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Exeter beat Newcastle 34-28 despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick
Exeter beat Newcastle 34-28 at Sandy Park in a Gallagher Premiership rugby match.
The win was Exeter’s first in the league this season.
Newcastle wing Christian Wade scored three tries, but his hat-trick was not enough to secure victory.
The lead changed hands several times, and Newcastle were ahead 21-19 at half-time.
Exeter regained the lead after the break, then a penalty from Henry Slade and a try from Bachuki Tchumbadze helped them pull clear.
Newcastle scored four tries and earned two bonus points.
The match report gives no further details about what either team will do next.
Exeter beat Newcastle 34-28 at Sandy Park to claim their first Gallagher Prem win of the season.
Newcastle wing Christian Wade scored a hat-trick, but it was not enough to secure victory.
The lead changed hands several times, and Exeter sealed the win in the closing stages.
Ross Vintcent scored two tries for Exeter, while Sam Harris, Henry Slade and Bachuki Tchumbadze also crossed.
Newcastle’s other try came from Max Hicks, and Zack Henry converted all four of the team’s tries.
- Who
- Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Red Bulls.
- What
- Exeter won 34-28 despite Christian Wade scoring three tries for Newcastle.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Sandy Park.
- Why
- Exeter claimed their first Gallagher Prem win of the season; the sources do not state a further reason for the match.
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Exeter opened the scoring when Ross Vintcent charged down a clearance kick and scored.
The lead changed hands, and Newcastle went into half-time ahead 21-19.
Sam Harris scored Exeter’s bonus-point try to put the hosts back in front.
A Henry Slade penalty and a try by Bachuki Tchumbadze helped Exeter seal the win.
- Final score
- Exeter 34-28 Newcastle
- Venue
- Sandy Park
- Exeter tries
- Ross Vintcent (2), Sam Harris, Henry Slade and Bachuki Tchumbadze
- Newcastle tries
- Christian Wade (3) and Max Hicks
- Newcastle conversions
- Zack Henry converted all four tries
Sources
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