Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Northampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites

Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to England contention.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:00 AM
Northampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Key Things to Know
  • Northampton Saints defeated Gloucester 28-14 after recovering from an initial 14-point deficit.
  • Gloucester took an early lead through tries from Max Llewellyn and Matías Joseph, both converted by George Barton.
  • Northampton scored four tries courtesy of Tom Pearson, Curtis Langdon, George Hendy, and Rory Hutchinson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Phil Dowson's Northampton Saints rebounded from an early 14-point deficit to defeat Gloucester 28-14. Gloucester established an initial lead through converted tries by Max Llewellyn and Matías Joseph. However, Northampton answered with tries from Tom Pearson and Curtis Langdon before the break, followed by second-half scores from George Hendy and Rory Hutchinson. Anthony Belleau converted all four tries for the hosts.

The victory saw Northampton recover from their previous defeat against Leicester Tigers despite losing Alex Mitchell to an apparent injury after 20 minutes. Pearson, Josh Kemeny, and Fraser Dingwall were highlighted for their strong performances as Saints overcame the early setback to secure the win.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.