Northampton Saints seized their second Premiership title in three seasons with a 26‑17 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham. The win flipped a three‑point deficit into a nine‑point lead in the final quarter. Saints’ lineup featured Tommy Freeman, Fin Smith and a blistering performance from George Hendy, whose tries sealed the triumph for the champions.

Hendy’s two tries came in a span of three minutes, striking in the 65th and 68th minutes. His first sliced through a loose ball near the corner, while the second followed a sharp line‑out drive that left Exeter scrambling. The back‑to‑back points erased the earlier gap and forced a shift in momentum for the victory.

Exeter had steeled themselves after a 16‑point collapse to knock out Bath, but they fell 14‑5 behind early. A sin‑bin for Josh Kemeny after a high tackle gave Saints a numerical edge, allowing them to capitalize on a missed conversion by Slade and score twice in the closing minutes and won.

With their third Premiership crown—joining 2014 and 2024 victories—Northampton cements its status as a dominant force in English rugby. The triumph guarantees the club a place in next season’s Champions League and sets a platform for title chases as for the next season.