Gallagher Premiership — Friday 22 May 2026

The Chiefs were left bleeding on the ground yesterday, conceding 27 unanswered points to Quins at Twickenham. Despite leading early, the collapse was brutal, marking a catastrophic dip in form that severely jeopardises their play-off ambitions.

While Saracens maintained their late push for the semi-finals with a fourth consecutive win, the scale of the points conceded by Exeter makes this the definitive talking point of the day. It underscores the brutal nature of the run-in, where one single afternoon can dismantle months of progress. Saracens’ sustained winning run remains key to their status, alongside Northampton Saints, who successfully claimed a major victory over the Newcastle Red Bulls to join the race for the play-offs.

The race for the title is tightening, according to the current Gallagher Prem table, where Northampton Saints sit four points clear at the top. However, Leicester Tigers are currently closing the gap on Bath, with the two sides scheduled to clash at The Rec in the final round of action, all while the league awaits the semi-final showdown between the top four teams over the weekend of 13 June. The championship picture remains razor-thin, demanding perfection from every squad.