Summary

  • FT: Wasps 33-15 London Irish

  • FT: Saracens 48-18 Worcester

  • FT: Exeter 26-25 Harlequins

  • FT: Sale 15-15 Newcastle

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  1. Thanks for joining uspublished at 19:50

    But that's your lot for today!

    We'll see you at around 14:45 GMT tomorrow for live text and radio commentary from that match at Welford Road, so until then it's goodnight from the three of us.

  2. Still to come...published at 19:47

    Leicester v Bath (Sunday, 15:00 GMT)

    Five matches down, one to go. And my goodness, is the one to go a belter.

    Tomorrow Leicester Tigers host old rivals Bath at Welford Road - and I reckon Richard Cockerill will fancy settling an old score.

    The Blue, Black and Whites hammered Tigers 47-10 in last season's Premiership semi-finals, having beaten them 45-0 at The Rec earlier in the season.

    Should be tasty.

  3. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:45

    London Irish head coach Tom Coventry told BT Sport:

    "They had 65% possession so we had a lot of time without the ball - we defended valiantly, but we didn't have enough of the ball.

    "We're trying to play positive rugby but we need to grow up and hold onto possession in field position out of our own 22. It takes us a long time to get going - we suffer from not having possession.

    "It's nice to know we can score tries when we need to, but it's result based - it's about winning rugby.

    "There are heads down in the dressing room, they're desperate to put a performance with a W at the end. We need to hold course and stay positive."

  4. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:43

  5. Recappublished at 19:41

    FT: London Irish 15-33 Wasps

    Frank HalaiImage source, Getty Images

    Wasps secured a bonus-point victory at Twickenham to consign London Irish to a fifth Premiership defeat of the season.

    Frank Halai's try helped Wasps to a 11-8 half-time lead, with Johnny Williams crossing in reply for the Exiles.

    Elliot Daly touched down to extend the lead to 21-8 after the break before Irish hit back through a second try from Williams, which was converted.

    But Wasps pulled away in the final quarter, with James Young crossing and Halai grabbing his second score.

    Click here to read the full report.

  6. Recappublished at 19:38

    FT: Saracens 48-18 Worcester

    Chris AshtonImage source, Rex Features

    Premiership champions Saracens ran in six tries to thrash Worcester in the London double header at Twickenham.

    Chris Ashton grabbed tries in both halves as Sarries recorded their 10th consecutive win in all competitions.

    Ben Spencer, Schalk Brits and Ben Ransom also touched down for the bonus point, while Joe Rees and GJ van Velze scored late consolations for Worcester.

    Saracens fly-half Charlie Hodgson kicked 18 points, taking his Premiership career tally past 2,500.

    Click here to read the full report.

  7. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:35

    Wasps director of rugby Dai Young told BT Sport:

    "We weren't anywhere near as accurate today, as was to be expected - if you look at the stats from the European games they were the same intensity as internationals.

    "I'd have taken the result before the game, we talked about not always playing well, we weren't vintage but you need to grind out those victories,.

    "We would have settled for a win and they [London Irish] are due a win. We're just glad they didn't get it today."

  8. Recappublished at 19:32

    FT: Exeter 26-25 Harlequins

    Exeter ChiefsImage source, Getty Images

    Exeter remain second in the Premiership after hanging on to beat third-placed Harlequins in appalling weather at a wet and windy Sandy Park.

    Chiefs stand-off Gareth Steenson racked up 21 of his side's 26 points, converting his own second-half try to add to his four first-half penalties and conversion of James Short's try.

    Quins scored four tries to earn a bonus point, the first of them a penalty try.

    Nick Evans, Charlie Walker and Tim Visser all crossed for the visitors.

    Click here to read the full report.

  9. Recappublished at 19:28

    FT: Sale 15-15 Newcastle

    Danny CiprianiImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle earned their first points of the season as they held Sale to a draw at the AJ Bell Stadium.

    But stand-off Danny Cipriani missed a chance to win it for the home side when he failed with a last-minute penalty.

    The recalled Cipriani had kept the home side ahead in the game, kicking four first-half penalties before adding a further three points after the break.

    But Newcastle were well worth the draw, thanks to tries in each half from props Rob Vickers and Jon Welsh.

    Click here for the full report.

  10. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:26

    While we continue to bring you reaction from the match between London Irish and Wasps, it's also about time to start reflecting on the day's action...

  11. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:23

    Wasps back-rower Nathan Hughes told BT Sport after his man-of the-match display:

    "It was an 80-minute performance. Last week we had Toulon and we knew it wasn't going to be easy against Irish, they stuck it to us up front but the lads fronted up today.

    "Dai Young has signed some outstanding players and we've got depth in the squad from front to back, switching players it's gelling well and we can see Wasps going a long way.

    "My heart is pumping, I'm glad the game is over and I'm glad we've got the five points."

  12. FT: London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 19:21

  13. Full-timepublished at 80 mins

    London Irish 15-33 Wasps

    Bonus-point win secured for Wasps, who go fourth.

    Irish, bottom of the table, have pride and positives but no points.

    Dan Robson boots into touch to bring an end to an absorbing, bruising and at times beautiful encounter at Twickenham.

  14. London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 79 mins

    Time ticking down now, Wasps smartly keeping London Irish in their own territory, not allowing a breakout.

    There are so pretty shattered bodies out there on this expansive surface.

    Wasps have used every blade when at their best today.

  15. London Irish 15-33 Waspspublished at 78 mins

    Have to feel for London Irish, it's a case of fine margins at the moment for them.

    You can see the progress made but they've made more than twice as many tackles that Wasps have in this game.

    Irish get a penalty though and tap to get on the front foot.

  16. try

    Try (Halai, missed con Gopperth)published at 74 mins

    London Irish 15-33 Wasps

    Frank HalaiImage source, Getty Images

    Brilliant, brilliant breakout try constructed by swift hands in the middle, the pace of Elliot Daly and the backing up of Frank Halai out wide.

    There's the bonus point. Boom.

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    Try (Young, con Gopperth)published at 71 mins

    London Irish 15-28 Wasps

    Rumbling, rolling maul sees Wasps force their way over with Thomas Young carting over at the base.

    Gopperth lands the conversion to give Wasps a BIT of breathing space. Just a bit... You can't say for sure in this game!

  18. London Irish 15-21 Waspspublished at 69 mins

    Great tackle from Topsy Ojo to stop Frank Halai out on the left after Wasps snaffled possession.

    Wasps have a penalty to come after Jimmy Gopperth's chip kick to the right comes to nothing.

  19. London Irish 15-21 Waspspublished at 66 mins

    London Irish force an error from Thomas Young, one that won't have pleased his old man up in the stands.

    Scrum goes Exiles way. It's been a real tussle at that set-piece tonight.

  20. London Irish 15-21 Waspspublished at 66 mins

    Replacement scrum-half Dan Robson pokes a great kick in behind the London Irish defence to turn them round and gain ground.

    Smart play, game management from the ex-Gloucester playmaker.