Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.
Olly Woodburn scored two tries as Exeter pulled off a stunning 35-26 victory in a pulsating contest as Leicester missed the chance to climb to second in the Gallagher Prem table.
Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.
Exeter's Gallagher Prem play-off hopes were dented as eighth-placed Gloucester shredded the formbook by beating them 34-31 at Kingsholm.
A last-minute try by England fly-half Fin Smith saw Northampton Saints snatch a thrilling 35-28 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon.
A late penalty from Henry Slade saw Exeter edge out Benetton 44-41 and set up a Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster
Exeter scored five first-half tries to claim a 38-14 Gallagher Prem win over Newcastle at Kingston Park.
Northampton returned to the top of the Gallagher Prem table despite a disjointed display in a narrow 28-27 victory over battling bottom side Newcastle.