And that concludes our coverage of Saturday's Premiership action.

You can join us for the third and final part of our live text-and-radio treble header tomorrow, when we'll be bringing you coverage of London Irish against Leicester Tigers from 15:15 BST.

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Saracens sending out a message to the rest of the Premiership that they will take some beating this season.

Michael Rhodes, Tom Streather, Will Fraser and two from winger Mike Ellery did the damage today, as well as a floor less kicking display from Charlie Hodgson.

Sale showed glimpses in patches when they had the ball, but there is much work to do for Steve Diamond's coaching team on that showing.

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So George Ford returned from World Cup duty to kick 14 points and inspire Bath to an opening-weekend victory.

Exeter Chiefs huffed and puffed and three times crossed the whitewash in that second period only to be held up.

Great entertainment at The Rec from two teams you'd expect to be challenging for the play-off spots at the season's end.

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So five tries in all for reigning champions Saracens who comfortably beat Sale, who only had a Danny Cipriani penalty to show for their efforts.

Sarries dominated at the scrum and line-out and surely can only improve with more internationals to come back into the squad.

The Sharks face newly-promoted Worcester at the AJ Bell Stadium next Friday and will be hoping for an immediate reaction.

Perhaps summing up Sale's afternoon, winger Tom Arscott knocks the ball on over the try line completely unopposed.

The referee just check with the TMO that he did.

Sale enjoying some possession in the closing stages.

A converted score would get them into double figures on what has been a difficult afternoon.

It was indeed drop-goal territory - but Henry Slade's attempt drops short, Bath scramble it out of play and every home supporter inside of The Rec can blow a huge sigh of relief.

The Blue, Black and Whites win on the opening weekend. Just.

The clock is red, but Exeter come forward through Henry Slade. They're into the Bath half, knocking on the door, is this drop-goal territory?...

George Ford lands the kick and Bath are back in front!

Two minutes remain.

Kyle Eastmond, back on the field after an earlier check to his head, spills it as the home side spread it wide.

However, the Chiefs had infringed earlier in the move, so this time fly-half George Ford will call for the tee...

Is there a sting in the tail, however? George Ford kicks for touch, Bath secure the ball at the line-out and they're up to Exeter's five-metre line...

A check with the TMO shows that Mark Jennings has not timed a tackle on Chris Ashton correctly and Saracens have themselves a penalty.

Expect the catch and drive from the line-out as they search for a fifth try...

A few grumbles from Bath's supporters, but we're into the final seven minutes at The Rec and still they trail...

Replacement hooker Dave Porecki makes an immediate impact for Saracens going on a charging run upfield.

As the hosts try to recycle quickly though Sale do just about enough to stop the attack.

Are Bath heading for an opening-weekend home defeat? The clock is ticking...

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BBC Sport at The Rec

Sam Burgess was on the field for just 23 minutes before a yellow card brings a premature end to his game. He'll be lucky to get back on.

And Gareth Steenson lands the penalty. We're into the last 13 minutes, 10 of which Bath will have a man disadvantage, and the Chiefs are back in front!

Chris Ashton nearly goes in for a fifth try but there is a knock on as they attack.

Can Sale try and get anything from this game to try and boost morale ahead of next week? It has been a chastising afternoon so far for Steve Diamond's men.

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