Northampton Saints Beat Bath 41-38 on Fin Smith's Last-Second Penalty
Northampton Saints beat Bath 41-38 in a nail-biting rugby match on April 25. Fin Smith kicked a penalty with the final play of the game to win it for Northampton after Bath had just tied the score.
Northampton Saints edged Bath 41-38 in one of the most exciting rugby matches of the season. The game looked decided when Northampton's Tommy Freeman scored his third try of the match to put his team ahead late.
But Bath refused to quit. Kepu Tuipulotu scored a try that tied the game and sent the crowd into a frenzy. The match seemed headed for a draw until Northampton got one final chance.
Fin Smith stepped up for a penalty kick right in front of the goal posts. He nailed it, giving Northampton the dramatic victory. This was the second time in two weeks these teams played a thriller - Bath beat Northampton 43-41 in a Champions Cup quarter-final on April 10.
The win keeps Northampton at the top of England's Premiership table. Bath remains one of their biggest challengers despite the loss.
This win strengthens Northampton's hold on first place in England's top rugby league. The match was the latest chapter in an exciting rivalry between two of England's best teams this season.
Both teams continue their Premiership campaigns as the season heads toward playoffs.
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