The Breakdown | Frontrunners’ defeats hint at twists and turns to come in Prem Rugby finale

Northampton and Bath both suffered heavy defeats over the weekend in the Premiership Rugby season finale run-in, raising questions about whether they can hold onto their top-two positions. Leicester Tigers, who beat Northampton, and Exeter are emerging as potential challengers to force their way into the top two. The results have set up a potentially dramatic conclusion to the Premiership Rugby season.