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Exeter Chiefs` 42-14 triumph over Northampton Saints featured stellar performances from Brown-Bampoe and Skinner, boosting playoff hopes.

Exeter Chiefs showcased their dominance with a resounding 42-14 victory over Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership on May 11, 2025. The match, played at Exeter`s home ground, highlighted the Chiefs` ability to capitalize on a weakened Northampton side, featuring standout performances from Paul Brown-Bampoe and Harvey Skinner, who each scored two tries.

The game began slowly, with Exeter`s Lilley scoring the only try in the first quarter. However, Northampton`s Garside equalized after Exeter`s Will Rigg was sin-binned. Exeter quickly regained control, with Skinner intercepting a pass and racing 50 meters to score, followed by Brown-Bampoe`s solo effort, leading to a 21-7 halftime advantage.

After the break, Northampton`s Lockett found the try line, but Exeter swiftly responded with a bonus-point try from replacement Moloney. Brown-Bampoe and Skinner sealed the victory with their second tries, inflating the final score. Despite the impressive win, Exeter`s head coach Rob Baxter expressed concerns over the team`s error count and penalty discipline as they aim for a top-four finish next season. Northampton`s director of rugby Phil Dowson praised his young squad`s effort amid challenges with injuries and squad selection.

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