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Northampton secure only English Champions Cup win
Northampton beat Cardiff 28-12 to become the only English side to win in the opening round of the Champions Cup. The Saints led 14-0 at half-time, survived Cardiff’s second-half fightback to move within two points, then restored control through George Hendy and Fraser Dingwall. The victory began Northampton’s European campaign with a winning result.
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What matters
- Northampton scored four tries and led 14-0 at half-time.
- Cardiff narrowed the gap to 14-12 before Northampton pulled away.
Why this made the edition
Completed major European rugby result with detailed evidence. Northampton were the only English winners in the opening Champions Cup round, making this a legitimate Elsewhere roundup item.
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