The result handed the Falcons their 24th straight defeat in the Gallagher Premiership and they remain bottom of the table. Leicester were without head coach Michael Chieka due to a one-match ban.

Bath top the Gallagher Premiership at Christmas after winning an absorbing battle with fellow title contenders Harlequins 25-17 at the Rec. England wing Joe Cokanasiga scored twice, with his ...

The Gallagher Premiership's semi-finals are now set, as Bath and Bristol go head-to-head at the Recreation Ground on Friday, while Leicester host Sale in the second fixture of the weekend.