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.
Henry Slade kicked the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as Exeter Chiefs edged out Gloucester 25-24 in the sixth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sandy Park on Sunday.
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.
Sale Sharks moved to the top as they sealed a 24-10 victory over Gloucester in the fourth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Salford Stadium on Friday.
It has been 12 months since his last Premiership appearance but after recovering from two operations on a serious knee injury, Mark Atkinson is set for a return to top-flight action.
The second round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Gloucester, Bath, Bristol, Sale and Harlequins register victories. Here are the highlights from the five matches.
Gloucester managed to hold on a late fightback from Newcastle Falcons as they sealed a 18-14 victory in the second round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Friday.
Jamal Ford-Robinson scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Gloucester Rugby edged out Harlequins 29-28 in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.
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.
Following the announcement of her signing for three-time Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Saracens, Sophie Bridger spoke to Joe Harvey about her time winning BUCS and English titles in Gloucester.
With the Cherry and Whites chasing the last Heineken Champions Cup spot, Gloucester's Jack Clement is keen to put a positive spin on a frustrating and injury-hit Premiership campaign.
Sale Sharks managed to hold off a late try from Jonny May as they edged out Gloucester 25-22 to seal a home play-off spot in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.