Champions Cup: Northampton Saints 28-12 Cardiff - Prem club wins Champions Cup opener

Northampton Saints defeated Cardiff 28-12 in their Champions Cup Pool Four opener at Franklin's Gardens, becoming the only English side to win in the opening round. The Saints led 14-0 at half-time through tries by James Pater and Toby Thame, before Cardiff fought back via Harri Millard and Mason Grady to close to within two points in the final quarter. Northampton, who were quarter-finalists last season and current English champions, ultimately secured the victory by scoring four tries in total.