Brief

Bath edge Exeter 40-34 in Gallagher Premiership thriller

Bath secured a 40-34 victory over Exeter Chiefs in a high‑scoring West Country derby on Monday.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:08:04 GMT

Bath defeated Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a West Country derby on Monday, taking the lead of the Gallagher Premiership table, Independent reported.

What happened

Bath built an early lead, with Cam Redpath intercepting a pass and running 50 metres for a try, followed by a try from Bernard van der Linde. Finn Russell converted both, giving Bath a 14-0 advantage after the first quarter. Exeter responded through Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso, who scored twice, and a try from Josh Iosefa‑Scott, narrowing the gap to 26-10 at halftime.

What the reports add

In the second half Exeter rallied, taking a 33-31 lead after Will Butt set up Feyi‑Waboso for his second try. A yellow card for Exeter scrum‑half Stephen Varney for a deliberate knock‑on led to a penalty try for Bath, with Ted Hill scoring. Bath’s Henry Slade missed a penalty, so Harvey Skinner took over kicking and added a late penalty to seal the win.

What was said

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Key facts

Bath won 40-34 against Exeter Chiefs. (independent.co.uk)
Bath moved to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table. (independent.co.uk)
Exeter led 33-31 before a yellow card to Stephen Varney changed momentum. (independent.co.uk)
Finn Russell scored two tries and converted four for Bath. (independent.co.uk)
Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso scored two tries for Exeter. (independent.co.uk)