Northampton narrowly defeated Newcastle 35-34 at Kingston Park, ending a three-game losing streak in the Premiership. After a back-and-forth match where Northampton initially took control with tries from Luke Green, Fin Smith, and Will Glister, Newcastle made a late comeback with tries from Alex Hearle and Max Pepper, reducing the gap to one point. Despite the pressure, Northampton held on for victory, with Smith playing a crucial role after coming on as a substitute due to an injury.
