Sale 11-9 BathFord’s late penalty proves the difference for hosts
George Ford kicked a late penalty as Sale extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to five points with an 11-9 win against Bath. The England international landed a mid-range penalty with seven minutes to go as the Sharks eventually broke down a stubborn Bath side to secure their sixth win of the season.
Jonny Hill scored the only try of a tight game at Salford Stadium, however three penalties from Finn Russell looked to have nicked the points for Bath in an attritional affair. The visitors’ defence almost did enough to earn what would have been a fine away win, with a superb 10-minute defensive stand inside their own 22 the highlight, before Ford stepped up to clinch victory for Sale.