Courtney Lawes Ends Northampton Career with Thrilling Premiership Victory

Northampton Saints clinch their first Premiership title in a decade with a dramatic 25-21 win over 14-man Bath in Twickenham.

• Alex Mitchell's late try secured the victory for Northampton after a brilliant break by George Hendy.
• Bath played nearly an hour with 14 men following Beno Obano's red card for a high tackle.
• Tries from Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme helped Saints build an early lead.
• Bath mounted a stunning comeback to lead 21-18 with 13 minutes remaining.
• Lawes, moving to French club Brive, celebrated his final game with Northampton by lifting the trophy.

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