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Exeter have won 34-28 over Newcastle in a high-scoring Prem Rugby clash at Sandy Park. Christian Wade scores a hat-trick to reach 100 top-flight tries, while Ross Vintcent and Bachuki Tchumbadze seal the home victory in a game that featured eight tries and a sparse 7,071 crowd.
Bath has confirmed its final two Premiership home games will be played away from The Rec to accelerate construction of a new stadium, targeted for completion at the start of the 2028/29 season. The move follows planning amendments and ongoing discussions with potential host venues, with the club emphasising the goal of a seamless transition for supporters.
England back-rower Pollock remains in contract talks with Northampton Saints while weighing overseas opportunities, with a seven-figure potential value cited by promoter Eddie Hearn. Northampton faces salary-cap constraints as negotiations continue ahead of the new season.