Northampton Saints Defeat Exeter Chiefs 30-24

Northampton Saints secured their first win of the Gallagher Premiership season by defeating Exeter Chiefs 30-24 at Franklin's Gardens, bouncing back from an opening-day loss. The Saints took the lead with tries from Alex Coles, Chunya Munga, and Rory Hutchinson, complemented by six successful kicks from Fin Smith. Olly Woodburn and two late tries from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso provided the Chiefs with a losing bonus point, marking Exeter's second consecutive defeat. With this victory, Northampton climbed to seventh in the league standings, while Exeter dropped to ninth. Both teams had previously lost their opening matches, with Saints eager to showcase their abilities at home, buoyed by a supportive crowd. Saints' director of rugby emphasized the importance of converting opportunities, reflecting on both teams' frustrations from their earlier games.