Exeter Chiefs delivered a dominant performance against Newcastle, running in six tries to secure a convincing 38-14 victory and climb to third in the Premiership table. Brown-Bampoe and Ridl each claimed two tries as Exeter put last season's shock defeat firmly behind them. The Chiefs never allowed Newcastle into the contest, establishing early dominance through clinical finishing and powerful forward play.

The visitors struck early with Brown-Bampoe touching down in the corner before a flowing move allowed Skinner to find Ridl in acres of space. Exeter continued their assault with tries from Woodburn and Ridl before the break. Newcastle's defense struggled throughout, with Italy scrum-half Varney adding Exeter's sixth try immediately after halftime. The home side failed to build on last year's historic win that ended their 25-game losing streak against the Chiefs.

Newcastle's defeat leaves them with more questions than answers as they search for consistency. Exeter's commanding performance reinforces their top-four credentials, with a balanced attack complementing their traditionally strong set piece. The comprehensive victory sets up a challenging period for Newcastle, while Exeter will look to carry this momentum into upcoming fixtures against fellow contenders.