Northampton become first Prem side to win in this season’s Champions Cup

Northampton became the first Gallagher Prem team to win in the Investec Champions Cup this season as they earned a hard-fought 28-12 victory over Cardiff.

After seven failed attempts from their fellow English sides, the Prem champions were pushed hard by their Welsh visitors, who at one time threatened a comeback at DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.