Resurgent Tigers overpower Saints in derby downpour

Four second-half tries from Leicester defeat Northampton in a feisty wet weather contest.

By Ben Marvell · BBC

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:07 PM

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Leicester Tigers defeated rivals Northampton Saints 28-7 in torrential rain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
James Pater scored Northampton's only try, converted by Smith, giving Saints an early first-half lead.
Jamie Blamire, Cam Henderson, Finn Carnduff, and Freddie Steward all scored second-half tries for Leicester.

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Leicester Tigers overpowered rivals Northampton Saints with a 28-7 victory amid torrential rain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The win avenged Leicester's defeat in last season's playoff semi-finals and extended Northampton's wait for a league win at the venue to four years.

Northampton led early through James Pater's try, while Freddie Steward kicked a penalty before halftime. Leicester dominated the second half following a late-first-half scuffle, securing victory with tries from Jamie Blamire, Cam Henderson, Finn Carnduff, and Steward.

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