Brief
Exeter Chiefs defeat Newcastle Falcons 34-28 at Sandy Park
Exeter edged Newcastle after a seesaw match, earning their first Premiership win of the campaign.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Exeter Chiefs claimed a 34-28 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park on Tuesday, marking the Chiefs' first Gallagher Premiership win of the season, according to the Independent.
What happened
The match opened with Exeter scoring after just 40 seconds when Ross Vintcent charged down a clearance and ran it in. Newcastle equalised three minutes later when a long pass from Simon Benitez Cruz set up wing Christian Wade for his first try. The lead changed frequently, with Exeter's Sam Harris, Henry Slade and Bachuki Tchumbadze adding tries, while Wade completed a hat‑trick for Newcastle. Exeter held a narrow 21-19 lead at halftime. In the second half, Exeter's Sam Harris, on his Premiership debut, scored a bonus‑point try, and a penalty from Slade gave the hosts a one‑point advantage before Tchumbadze crossed to secure the win. Newcastle's Adam Brocklebank was sin‑binned late in the game.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that Exeter earned two valuable bonus points, while Newcastle's Zack Henry successfully converted all four of the team's tries. It also highlighted that Exeter's flanker Ethan Roots received a yellow card early in the second half, and that Newcastle's full‑back Harrison Obatoyinbo left the field with a head injury, replaced by 18‑year‑old Jake Dalziel, the club’s youngest ever league debutant.
What was said
No direct quotations were included in the report.
How it came about
Exeter entered the match after a recent defeat to Bath, where they lost 40-34, and were looking to bounce back. The win at Sandy Park puts them on the ladder after a rocky start to the Premiership season.
Key facts
- Exeter Chiefs beat Newcastle Falcons 34-28 at Sandy Park. (independent.co.uk)
- Christian Wade scored a hat‑trick for Newcastle. (independent.co.uk)
- Exeter earned two bonus points from the win. (independent.co.uk)
- Jake Dalziel became Newcastle's youngest league debutant at 18 years, 54 days. (independent.co.uk)
- Ethan Roots received a yellow card for a no‑arms tackle. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Exeter edge out Newcastle despite Christian Wade hat-trick”
