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Final Premiership Showdown: Exeter and Saracens Battle for Play-Off Spot

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June 6, 2026 · 1:24 PM
Final Premiership Showdown: Exeter and Saracens Battle for Play-Off Spot

The Premiership regular season concludes on Saturday with two pivotal matches determining the final play-off contenders. All games kick off at 15:15 BST.

At Sandy Park, fourth-placed Exeter host fifth-placed Saracens in a winner-takes-most clash for the last play-off berth. A win or draw secures Exeter's top-four spot for the first time since 2021, while Saracens need a victory and rely on Exeter failing to earn two losing bonus points.

Exeter will be without England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who underwent surgery for a facial injury. Paul Brown-Bampoe replaces him, and Christ Tshiunza starts at flanker in his final home game.

Saracens welcome back Theo McFarland to the pack, and Rotimi Segun returns on the wing after a knee injury.

Meanwhile, second-placed Bath host third-placed Leicester at The Rec, with the winner securing a home semi-final. Bath's Finn Russell is sidelined with a tight calf, so Santi Carreras moves to fly-half. James O'Connor returns for Leicester.

Northampton, already assured of top spot, travel to Harlequins. Quins need a win to keep Champions Cup hopes alive.

Gloucester face Newcastle, with Matias Alemanno making his 100th and final appearance for Gloucester.