Bath beat Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec to take them to the top of the Gallagher Prem table but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller.
Two George Hendy tries in three final-quarter minutes saw Northampton Saints come from behind to beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 and clinch the 2026 Prem Rugby title at Twickenham.
Ahead of Saturday's Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Prem Rugby final at Twickenham, Chan Celaria looks back at the greatest witnessed so far...
Exeter dethroned Prem champions Bath and reached their first final since 2021 thanks to a storming second-half revival at the Rec.
Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.
Olly Woodburn scored two tries as Exeter pulled off a stunning 35-26 victory in a pulsating contest as Leicester missed the chance to climb to second in the Gallagher Prem table.
Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.
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