Saturday’s Premiership final pits Northampton Saints against Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham. Saints chase a second consecutive crown after lifting the 2024 trophy in their first final appearance in a decade. Chiefs, who overturned a 16‑point deficit to defeat Bath in the semi‑final, eye their first league title since 2020. The atmosphere promises fireworks tonight.

Fans reminisce about past spectacles: the 2021 showdown where Louis Lynagh’s two late tries secured Harlequins a 40‑38 win over Exeter, and the 2014 extra‑time drama when Alex Waller’s controversial try handed Saints a 24‑20 victory against Saracens. The 2019 final produced the fastest Premiership try – Nic White’s 27‑second score – that still echo in club lore.

Since the league adopted a playoff system in 2003, the final has become a showcase of high‑stakes rugby, drawing tens of thousands back to Twickenham after pandemic restrictions. This weekend’s clash will add another chapter to that legacy, with both clubs desperate to cement their place among the modern greats. Both sets of fans will be hoping for a classic finish.