Gallagher Prem Round 14 review.

The race for the Gallagher PREM Play-Offs heated up in Round 14 while the top two had a ding-dong battle.

Bristol Bears started the weekend off with a 52-19 win over Newcastle Red Bulls and they now sit just a point adrift of fourth-placed Exeter Chiefs, who were beaten 34-31 in a Sunday cracker at Gloucester Rugby.

At cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, a last-gasp Fin Smith penalty saw leaders Northampton Saints edge out second-placed Bath Rugby 41-38 in a titanic battle.

Elsewhere, Saracens kept their Play-Off hopes alive with a 19-15 win over Leicester Tigers while Sale Sharks were 52-33 victors at Harlequins.

Here are 10 of the standout statistical headlines from Round 14.

• Tommy Freeman recorded 5 initial breaks in the latest round (most in league) and ranks 2nd in the Premiership with 13 tries scored this season.
• Sam Graham won 3 turnovers in the latest round (joint most) including 2 jackals (2nd most in round).
• Immanuel Feyi-Waboso beat 15 defenders in the latest round (most in league) and has scored 10 tries this season (4th in Premiership).
• Harry Randall made 3 try assists in the latest round (most in league) while Benhard Janse van Rensburg scored 2 tries (2nd most).
• George Ford kicked 6 successful goals in the latest round (most in league) and leads the Premiership with 3,939 kick metres this season.
• Freddie Steward beat 8 defenders in the latest round (3rd most) and ranks 2nd in the Premiership with 862 metres made this season.
• Will Trenholm recorded 23 carries and 7 dominant contacts in the latest round (both most in league).
• Ben Loader beat 11 defenders (2nd most) and made 25 post-contact metres (2nd most) in the latest round.
• Miles Reid made 20 successful tackles in the latest round (most in league) and ranks 2nd in the Premiership with 14 turnovers won this season.
• Bryn Bradley won 3 turnovers and 3 jackals in the latest round (both most in league).