Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty helps Northampton Saints sink Bath in pulsating clash

Northampton Saints players celebrate after Fin Smith kicks the match-winning penalty - (Getty Images)

Fin Smith knocked over a last-minute penalty as Northampton beat league leaders Bath 35-34 in a “phenomenal” game of nine tries.

It was Bath’s fifth consecutive loss at Franklin’s Gardens, but they showed remarkable resilience to recover from being 19 points down to lead with three minutes to go and outscore their opponents by five tries to four.