Northampton Saints 94-33 Win Sets Scoring Record
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- Northampton Saints defeated Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens, scoring a record 14 tries.
- George Hendy crossed for four tries, opening the scoring in the third minute and sealing it in the final minute.
- Northampton Saints secured a semi‑final place, needing six more points from their final two games to guarantee a home semi‑final.
- Bristol Bears earned a bonus point by scoring five tries, but the loss left them four points behind fourth‑placed Exeter in the playoff race.
- Premiership match produced a total of 127 points, the highest‑scoring English top‑flight rugby union game, surpassing the previous record of 118.
Why it matters: Northampton clinches a semi‑final berth, keeping a home‑field advantage, while Bristol slips four points behind Exeter, jeopardising their playoff hopes. The 127‑point spectacle also resets the Premiership scoring record, highlighting Northampton’s attacking firepower.
