Exeter Thrash Newcastle to Move Third

Exeter Chiefs ran in six tries to secure a comprehensive 38-14 victory away to Newcastle, moving back up to third place in the Premiership. Wingers Paul Brown-Bampoe and Cameron Ridl both scored twice, with Olly Woodburn and Stephen Varney also crossing the line.

The five-point lift sees Exeter open up an eight-point cushion over Bristol Bears in fifth as they chase a play-off place. Newcastle, meanwhile, suffered their 11th league defeat in 12 games despite tries from Christian Wade and Connor Hancock.