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
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