Leicester Tigers came up with a better second-half performance to beat Harlequins 33-18 at Welford Road on Saturday and keep up their playoff hopes alive in the Aviva Premiership.
Liam Williams remained the only try-scorer as Saracens managed to beat Sale Sharks 3-13 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday to reach the pole position in the table.
England international David Paice is all set to break London Irish's record for most appearances for the club on Saturday when he takes the field during the Aviva Premiership clash against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.
Wasps ran a six-try riot despite a red-card to Kyle Eastmond as they completed a 22-44 win over Harlequins in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.
Josh Strauss scored the only try in the game as Sale Sharks managed to hold off London Irish with a 9-13 triumph over their Aviva Premiership face-off at Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
Saracens have closened the gap with the table toppers Exeter Chiefs following a 25-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Allianz Park on Saturday.
Henry Trinder scored a double as Gloucester Rugby maintained their unbeaten record at home with a 24-17 win over Leicester Tigers in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Worcester Warriors registered their maiden win at Sandy Park as edged out the defending champions Exeter Chiefs with a hard-fought 5-6 victory in their Aviva Premiership face-off on Saturday.
England international James Haskell has confirmed that he will not renew his contract with the Aviva Premiership club Wasps at the end of the ongoing season.