In a top-of-the-table showdown, Loughborough edged a tough battle, winning the contest 20-11.

Jasper Spandler, Archie Griffin, Will Jeanes, Harvey Cuckson, Josh Dingley and Mackenzie Graham were all named in the pack while Eddie Erskine and Tom Carr-Smith were on the bench.

The visitors went ahead through a 17th-minute penalty but strong defending prevented them adding to the score and Loughborough were able to notch the first try, which was converted, just before half-time.

There was still time for both sides to exchange penalties as Loughborough went into the break with a narrow 10-6 advantage, which they extended via another penalty just after the restart.

That was how the scores remained until five minutes from time when, despite losing a player to a red card just before, Loughborough were able to force another converted try.

Bath kept fighting to the end and pulled a try back, but Loughborough were able to hold on for a win which keeps them level with Exeter at the top of the table and moves them five points clear of third-placed Team Bath.

Team Bath's unbeaten run comes to an end v Loughborough

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