George Hendy scored twice as Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in Saturday’s Premiership final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with Saints regaining the English title they last won in 2024.
The Northampton wing supplied the decisive attacking punch in a final that turned on Saints’ ability to recover from pressure and punish Exeter when the game opened up. The result was confirmed in Sky Sports’ match coverage from Twickenham, which reported Northampton’s 26-17 win and Hendy’s double.
For Exeter, the defeat leaves a sharp sense of opportunity missed after reaching the showpiece under Rob Baxter. For Northampton, it adds another major marker to a cycle that has kept the club at the front end of English rugby.
Hendy gives Saints another final-day headline
Hendy’s contribution matters beyond the scoreboard because finals are often remembered through individual moments. His two tries gave Northampton the clarity they needed in a match that Exeter kept competitive for long spells.
The timing is also useful for the wider England conversation. Hendy has been building a stronger domestic case, and a title-winning double against Exeter is exactly the sort of performance that travels beyond club rugby.
Northampton will take the trophy and the authority that comes with it into the summer. Exeter, meanwhile, are left to measure how close they came and how quickly they can turn another final appearance into silverware.
