Britain Rugby Union - Saracens v Exeter Chiefs - Aviva Premiership Final - Twickenham Stadium - 28/5/16 Saracens celebrate with the trophy after winning the Aviva Premiership Final Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs
LONDON (Reuters) - Holders Saracens became the first English club to do the European/domestic double since Wasps in 2004 when they withstood a battling second-half Exeter fightback to win the Premiership final 28-20 at Twickenham on Saturday.
Saracens, crowned European champions two weeks ago, looked in total control when they led 23-6 at halftime after tries by Duncan Taylor and Chris Wyles and three penalties and two conversions by Owen Farrell rewarded their territorial dominance.
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