Postpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
As we head into round 18 then, let's have a little look at who's playing who this weekend...
Summary
Wasps' Nathan Hughes sent off for late knee on George North
North scores two tries before being stretchered off
Christian Wade with hat-trick for Wasps
Saints 14 points clear at top of Premiership
VOTE: How far will England progress in the 2015 World Cup?
Postpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Get involved #bbcrugbypublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Northampton Saints:, external Gotta love those #FridayNightLights
Image source, @SaintsRugbyHow it stands...published at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Here's a reminder of how things are shaping up in the table, by the way.
It sure is tight at the top, isn't it? Northampton Saints have given themselves a wee bit of breathing space, but it's going to be a real scrap for the remaining play-off places. Remember, the top four all qualify for the end-of-season shoot-out.
Who's your money on?
Let's get down to businesspublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesAs I alluded to a few moments ago, with only five Premiership matches remaining and the knock-out stages of the European competitions soon upon us, we're now very much heading towards crunch time for those competing for honours.
And that's certainly the way Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder sees it too.
"As soon as the Six Nations is over, you'll see the sun coming out, the pitches hardening up and you do sense this is now the run-in until the end of the season," Mallinder told BBC Radio Northampton.
"This is where we need to pick it up, win our next few games and see if we can get a home semi-final."
Get involved #bbcrugbypublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
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Votepublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesBefore we get stuck into all of that, however, I have news of a vote to bring you.
With England having now played their last competitive Test before they face Fiji in 175 days' time, now seems as good a time as any to ponder just how far they can go in the World Cup.
The vote, which you can find on the right-hand side of the page (desktop) or via the tab at the top (mobile and tablet), will close at 21:15 GMT and you can click here to read our voting terms and conditions.
It's the final countdownpublished at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Okay, I'll concede, it's probably a bit far fetched to expect the conclusion of this year's Premiership to live up to the drama of last weekend.
But, let me tell you, it's shaping up to be some finale to the top-flight season and, with the international boys back in town, the countdown very much starts here.
The day of dayspublished at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesOne topsy-turvy, epic day of rugby union; 240 minutes of gruelling, free-flowing action; three determined teams all hoping to be crowned 2015 Six Nations champions.
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer England and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson said on BBC Radio 5 live that it was "the best day of international rugby ever". A bold claim.
Image source, Getty ImagesOur chief sports writer Tom Fordyce described it simply as "a day to fall back in love".
Well, ladies and gentlemen, may that love blossom...