The third round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons maintain their unbeaten streak to claim the top two places in the table.
Harlequins successfully overcame a red card to Andre Esterhuizen as they defeated Gloucester Rugby 24-34 in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm.
Bath Rugby have registered their first win in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership season as they defeated Worcester Warriors 17-33 in the third round at Sixways.
Exeter Chiefs extended their dominance in the Gallagher Premiership as they went on to defeat Leicester Tigers 13-35 in the third round at Welford Road.
Sam Bedlow scored the decisive penalty goal in the final minute as Bristol Bears edged out Northampton Saints 18-17 in the third round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Friday.
The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons maintain their winning streak while Bristol, Gloucester, Harlequins and London Irish also got their maiden win of the season.
Following a weekend of rugby which offered very little entertainment, Gloucester's attacking performance in their Gallagher Premiership victory over Wasps was certainly a highlight.
England's defining attribute has been their defence during the Autumn Nations Cup and their back-row trio have been superb throughout so can they be dislodged but those waiting in the wings?
The Bristol Bears lock is studying to become a barrister and this week, he is taking part in a rugby union conference which will be tackling some of the biggest issues in the game.
Paddy Jackson kicked 15 points as London Irish defeated Leicester Tigers 22-9 in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Community Stadium on Sunday.
Bristol Bears came up with three second half tries as they defeated Worcester Warriors 30-13 in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate.
Harlequins ran a six-try riot as they powered to a 49-29 win over Northampton Saints in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Franklin's Gardens.
Toby Flood scored the decisive try in the added minutes as Newcastle Falcons edged out Sale Sharks 15-13 in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park.
After a chastening defeat to Exeter Chiefs on the opening night of the new Gallagher Premiership season, Harlequins will be itching to produce a reaction against Northampton Saints.