Exeter edge Newcastle in Premiership thriller despite Wade hat-trick

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 18:13 · Archive

Exeter claimed their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season with a 34-28 victory over Newcastle at Sandy Park in a topsy-turvy encounter. The lead frequently changed hands, with Exeter scoring within 40 seconds when Ross Vintcent charged down a clearance kick. Newcastle equalised three minutes later when Simon Benitez Cruz's long pass sent Christian Wade in for an easy try.

The frenetic opening continued with Vintcent crossing for his second try before Max Hicks scored for Newcastle. Henry Slade then raced through the defence for an individual try before Exeter suffered a blow when flanker Ethan Roots was yellow-carded for a no-arms tackle. Newcastle also faced setbacks when full-back Harrison Obatoyinbo departed for a head injury assessment, replaced by Jake Dalziel, who became the club's youngest ever league debutant aged 18 years and 54 days.

Exeter's tries came from Vintcent, Harris, Slade and Tchumbadze, with Slade converting three and kicking a penalty. For Newcastle, Wade's hat-trick and Hicks' try were converted by Zack Henry, who secured two valuable bonus points for the visitors. It was not until the dying stages that Exeter sealed victory.

How it is being reported

• Exeter finally register first win despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick for NewcastlePrem Rugby: Exeter 34-28 Newcastle Wade becomes second player to score 100 top-tier tries Amid the current gushing torrent of Prem tries here was a reminder that winning still trumps all else. Exeter finally have their first relieving victory of the campaign but there were times when it seemed Newcastle might conceivably secure a first away league success in almost four years. In the event the Red Bulls fell just short despite Christian Wade running in a hat-trick to become only the second player ever to score 100 top-tier tries. Exeter will be suitably relieved to have edged a curate’s egg…The Guardian · 11 Oct, 19:04
• Exeter hold on against Newcastle as Sale extend Harlequins woesA hat-trick from Newcastle wing Christian Wade was not enough to stop Exeter claiming their first Gallagher Prem win of the season as they edged a topsy-turvy game at Sandy Park 34-28.Sky Sports · 11 Oct, 18:06
• Exeter edge out Newcastle despite Christian Wade hat-trickExeter 34-28 Newcastle : A bottom of the table clash fell the way of the ChiefsIndependent Sport · 11 Oct, 17:50

In this story: Exeter · Newcastle · Christian Wade · Ross Vintcent · Henry Slade · Sandy Park · Zack Henry · Max Hicks

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