Rugby-Northampton edge out 14-man Bath in thriller to win title


Rugby Union - Premiership - Final - Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - June 8, 2024 Northampton Saints players celebrate after the match Action Images/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) -Northampton Saints struck late to beat Bath 25-21 at Twickenham and win their first Premiership title in a decade, despite trailing in the dying minutes against 14-man opponents who dominated swathes of an intense final on Saturday.

Scrumhalf Alex Mitchell broke Bath hearts with a fine score following a brilliant break by substitute George Hendy to clinch victory for Northampton, after Bath had battled back from a 22nd-minute red card for Beno Obano.

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