Northampton clinched the Premiership final 26-17 at the Allianz Stadium, courtesy of a rapid double from George Hendy in the closing quarter. Tommy Freeman opened the scoring, but Exeter’s Campbell Ridl answered. Fin Smith restored Northampton’s lead before Josh Iosefa‑Scott narrowed the gap. Hendy’s 64th‑minute try put Saints ahead, and a second score two minutes later sealed the win as Exeter’s early pressure faded.

The match turned on discipline; Josh Kemeny received a yellow card after a head‑to‑head clash with Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins, who was himself sin‑binned minutes later. Playing with a numerical advantage, Northampton exploited Exeter’s wounded defence, with Hendy’s breakthrough followed by a seamless back‑line move that left the Chiefs scrambling. Exeter’s captain Jenkins managed a late penalty, but it proved insufficient.

The victory marks Northampton’s third title in as many seasons, reinforcing their status as the premier force in English rugby. Captain George Furbank lifted the trophy in his final appearance before joining Harlequins, leaving a side built around Fin Smith, Henry Pollock and Freeman. Exeter, despite their fifth final loss in seven years, proved their resurgence after a dismal 2022‑23 campaign.