Prem Rugby: Exeter 34-28 NewcastleWade becomes second player to score 100 top-tier triesAmid the current gushing torrent of Prem tries here was a reminder that winning still trumps all else. Exeter finally have their first relieving victory of the campaign…
Exeter Chiefs secured their first win of the Premiership season with a 34-28 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park on October 11, 2026. Despite Newcastle winger Christian Wade scoring a hat-trick to become only the second player to reach 100 Premiership tries, Exeter held on through scores from Ross Vintcent, Henry Slade, Sam Harris, and Bachuki Tchumbadze.
Rob Baxter's side had to overcome Newcastle leading at halftime, with Wade moving within one try of Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101. England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso left the match early due to a hamstring injury, while attendance reached just 7,071 at the 15,000-capacity ground.
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