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Leicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty

Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation seemingly adding fuel to the Tigers’ fire.

By Adam Hathaway · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Leicester Tigers defeated Northampton Saints 28-7 after scoring 25 unanswered second-half points.
Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led the second-half charge for Geoff Parling's Leicester side.
A major scuffle involving Henry Pollock and Alex Mitchell occurred just before the half-time whistle.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester Tigers defeated champions Northampton Saints 28-7, scoring 25 unanswered points after the break to secure East Midlands bragging rights. Guided by head coach Geoff Parling and captained on the field by Ollie Chessum, Leicester mounted a dominant second-half comeback. Tries from Blamire, Henderson, Finn Carnduff, and Freddie Steward powered Leicester to victory following an initial early deficit.

Northampton had taken the lead through an early try by Pater, converted by Fin Smith, before Steward responded with a penalty. A heated confrontation involving Henry Pollock and Alex Mitchell sparked a mass scuffle just before half-time, which preceded Leicester's overwhelming surge in the second half.

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