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Saracens clinched the inaugural J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby Sevens Series title with a 17-5 victory over Newcastle in the tournament finale at the Rec in Bath, says ESPN Scrum.com

Two tries from captain Kevin Barrett and another from George Kruis saw Sarries claim the first silverware of the season that will go some way to erasing the memory of their narrow defeat at the hands of Leicester in the Premiership Final in May.

Saracens made an explosive start to the final with the industrious Barrett bursting through in the opening seconds for a try that was converted by Nils Mordt.

Excellent defence blunted much of the attacking endeavour that both sides could conjure with the demands of a pulsating night of 7s action taking their toll in terms of intensity. But a rare lapse in the Saracens rearguard allowed Chris Pilgrim to drag his side back into the contest just before half time.

Saracens responded with another try from George Kruis as the game reached its conclusion with the flanker benefitting from some tired tackles. Trailing by a converted score with the clock running down, the Falcons raised their game in the hope of conjuring a late turnaround but a crucial turnover found its way to the ever-impressive Barrett who put the result beyond doubt with his second try.

Results:
Saracens 24-5 Sale Sharks
Harlequins 19-26 Newcastle Falcons
Sale Sharks 17-22 Northampton Saints
Newcastle Falcons 10-10 Exeter Chiefs
Saracens 17-10 Northampton Saints
Harlequins 17-0 Exeter Chiefs