Northampton

26 - 17

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton

Events

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It's all over! The referee Matthew Carley has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Tom Lockett comes on.

77'

Josh Kemeny comes off.

77'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on.

77'

Campbell Ridl comes off.

77'

Kane James comes on.

77'

Greg Fisilau comes off.

77'

The penalty goal is on its way from Fin Smith but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

77'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ross Vintcent coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Dafydd Jenkins coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

The kick through from Northampton Saints has allowed George Hendy to touch down.

67'

Fin Smith sets up the try.

67'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

64'

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with George Hendy touching down.

64'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Harvey Skinner goes through the gap.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Fraser Dingwall comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Litchfield departs for Northampton Saints.

60'

Callum Chick comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Tom Pearson leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Alex Coles as they get over the gainline!

56'

Yellow Card

Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

56'

What a run here by Len Ikitau as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by JJ van der Mescht as they get over the gainline!

55'

JJ van der Mescht comes on.

53'

Ed Prowse comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Dafydd Jenkins.

51'

What a run here by Dafydd Jenkins as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tom Hooper sets up the try.

51'

Yellow Card

Josh Kemeny (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

50'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Danilo Fischetti getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Iyogun being replaced.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Craig Wright getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Curtis Langdon being replaced.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Luke Green getting some game time.

48'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Millar-Mills being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Christ Tshiunza getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Roots being replaced.

47'

Tom Litchfield makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Bachuki Tchumbadze getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Burger getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

45'

George Furbank makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Rory Hutchinson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Henry Slade taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Josh Iosefa-Scott goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Dafydd Jenkins.

39'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Len Ikitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Fin Smith scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Alex Mitchell is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Alex Coles breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Len Ikitau bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Hendy bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Campbell Ridl took full advantage.

13'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Mitchell comes onto the field.

11'

Archie McParland departs for Northampton Saints.

11'

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Campbell Ridl leads to a try for Exeter Chiefs

Len Ikitau played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Len Ikitau took full advantage.

Joseph Dweba comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

Max Norey leaves the field.

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Northampton Saints are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tommy Freeman touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Matthew Carley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 20th June 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Matthew Carley

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

92%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

26 - 17

68'

Hendy

24 - 17

67'

Hendy

19 - 17

64'

Jenkins

56'

14 - 17

Slade

52'

14 - 17

Jenkins

51'

14 - 15

Kemeny

14 - 10

50'

Half Time

Iosefa-Scott

39'

14 - 10

Smith

14 - 5

32'

Smith

12 - 5

31'

Ridl

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

Freeman

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

52%

3-6 secs

24%

31%

6+ secs

13%

17%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

70'

76'

78'

79'

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Final on Sat 20th June 2026 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 1st and Northampton Saints in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.