Exeter Chiefs boost playoff hopes

Exeter Chiefs have significantly enhanced their chances of a Premiership playoff spot following a convincing 35-12 bonus-point victory over Bath Rugby.

The dominant performance at Sandy Park saw the Chiefs climb into fourth place, leapfrogging several rivals in an increasingly tight race for the post-season.

With only one round of the regular season remaining, Exeter now controls its own destiny as they seek to return to the league's summit.

The loss is a major blow for Bath, whose own playoff ambitions now hinge on a complex set of results in the final weekend of action.