Summary

  • FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

  • Exeter win to reach first-ever Premiership final

  • FT: Saracens 44-17 Leicester

  • Sarries run in five tries to make final at Twickenham on 28 May

  • England duo Farrell and Tuilagi both go off injured

  1. Well done, Saracens and Exeterpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    And that otherwise concludes our coverage of this afternoon's two Premiership semi-finals. Congratulations Saracens and Exeter Chiefs, commiserations Leicester Tigers and Wasps.

    We'll see you next Saturday for the big showdown in the capital!

    Aviva Premiership trophyImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'A surreal sight'published at 17:28 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

    Brent Pilnick
    BBC Sport at Sandy Park

    "I've covered Exeter Chiefs since they were in the old National One, and the ambition was always to be the top side in England - but to see the club actually have that chance next week is almost surreal.

    "It goes to show what you can do with a well-managed club which has steadily built year on year."

  3. What you might've missedpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Saracens 44-17 Leicester

    Chris AshtonImage source, Rex Features

    Earlier today, Saracens beat Leicester Tigers to remain on course for a domestic and European double. 

    Click here to read how Sarries ran in five tries in a commanding display - and find out about some potentially worrying news for England duo Manu Tuligali and Owen Farrell, who both went off injured.

  4. The finalpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

    Owen FarrellImage source, Getty Images

    So there we have it, our Premiership final line-up is confirmed.

    Exeter Chiefs will face Saracens - the top flight's top two - at Twickenham on Saturday, 28 May. The action will kick off at 15:00 BST - and we'll have full text and radio commentary on that one too.

    Speaking of Sarries...

  5. get involved

    Get Involved via #bbcrugbypublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

  6. 'I'm emotionally drained'published at 17:18 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

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    It's difficult to explain, really. I don't really know what to say - I'm emotionally drained after that last 20 minutes. It's great credit to the players and I'd like to say nice reward for a very good season... But there's still one more game to play yet.

    Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter on BT Sport

  7. 'Just listen to it now'published at 17:15 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

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    It's been a long season and we've been building to this. It's fantastic for everyone involved in Exeter Chiefs, it's just a great achievement. It was a big day for the club - just listen to it now, it's brilliant.

    Will Chudley, Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Chudley on BT Sport

  8. get involved

    Get Involved via #bbcrugbypublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

  9. FT: Exeter 34-23 Waspspublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 21 May 2016

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    Game, set and match. The Exeter Chiefs are heading to Twickenham after only six years in the top flight.

    Nigel Walrond, BBC Radio Devon

  10. Exeter Chiefs reach the Premiership finalpublished at 80 mins
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    FT: Exeter 34-23 Wasps

    Incredible scenes at Sandy Park, just incredible. Exeter Chiefs are 80 minutes from lifting a quite remarkable first-ever Premiership title. Bravo.

    Exeter celebrationsImage source, Rex Features
  11. try

    Try (Penalty, con Steenson)published at 80 mins

    Exeter 34-23 Wasps

    Exeter Chiefs have the penalty try - they're heading for the Premiership final!

    Gareth Steenson lands the kick to add some gloss...

  12. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 80 mins

    Scrum down, Exeter put in. Hold steady now, lads....

  13. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 80 mins

    Exeter think they may even have sneaked the match-deciding score, but the referee instantly rules it's held up. Greg Garner asks for the clock to be paused, just 53 seconds shy of a first Premiership final for Exeter Chiefs.

    Exeter driving maulImage source, Rex Features
  14. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 79 mins

    With the wind and rain against them, Exeter head for the corner. They secure the line-out and get the rolling maul working forwards... One Chiefs player has even had his shorts pulled down, raising a childish giggle or two in the crowd!

    Still they roll, though...

  15. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 78 mins

    And Exeter Chiefs have drawn the penalty at the breakdown - that is surely that!

  16. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 77 mins

    They're around 30 metres from the line, working through phase after phase. Wasps need the ball back badly.

  17. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 76 mins

    But Jack Nowell rips it from the hands of James Haskell! Exeter are pouring forwards, knowing a try of their own would surely settle this Premiership semi-final once and for all...

  18. Exeter 27-23 Waspspublished at 75 mins

    All eyes on the clock now then, as Exeter boot the ball up to halfway through Gareth Steenson.

    No more messing about from Wasps, though, who are very much attempting to play their way through this Chiefs defence.

  19. Exeter 27-20 Waspspublished at 74 mins

    Jack NowellImage source, Getty Images
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    This game is a bag of nerves at the moment. Mistakes being made by both sides as all the players are on their knees - they've given so much.

    John Lockyer, BBC Radio Devon

  20. Twitchy timepublished at 73 mins

    Exeter 27-23 Wasps

    Brent Pilnick
    BBC Sport at Sandy Park

    "Boy oh boy is it getting nervy here. Exeter are within touching distance of a first-ever Premiership final.

    Not only are the crowd getting twitchy, but with all these handling errors it seems the players are as well - unless you're Gareth Steenson or Jimmy Gopperth, who have been faultless from the tee."