Wade scores 100th Prem try as Newcastle lose to Exeter — SkimNews
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- Christian Wade scored three tries for Newcastle, becoming only the second player in history to reach 100 Premiership tries, with his third coming from a 40-metre break after a Slade error.
- Exeter defeated Newcastle 34–28 to earn their first win of the season, sealing the result with a late try by Bachuki Tchumbadze and a 40-metre penalty from Henry Slade.
- Wade now has 100 Premiership tries, just one shy of Chris Ashton’s all-time record of 101, which was set while playing for Exeter in April 2023.
- Ross Vintcent marked his return from injury with two tries for Exeter, scoring within 38 seconds and adding a second in the 11th minute to help build an early lead.
- Newcastle remained winless at the bottom of the Premiership table despite earning two losing bonus points, having led briefly at half-time due to Wade’s second try.
- Exeter stayed in eighth place but closed the gap to league leaders Gloucester to four points after securing a bonus-point victory at Sandy Park.
Why it matters: Wade reaching 100 tries elevates him into rare company in Premiership history, while Exeter’s first win breaks their winless start and keeps them within striking distance of the top, despite a low crowd of 7,071 affecting atmosphere. Newcastle’s continued losses deepen their relegation risk, even as they show competitive improvement.
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