Highlights: Gallagher Premiership Round 9

The ninth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw London Irish, Bath Rugby, Sale Sharks register thrilling wins over Northampton Saints, Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs respectively.

Meanwhile, Wasps registered their 11th successive win over Worcester Warriors while Bristol Bears dominated Gloucester with a 34-16 win. Harlequins also had their fourth win in the tournament as they defeated a depleted Saracens side 41-14. Here are the highlights of the encounter.

Northampton Saints 16 - 20 London Irish

Bath Rugby 13 - 10 Leicester Tigers

Bristol Bears 34 - 16 Gloucester Rugby

Exeter Chiefs 19 - 22 Sale Sharks

Worcester Warriors 26 - 30 Wasps

Harlequins 41 - 14 Saracens

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