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Gloucester Rugby`s Adam Hastings secured a thrilling derby win over Bath Rugby, while Saracens remain league leaders.

Gloucester Rugby triumphed over Bath Rugby in a nail-biting West Country derby at Kingsholm Stadium, clinching a 28-27 victory. The match was a showcase of skill and determination, with Gloucester`s fly-half Adam Hastings emerging as the hero, scoring a last-minute drop goal to secure the win. The home side`s four tries came from Louis Rees-Zammit (two), Ruan Ackermann, and Chris Harris, while Bath responded with three tries from Will Muir, Tom de Glanville, and Josh Bayliss. This victory propels Gloucester to 6th place in the Premiership table with 45 points, leaving Bath in 9th with 35 points.

In other action, league leaders Saracens maintained their dominance with a convincing 38-22 win over Newcastle Falcons at StoneX Stadium. Owen Farrell contributed significantly, scoring 18 points, while tries from Alex Goode, Sean Maitland, and Billy Vunipola secured a bonus-point victory. Saracens now sit atop the table with 68 points, four ahead of Exeter Chiefs.

Harlequins kept their playoff hopes alive with a 31-24 victory over Northampton Saints, led by Marcus Smith`s 16-point performance. Meanwhile, Sale Sharks edged London Irish 27-24, with Manu Tuilagi scoring twice. The Premiership now takes a two-week break for the Six Nations, with Round 17 set to resume on 15 March 2025. For more details, visit Premiership Rugby and BBC Sport.

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