Overview
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored three tries to take his tally to five in two matches since returning from a hamstring injury.
- Exeter claimed a bonus-point victory at Sandy Park, moving up to second in the early Premiership table.
- Newcastle Red Bulls stayed bottom without a point after a week of upheaval that saw Steve Diamond leave and Alan Dickens promoted.
- South Africa hooker Joseph Dweba registered his first Premiership try from a driving maul as Exeter built a 24–10 halftime lead.
- Exeter reported a concern over prop Kwenzo Blose, who was helped off with a leg injury in the 67th minute, while reports suggest Gregor Townsend has offered input to Newcastle’s new setup.