Highlights: Gallagher Premiership Round 18

In an exciting 18th round of the Gallagher Premiership, Exeter Chiefs edged past Northampton to dent the Saints' play-off hopes while Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears maintained their second and third place after wins over Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors respectively.

Saracens had a tough outing against Wasps after England captain was red-carded and will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday to know his fate on further participation in the competition while Bath Rugby and Gloucester also emerged victorious against Harlequins and London Irish respectively.

Here are the highlights from the encounters.

Worcester Warriors 13 - 36 Bristol Bears

Northampton Saints 19 - 22 Exeter Chiefs

Saracens 18 - 28 Wasps

Harlequins 27 - 41 Bath Rugby

Leicester Tigers 31 - 40 Sale Sharks

Gloucester Rugby 36 - 23 London Irish

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