Northampton Saints (Credits: BBC Sport)
Northampton Saints scored 28 unanswered points to overturn a 14-point deficit and beat a stubborn Gloucester 28-14 at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
Gloucester dominated the opening exchanges, with tries from Max Llewellyn and Will Joseph opening up a 14-point lead. But Tom Pearson’s try sparked the Saints comeback, and three further scores put the game beyond the visitors.
Northampton Saints vs Gloucester: Comeback Timeline
After Pearson got Northampton on the board, Curtis Langdon’s effort on the verge of half-time brought the scores level. It took until the final quarter for the Saints to truly seize control — George Hendy added a third try after a pinpoint pass from Anthony Belleau, before Rory Hutchinson’s late score sealed the comeback.
Belleau was perfect off the tee with four conversions, ensuring every Saints try counted double.
Saints Refuse to Lose at Franklin’s Gardens
At 14-0 down, Northampton looked in serious trouble. But the home crowd at Franklin’s Gardens lifted them, and once the momentum shifted it never came back. Gloucester simply could not get their hands on the ball in the final 20 minutes as the Saints pack took control.
The result is a huge statement for Northampton — winning from 14 down shows the kind of resilience that defines championship-caliber sides. For Gloucester, a frustrating afternoon: they started brilliantly but ran out of steam when it mattered most.
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