Premiership rugby review: Saracens run riot over Sale, Northampton edge victory over Exeter and Leicester Tigers dismantle Newcastle
After nearly three weeks of no Premiership action, Round 13 took place over the weekend, showcasing some high-scoring affairs.
Saracens managed to score 85 points away from home against a struggling Sale Sharks side.
Exeter hosted top of the league Northampton Saints in a closely contested match, with only seven points separating the two sides at the full-time whistle.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer James Corrigan provides a round-up of all five matches that took place over the weekend.
Rugby union news: Premiership weekend review, British & Irish Lions watch
The English Premiership returned this week after a hiatus for the Six Nations.
Storming back with the ‘Derby Weekend’, the competition returned with an absolute bang.
From high-scoring contests to demolitions of local rivals, this weekend had it all.
With British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell constantly watching over the action for which players may put their hand up, there are several talking points from this weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Jacob Garrett breaks it down game by game.