Northampton beat Cardiff for only English win of Champions Cup openers
Summary
Northampton Saints won their opening Champions Cup rugby match against Cardiff, making them the only English team to win in the first round. The game ended 28-12, with Northampton scoring four tries and overcoming a late challenge from Cardiff.Key Facts
- Northampton Saints beat Cardiff 28-12 in the Champions Cup opening round.
- Northampton scored four tries by players Pater, Thame, Hendy, and Dingwall.
- Cardiff scored two tries by Millard and Grady but could not catch up.
- Northampton led 14-0 at halftime and held on despite Cardiff’s comeback attempt.
- Northampton’s fly-half Anthony Belleau received a yellow card during the match.
- Cardiff had players returning from injury, including Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams.
- The win was Northampton’s first match success in the Champions Cup this season.
- Other English Premiership teams had a tough weekend with mostly losses or draws.
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