Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens

Exeter Chiefs ensured they would head into the new year top of the Premiership after a thrilling 14-7 home win overs rivals Saracens in round 7.  Exeter opened the scoring with an early try, with Saracens missing a penalty kick at goal shortly after. The Chiefs then picked up a yellow card, but Saracens failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage despite bossing both territory and possession, missing a second penalty at posts as they headed into the break trailing 7-0. Exeter crossed for their second try 11 minutes into the second half to take control of the match on the scoreboard at 14-0. Relentless pressure from Saracens followed as the visitors attempted to get back into match, but they were kept out by some outstanding Exeter defence. A strange moment occurred towards the end of the game as Harry Williams, having already picked up a yellow card in the first half, received red after coming in off the bench to escalate a scuffle that broke out between the two sides. Saracens were then awarded a penalty try with a minute to play to earn a losing bonus point, with the Chiefs picking up a yellow card in the process, but the hosts would hold on for a hard fought victory thanks to an amazing defensive effort.