Newcastle Falcons Beat Exeter Chiefs 24-18

Newcastle Falcons celebrated a long-awaited victory by defeating Exeter Chiefs 24-18 at Kingston Park, ending a 25-match losing streak in the Gallagher Premiership. The match saw the Falcons initially fall behind after a try from Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, but they quickly rallied with tries from Philip van der Walt and two from hooker Jamie Blamire. Despite Exeter's Josh Hodge contributing with penalties and a late try, the Chiefs could not overcome their own struggles, marking their fifth consecutive loss of the season. Newcastle's Ethan Grayson played a vital role, converting all three tries and adding a critical drop goal. The win marks the Falcons' first league victory since March 2023, while Exeter remains in trouble at the bottom of the league table. Both teams faced challenges, with Newcastle's lineout issues and Exeter's inability to maintain attacking momentum evident throughout the match.