Exeter Chiefs 42-12 Northampton Saints, Sandy Park
Scorecard
Joe Simmonds contributed with 17 points as Exeter Chiefs went on to dominate Northampton Saints 42-12 in their play-off encounter at Sandy Park to set up the Premiership final with Saracens next weekend.
Exeter had early momentum in the game but Northampton Saints were stern in defence not allowing any early points until 16th minute when Harry Williams rolled over the line. Joe Simmonds followed with the conversion to make it 7-0.
The hosts doubled their tally with a Simmonds' converted try in the 21st minute but their momentum hampered a bit when Tom O'Flaherty sin-binned in the 29th minute for preventing James Fish go over the line. Northampton were awarded a penalty try and soon Ahsee Tuala also touched down as the teams went into the break with a 14-12 scoreline.
Saints had a chance to claim the lead back at the end of the first half but Cobus Reinach dropped the ball before touching down.
As Northampton struggled to make any impact in the second half further tries from Dave Dennis (45'), O'Flaherty (48'), Sam Simmonds (70') and Sam Hill (80') ensured there was no looking back for Rob Baxter's men. Joe also kicked all the four conversions to ensure Exeter completed a 42-12 win.
We can confirm @ExeterChiefs will be the home team in next Saturday’s #GallagherPremFinal - tickets from https://t.co/j3ct83euSf
— Premiership Rugby (@premrugby) 25 May 2019
Struggling for something to do next Saturday? ?? We've got just the ticket ??...
— Premiership Rugby (@premrugby) 25 May 2019
Head to Twickenham to watch @ExeterChiefs and @Saracens go at it in the #GallagherPrem Final once again #GloryAwaits ??
?? Buy your tickets, here: https://t.co/CTT3kgvrlw
Who's going to Rugby HQ? pic.twitter.com/v7K5l8pcht
Widely regarded as the most competitive rugby union league in the world...it can only be the Gallagher Premiership.
The division is becoming more and more exciting as each year passes by so who will be lifting silverware at Twickenham in May?
At Talking Rugby Union, we aim to provide match reports and news together with our specially commissioned features and interviews.