In the Gallagher Premiership, Sale Sharks secured a narrow 11-9 victory over Bath, maintaining their top spot on the table. George Ford's 73rd-minute penalty proved decisive. Meanwhile, Northampton Saints triumphed 36-33 against Harlequins, with Furbank delivering an impressive performance at 10. The thrilling encounter saw Northampton fend off a late comeback from Harlequins. Sale's director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, expressed relief at Ford's match-winning contribution against Bath.
🗣️"I would rather look bad and win than look good and lose." 🦈 Alex Sanderson is relieved that George Ford came to the rescue for his side against Bath. #GallagherPrem https://t.co/PFrCMrq1nC
Sale vs Bath: George Ford’s late kick keeps side in pole position @SaleSharksRugby @TimesSport https://t.co/ovzlu64uFc
Match Centre: Gallagher Premiership: Sale Sharks 11-9 Bath https://t.co/A7F6cwwTcg
George Ford sinks Bath as Sale extend lead at the top with tense win https://t.co/QNa0VZPZ67
Sale Sharks 11 Bath 9 George Ford kicked a 73rd-minute penalty to give his side a pulsating victory and confirm their position at the top of the Gallagher Premiership Read the report ⬇️ https://t.co/L0w0ohFQI7
🦈 George Ford penalty helps Sale Sharks edge out Bath. #SALvBAT 😇 Northampton win 69-point thriller against Harlequins. #NORvHAR ✍️ Read the match reports from Friday's #GallagherPrem games. 👇 https://t.co/J2F7qbiE0x
FT Sale 11 - 9 Bath Sale hold onto their top spot on the table after a 73rd minute penalty from George Ford. #SALvBAT | #GallagherPrem https://t.co/n9tI2QuWdk
😇 NORTHAMPTON WIN THRILLER AGAINST HARLEQUINS! #NORvHAR https://t.co/8g2QJj0bWj
😇 SAINTS SUPREME Northampton scrape it by three at the gardens. Holding Quins' late late comeback off. Furbank Man of the Match in an impressive performance at 10. #NORvHAR #GallagherPrem