After a thrilling final round, the dates and kick-off times for the 2023/24 Premiership semi-finals have been confirmed.
The Northampton Saints were in first place after the regular season and decided to advance to the home semi-finals with one week to spare.
Saracens also secured a place in the last four with one week remaining, but failed to qualify for the home semi-finals, losing 10-20 to Sale Sharks in their final game of the season.
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For Bath, they defeated a much changed Northampton Saints team and secured their place in the top four with just one point in the final game.
Bath and Northampton Saints both finished with 60 log points, but Saints won 12 games to Bath’s 11 to top the final table.
The same was true for Sale and Saracens, with both teams finishing with 56 log points, but the former winning more games.
Sale Sharks dominate Saracens to seal their place in the semi-finals as the holders lose home advantage
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The final weekend results will see Northampton Saints and Bath host Saracens and Sale Sharks in the two semi-finals respectively.
The first semi-final will be played at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday 31st May, with Saints taking on defending champions Saracens.
A depleted Bristol side defeated Harlequins in a thrilling close game, with both teams missing out on a place in the semi-finals.
Bath will then host Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 1st June.
The Grand Final will then be held at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 8th June.
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Premiership semi-final decided
Northampton Saints v Saracens
date: Friday, May 31st
venue: Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
kick off: 19:45 BST
TV broadcast: TNT Sports
Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks
date: Saturday June 1st
venue: recreation ground
kick off: 15:30 BST
TV broadcast: TNT Sports
premiership final
date: Saturday June 8th
venue: twickenham stadium
kick off: 15:00 BST
TV broadcast: TNT Sports
Also: Newcastle fall short of Gloucester in the final match, ending the season without a win
