Gallagher Premiership: Leicester, Newcastle, Northampton all snatch late wins on day of drama

Sarries led from the eighth minute and thought they had won when home centre Guy Porter was tackled into touch just after the countdown clock had reached zero.
Gallagher Premiership: Leicester, Newcastle, Northampton all snatch late wins on day of drama

Leicester Tigers players celebrate after being awarded a penalty try to win the game at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

Leicester maintained their lead at the top of the Premiership with a dramatic 13-12 stoppage-time victory over Saracens having been outplayed for most of the match.

Sarries led from the eighth minute and thought they had won when home centre Guy Porter was tackled into touch just after the countdown clock had reached zero.

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