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Saracens defeated Bath 28-24, maintaining their Premiership lead, while Sale and Harlequins also secured vital wins.

Saracens secured a narrow 28-24 victory over Bath at the StoneX Stadium, maintaining their lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership table. Owen Farrell contributed significantly with 13 points, while Alex Goode and Sean Maitland crossed the line for tries. Bath`s efforts included tries from Ben Spencer and Joe Cokanasiga, but they ultimately fell short, leaving Saracens five points clear with 62 points.

In other matches, Sale Sharks kept the pressure on Saracens with a 35-24 bonus point win against Newcastle Falcons, highlighted by two tries from Tom Curry. Harlequins delivered a commanding 40-5 victory over Bristol Bears, with Marcus Smith orchestrating the attack and scoring 15 points. Leicester Tigers edged past Gloucester in a nail-biting 22-21 finish, thanks to a last-minute penalty from Freddie Burns.

Exeter Chiefs triumphed over London Irish 31-12, while Northampton Saints defeated Worcester Warriors 38-22. The current standings see Saracens leading with 62 points, followed by Sale Sharks at 57, Harlequins at 52, and Leicester Tigers at 51. With five rounds remaining, the race for the playoffs promises to be intense, showcasing standout performances from players like Marcus Smith, Tom Curry, and Owen Farrell.

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