Northampton hold off late Newcastle fightback in thriller to reclaim top spot

Northampton narrowly defeated Newcastle 28-27 on Saturday to reclaim the top spot in the league. Despite being significantly weakened, Northampton secured their fifth point with a late try from Tom Litchfield, while Newcastle claimed two bonus points. The match showcased Newcastle's potential resurgence under head coach Stephen Jones amid their challenging season.

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