The sixth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Sale Sharks consolidate the top position with their fifth victory against Newcastle Falcons while Bath and Exeter Chiefs register one-point victory over Bristol and Gloucester respectively.
Callum Sheedy missed a penalty goal in the end as Bristol Bears were edged out by a one point margin in the sixth round of the Gallagher Premiership at the Recreation Ground.
The fourth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Harlequins maintain their winning streak while Sale Sharks, Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs managed to remain at the top four in the table.
Exeter Chiefs returned to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table as they edged out Bristol Bears 29-20 in the latest round at Sandy Park on Sunday.
Exeter Chiefs have made a strong start to the season but the Bristol back-rower feels if the Bears can click at Sandy Park, they can come away from Devon with the spoils.
Jarrod Evans scored the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as Harlequins edged out Bristol Bears 23-21 at Ashton Gate in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Sale and Harlequins register victories. Here are the highlights from the five matches.
Bristol Bears maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership as they defeated Northampton Saints 33-27 in the second round at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.
Gabriel Ibitoye starred with a double as Bristol Bears managed to hold off a second half fightback from Leicester Tigers to complete a 25-14 victory in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.
It should be a fascinating weekend at the Rugby World Cup but the small matter of the Gallagher Premiership gets underway on Friday, and Stuart McCracken begins by previewing Bristol, Gloucester and Newcastle.
Bristol Bears Women are aiming to go one step further than last year by reaching the Allianz Premier 15s final - and have been simulating the atmosphere of Kingsholm to try and get an edge over Gloucester-Hartpury.