Bath stunned as Exeter head for final after last-ditch drama caps comeback
Exeter Chiefs secured a dramatic one-point victory over Bath to reach the Premiership Rugby final. Despite trailing at half-time, Exeter mounted a second-half comeback to set up a championship match against Northampton.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant shift in the Premiership landscape, as Exeter becomes the first away team to win a playoff match since 2021.
Henry Slade in raptures after Exeter prevented Bath from crossing the line following multiple phases to clinch the semi-final by a point. Photograph: Simon King/ProSports/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Henry Slade in raptures after Exeter prevented Bath from crossing the line following multiple phases to clinch the semi-final by a point. Photograph: Simon King/ProSports/Shutterstock Prem Rugby Bath stunned as Exeter head for final after last-ditch drama caps comeback Semi-final: Bath 26-27 Exeter
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