Bristol sent out a major title statement as Pat Lam's men set a new Premiership record in a thumping 54-24 win over Leicester at Welford Road.
A round-up of Friday's action, as Bath suffered a setback in their Champions Cup opener and Gloucester came through a tough European Challenge Cup test against Edinburgh
Defending champions Northampton suffered a shock defeat to Gloucester, while Bath returned to top of the Premiership and Sale beat Leicester.
Six-try Bath powered their way to a bonus-point victory over Sale Sharks to round off the first block of Gallagher Premiership matches in style.
Alex Lozowski booted a penalty with the game's final kick as Saracens claimed a thrilling 37-35 Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate.
Leicester made it three wins from four under Michael Cheika as they beat rivals and defending champions Northampton 24-8 on Saturday.
Bristol moved top of the Gallagher Premiership in bonus-point fashion as they defeated west country rivals Bath 36-26 at the Recreation Ground.
Bath's impressive start to the Gallagher Premiership season continued with a hard-earned 20-15 victory over Leicester in an error-ridden game.
Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester head coach began in dramatic winning fashion as the Tigers claimed a 17-14 Gallagher Premiership victory at Sandy Park.
Rugby league convert Regan Grace has been named to make his union debut for Wales against Queensland Reds.
Steve Borthwick has led tributes to former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell following his death at the age of 87.
Northampton Saints sealed their first Premiership title for a decade, beating Bath 25-21 at Twickenham after Beno Obano's first half red card.
Bath fly-half Finn Russell says his side have to have trust and belief as they look to win their first Premiership title since 1996 when they take on Northampton in the final on Saturday at Twickenham.
Championship clubs have welcomed the approval of promotion to the Gallagher Premiership as a "new era" for the professional game in England.
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A fan has claimed he was grabbed around the throat and left with a cut above his eye after an incident involving Sale Sharks forward Jonny Hill.
Bath reached their first Premiership final for nine years after beating Sale 31-23 at the Recreation Ground.
All of the action from the final day of the Gallagher Premiership regular season, which saw the Play-Offs decided.
Sale boosted their chances of a Premiership play-off place with a bonus-point 31-22 win against Leicester.
Reigning champions Saracens put one foot in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after Owen Farrell's late penalty sunk title rivals Bath 15-12 at the Recreation Ground.