Exeter thumped reigning champions Bath 35-12 at Sandy Park, securing a vital bonus point and pushing their play‑off hopes forward, adding confidence for the upcoming run. A disjointed Bath could not cope after lock Quinn Roux saw red and full‑back Tom de Glanville earned a yellow. Chiefs’ tries came from Josh Iosefa‑Scott, Paul Brown‑Bampoe, Len Ikitau and Campbell Ridl, with Henry Slade adding three penalties and two conversions.

Exeter opened with a three‑minute penalty, then Ikitau burst through to give the visitors momentum, creating a 13‑0 lead after Skinner’s conversion. Bath answered late in the first half as Dan Frost dived over, but a second‑half yellow for de Glanville opened space for Brown‑Bampoe’s out‑flank score. Sam Underhill later crossed, while Ridl’s sin‑bin and subsequent bonus‑point try sealed the win in the contest.

Harlequins turned Kingston Park into a scoring showcase, rattling Newcastle 76‑17 with twelve tries. Jamie Benson collected a hat‑trick as Alex Dombrandt, Bryn Bradley and others added early points, establishing a 45‑10 halftime advantage. Second‑half firepower continued, Luke Northmore’s early try and Benson’s two more sealed a fourth Premiership victory for the Quins this season.