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Saracens defeated Bath 28-24, while Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester also secured crucial wins in the Premiership.

Saracens secured a vital 28-24 victory over Bath at the StoneX Stadium, solidifying their lead in the England Rugby Premiership. Fly-half Owen Farrell was instrumental, contributing 18 points, including a crucial late penalty that sealed the win. Despite Anthony Watson`s impressive two tries for Bath, it wasn`t enough to topple the league leaders.

Exeter Chiefs bounced back from a rough patch with a commanding 35-17 win against Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park. Winger Jack Nowell stole the spotlight with a hat-trick, showcasing his international prowess.

In a nail-biting match at Kingsholm, Gloucester narrowly defeated Harlequins 31-29. Fly-half Adam Hastings clinched the victory with a last-minute penalty, propelling Gloucester to fourth place in the standings, while Harlequins slipped to sixth.

Leicester Tigers continued their resurgence under interim head coach Richard Wigglesworth, overcoming London Irish 27-19 at Welford Road. Captain Hanro Liebenberg played a pivotal role, scoring a try and leading his team effectively.

Sale Sharks triumphed over Bristol Bears 28-22 at the AJ Bell Stadium, with scrum-half Raffi Quirke delivering a standout performance. The current Premiership standings see Saracens leading with 62 points, followed closely by Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs.

For more information on the England Rugby Premiership, visit the official site.

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