Exeter Chiefs claimed their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a dramatic 34-28 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park. The lead changed hands repeatedly in a frenetic contest. Ross Vintcent scored two early tries for Exeter, while Christian Wade completed a hat-trick for Newcastle. Zack Henry converted all four Newcastle tries to secure two bonus points. Henry Slade added a try, three conversions and a penalty for Exeter. Ethan Roots was yellow-carded for a no-arms tackle, and Newcastle's Harrison Obatoyinbo left for an HIA, with 18-year-old Jake Dalziel becoming the club's youngest league debutant. Sam Harris scored on his Premiership debut to put Exeter ahead after half-time, but Wade's third try restored Newcastle's lead. A Slade penalty and a late try from Bachuki Tchumbadze, while Adam Brocklebank was in the sin-bin, sealed the win for the Chiefs.
At Corp Acq Stadium, Sale Sharks came from behind to beat Harlequins 28-24 with a 73rd-minute penalty try. Marcus Smith scored two early tries for Quins, but Sale's resilience earned back-to-back victories after an opening loss to Bristol. The defeat leaves Harlequins winless after three rounds.
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