Summary

  • FT: Exeter 38-11 London Irish

  • FT: Northampton 42-16 Newcastle

  • FT: Wasps 16-9 Bath

  1. That's a wrappublished at 16:05

    But that otherwise draws to a conclusion our live text commentary of today's Premiership action.

    Coverage of South Africa v New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals is already under way right here.

    But otherwise, it's goodbye for now!

  2. Coming up...published at 16:02

    Exeter v London Irish (18:00 BST)

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  3. Recappublished at 15:59

    Wasps 16-9 Bath

    Jimmy GopperthImage source, Rex Features

    Wasps edged out last season's Premiership finalists Bath at the Ricoh Arena to record their first victory of the season. 

    The hosts led 6-3 after a rain-affected first half, with Jimmy Gopperth and George Ford trading penalties.

    A penalty try and three more points from the boot of Gopperth extended their advantage to 13 points with 20 minutes remaining.

    Ford added two further penalties but Bath could not force an equalising try.

  4. Recappublished at 15:56

    Northampton 42-16 Newcastle

    Luther BurrellImage source, Getty Images

    Northampton Saints secured their first Premiership win of the season with a bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons at Stadium MK.

    Christian Day's try gave Saints a 16-9 half-time lead, with three Mike Delany penalties keeping Falcons in touch.

    But Northampton pulled clear after the break, as Day, Luther Burrell and Ben Foden all crossed in the space of 10 minutes to secure the bonus point.

    Newcastle's Tom Penny pulled one back, but Foden's second try wrapped it up.

  5. Full-timepublished at 15:54

    Wasps 16-9 Bath

    Wasps get a penalty from the scrum and that's the game.

    Jimmy Gopperth boots the ball into touch and they register their first win of the season.

  6. Wasps 16-9 Bathpublished at 15:53

    The scrum is re-set twice and we enter the final minute.

    Frustrating for Bath and their supporters.

  7. Wasps 16-9 Bathpublished at 15:52

    Bath pick and go several times but are unable to find space as the Wasps defence holds strong.

    They look to go down the blindside and are pushed back, and then referee Craig Maxwell-Keys blows up for a forward pass.

    Just over 90 second remain and Wasps should be able to see it out...

  8. Wasps 16-9 Bathpublished at 15:49

    Wasps are penalised for not rolling away after the tackle, and this time Ford goes for the corner.

    They have a line-out about eight metres out from the Wasps line.

    Can they force a score?

  9. Penalty (Ford)published at 15:47

    Wasps 16-9 Bath

    Ford's kick is successful and Bath are back to within a converted score of Wasps.

    The clock is against Bath - just over five minutes remain. 

  10. Wasps 16-6 Bathpublished at 15:46

    Wasps are penalised for coming in at the side and Bath get another penalty in the 22.

    Ford wants the three points again and signals to the posts.

  11. Wasps 16-6 Bathpublished at 15:43

    The two sides are trading kicks again, and Wasps get a turnover in the Bath 22.

    They have numbers out wide but the ball is knocked on close to the line and the chance is gone.

    Wasps are penalised at the resulting scrum and Bath can look for territory.

    Just over 10 minutes are left at the Ricoh Arena.

  12. Penalty (Ford)published at 15:39

    Wasps 16-6 Bath

    George Ford's attempt is successful and Bath are now 10 points behind the Wasps.

    But will the visitors regret an opportunity to go for the corner and force a try?

  13. Wasps 16-3 Bathpublished at 15:38

    Bath get a penalty at the scrum and decide to go for the posts rather than kick for the corner.

    Visiting scrum-half Niko Matawalu returns to the field and they are back up to 15 men.

    The Fijian's yellow card has been the turning point in this game so far. Can the Blue, Black and Whites find a way back into the match?

  14. Full-timepublished at 15:33

    Northampton 42-16 Newcastle

    There goes the final whistle - and Northampton Saints have secured their first Premiership win of the season with a bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons.

  15. Penalty (Gopperth)published at 15:30

    Wasps 16-3 Bath

    Bath concede another penalty, this time at the scrum.

    Former Newcastle and Leinster man Jimmy Gopperth slots the ball through the posts with ease.

    Ten points conceded by the visitors after the sin-binning...

  16. Northampton 42-16 Newcastlepublished at 15:30

  17. Wasps 13-3 Bathpublished at 15:27

    Bath are forced into a reshuffle after Matawalu's yellow card.

    George Ford moves to scrum-half in the Fijian's absence, with Rhys Priestland switching to fly-half.

    Just over 20 minutes remain and Bath will have to keep it tight while they are down to 14 men.

  18. Northampton 42-16 Newcastlepublished at 15:26

    We're into the final five minutes now. Northampton have another penalty too, right in front of the posts - but Stephen Myler heads for touch instead.

  19. try

    Try (Penalty)published at 15:23

    Wasps 13-3 Bath

    After sustained Wasps pressure on the Bath line, the visitors turnover the ball.

    But Niko Matawalu's clearing kick is charged down by Nathan Hughes and then the Fijian clips the onrushing attacker.

    After deliberation with the TMO, referee Craig Maxwell-Keys sends the Fijian to the sin-bin and awards a penalty try.

    Jimmy Gopperth converts for a 13-3 lead.

  20. try

    Try (Foden, con Myler)published at 15:21

    Northampton 42-16 Newcastle

    We've gone try crazy at Stadium MK - and Ben Foden has himself a brace for Northampton Saints.

    Stephen Myler pops the extras over and any remaining Newcastle hope diminishes almost instantly.