Exeter Chiefs Edge Newcastle 17-15 with Late Try

In a tense match at Sandy Park, the Exeter Chiefs secured a dramatic 17-15 victory over the Newcastle Falcons, thanks to a last-minute try from Greg Fisilau. Exeter opened the scoring early with Will Rigg's try, but Newcastle quickly responded through Joe Davis, leveling the match at 7-7. The game featured a hard-fought first half, with both teams struggling to capitalize on their opportunities, leading to a penalty from Brett Connon that put Newcastle ahead at halftime. The second half remained scoreless until Fisilau's late breakthrough allowed Exeter to snatch victory, marking their third win of the season while leaving Newcastle at the bottom of the Premiership table. The match highlighted the challenges both teams face, particularly Newcastle, who are now 10 points adrift and battling for survival in the league. Despite the win, the atmosphere was dampened by the lack of stakes in the match, with both teams needing to improve to avoid potential relegation playoff scenarios.