Summary

  • More than 130,000 spectators attend two matches at Twickenham and Wembley

  • Exeter and Saracens secure play-off spots with wins

  • FT: Saracens 40-19 Harlequins at Wembley

  • FT: Exeter 38-34 Bristol

  • FT: Bath 27-21 Leicester at Twickenham

  1. George on the bench for Sarriespublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Saracens v Harlequins (16:30 BST)

    Sonja McLaughlan
    Rugby Union reporter on BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley

    "England hooker Jamie George enjoys sunshine at Wembley. 

    "The British and Irish Lions contender is on bench today as Saracens make four changes to side that beat Glasgow in Europe for their game agaisnt Harlequins at Wembley."

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, .
  2. Kick-offpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Exeter 17-24 Bristol

    And we are back under way at Sandy Park.

  3. Up and under?published at 16:20 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Saracens v Harlequins (16:30 BST)

    Kicking statImage source, .

    Much is made of the way Saracens play, with scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth the only scrum-half in the top five kickers in the Premiership today.

    He makes way for Ben Spencer this afternoon as he is on the bench, but expect a similar strategy from Mark McCall's side.

  4. Wigglesworth: Ashton 'changed the game'published at 16:17 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Saracens v Harlequins (16:30 BST)

    Richard Wigglesworth believes his Saracens team-mate Chris Ashton "changed the game" for wingers.  

    The scrum-half was discussing Ashton's impact on 5 live's Rugby Union Weekly with Ugo Monye and Chris Jones.  

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    #bbcrugby

    We asked you, should Taulupe Faletau go on the Lions tour?

    Josh: No, has only played a handful of games this season, if he does get in its due to his reputation and name.

    Phil Fandango:  Between him and Jamie Heaslip alongside Billy Vunipola.

  6. A Quins double?published at 16:11 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Saracens v Harlequins (16:30 BST)

    Sonja McLaughlan
    Rugby Union reporter on BBC Radio 5 live at Wembley

    "Nick Evans and Mike Brown out first for Harlequins to warm up at Wembley. 

    "Quins are aiming to do the double over Saracens for first time since the 2008-09 season after victory at the Stoop in September."

  7. Up nextpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Saracens v Harlequins (15:00 BST)

    Saracens v HarlequinsImage source, Getty Images

    Enough of events at Twickenham for now, we're off to Wembley.

    It's the champions looking to secure a home play-off, while Harlequins are in the mix for a top six finish and an outside shot of top four.

  8. Half-timepublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Exeter 17-24 Bristol

    Gavin Henson tryImage source, Rex Features

    This was the moment that Bristol's plucky start really began to look like spilling over into something special.

    Gavin Henson crossed for Bristol's third try, and the Premiership's bottom side lead second-placed Exeter 24-17 away from home.

    That Geoff Parling try at the end of the half has got the Chiefs right back into the contest.

  9. try

    Try (Parling, con Slade)published at 16:05 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Exeter 17-24 Bristol

    This game at Sandy Park is throwing up some epic drama.

    Well into time added on at the end of the first half and Geoff Parling goes over for Exeter. Henry Slade adds the conversion.

    Just how crucial will that be now?

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    #bbcrugby

    Who do you think will finish top of the pile?

    Who is your Premiership top four this season?

    Who should Warren Gatland pick that isn't in the international frame?

    Any rugby thoughts welcome throughout using #bbcrugby.

  11. Impress the gafferpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Warren GatlandImage source, Getty Images

    As Chris says, it is less than two weeks now until Warren Gatland names his Lions squad for the summer tour to New Zealand.

    Two games left to secure a place on the plane then...

  12. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Exeter 10-24 Bristol

    Bristol have been under immense pressure in the last few minutes, but they are protecting their lead nicely.

    Just a few minutes until half-time at Sandy Park.

  13. Postpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    FT: Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau told BT Sport: "It was a great match and the boys showed great character out there.

    "The boys said stick to our structures and game plan and we did that.

    "We needed the win today to keep on track to what we wanted out of the season."

  14. Faletau the Lion?published at 15:55 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    FT: Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Chris Jones
    BBC Radio 5 live rugby reporter at Twickenham

    "Lions coach Warren Gatland will be enjoying Taulupe Faletau's return to form in the past few weeks - looks a dead cert to go to New Zealand at this rate." 

  15. Full-timepublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Bath take four points on their first ever game away from the Rec, coming from behind to win a vital game.

    Matt O'Connor's first Leicester game in charge is a losing bonus-point.

    It means both teams are now on 52 points but the Tigers stay ahead on points difference.

  16. Postpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Anthony WatsonImage source, Getty Images

    Just over two minutes to go and Anthony Watson's two scores appear to have given Bath all four points. 

    Leicester on course for a losing bonus point right now.

  17. Sin-binpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 27-21 Leicester

    We're 14 men vs 14.

    Beno Abano is sent off for 10 minutes in barely his first scrum for Bath. He looks bemused but the referee did warn the players before.

  18. Postpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Six minutes left at Twickenham and odd one this. 

    Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs, on his 200th appearance, is replaced by 18-year-old Ben White with the game finely poised. 

    Bath on the attack again.

  19. try

    Try (Watson, con Ford)published at 15:43 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 27-21 Leicester

    Anthony WatsonImage source, Getty Images

    Again Anthony Watson the beneficiary of some brilliant individual play by someone else.

    This time, Matt Banahan with the no look pass just as it looks as if he is about the take contact ant Watson has the pace to burn off the backline and get his second try.

    Another two from George Ford's boot and Bath lead for the first time.

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  20. try

    Try (Watson)published at 15:41 British Summer Time 8 April 2017

    Bath 25-21 Leicester