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Saracens defeated Bath 28-24, maintaining their lead in the Gallagher Premiership, while Sale Sharks won against Bristol Bears.

Saracens secured a narrow 28-24 victory over Bath at the StoneX Stadium, maintaining their lead in the Gallagher Premiership. Owen Farrell contributed significantly, kicking 13 points, while Max Malins and Alex Goode crossed the line for tries. Bath`s efforts were commendable, with Ben Spencer, Will Muir, and Tom de Glanville scoring tries, but they ultimately fell short against the league leaders.

Sale Sharks kept the pressure on Saracens with a convincing 36-20 win over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. The Sharks showcased their attacking prowess, scoring five tries through Akker van der Merwe, Tom Roebuck, Arron Reed, Sam James, and Raffi Quirke, earning a crucial bonus point.

In other notable fixtures, Harlequins dominated Newcastle Falcons with a resounding 40-5 victory at The Stoop, highlighted by two tries from Danny Care. Meanwhile, Northampton Saints edged out Leicester Tigers 19-18 in a tense East Midlands derby, with Courtney Lawes scoring the decisive try in the closing moments.

The results leave Saracens at the top of the table with 62 points, followed by Sale on 58 and Harlequins on 53. Newcastle remains at the bottom with 18 points, seven behind Bristol. The next round promises excitement, featuring a top-of-the-table clash between Sale and Saracens from March 1-3.

Premiership Rugby | Gallagher Premiership

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