Summary

  • FT: Exeter snatch late try to win 20-18 against Saracens at Allianz Park

  • Saracens hooker Schalk Brits taken off on a stretcher at half-time, Richard Barrington ruled out with a head injury

  • FT: Wasps come from behind to beat plucky London Irish 17-13 - who are without a win in eight Premiership games

  • Commentary options for both games available at the top of the page

  1. Goodbyepublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2017

    Saracens 18-20 Wasps, London Irish 13-17 Wasps

    Shorn of a host of players, the re-run of last season's Premiership semi-final has still delivered an excellent game and it's Exeter who come out on top again.

    At the other end of the table, London Irish couldn't resist Wasps in the end and remain bottom of the table.

    It's been another great weekend and with the big guns back, next weekend is going to be even better. Bye for now.

  2. Full-time: Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2017

    What a turnaround for Exeter. 15-3 down after a poor start, they have rallied splendidly to dominate the second-half and claim a fine win in North London.

    Ian Whitten's try got them back into the game and Moray Low's score from inches out gave the Chiefs a lead they protected.

    Exeter, the champions, are back top of the Premiership.

    Ian WhittenImage source, Getty Images
  3. Full-time: Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2017

    Saracens run a series of phases on half-way. The white wall holds initially but the hosts move into kickable-penalty range.

    But Sarries are held up! There's the turnover and there's the win for Exeter.

  4. Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 79 mins

    Saracens forced to go from inside their own half.

    But a kick from Alex Goode only finds James Short and Exeter have the ball back!

    A knock-on gives Sarries one final scrum...

  5. Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 78 mins

    Scrum penalty to Exeter 30 yards out.

    They go for the corner again and a maul sets up 10 yards from the line...

    ...penalty to Sarries! Last chance coming up for the hosts.

  6. Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 77 mins

    Into the last five and Exeter's control of the game continues.

    I would love to see territory stats for this second half.

    Groans from the home fans as Saracens kick the ball away again.

    Can Exeter close this out? Looks very likely.

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    Try: Saracens 18-20 Exeterpublished at 73 mins

    Moray Low, con Gareth Steenson

    It's all Exeter and they win a scrum penalty just outside the Saracens' 22.

    Yet again, they turn down the chance of three points to find the corner.

    This lineout is secured and there is a white surge towards the line.

    A mass of humanity under the posts and the try is eventually given.

    Simple conversion to give Exeter the lead with six minutes to play.

    ExeterImage source, Rex
  8. Full-time: London Irish 13-17 Waspspublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2017

    Some late pressure from London Irish comes to naught and it's only a losing bonus-point for the Exiles.

    Wasps' three tries just good enough for an away win.

  9. Saracens 18-13 Exeterpublished at 70 mins

    Saracens pinged for holding on 40 yards out and Exeter opt for the corner.

    Lineout taken in and the maul forms. Centre Ian Whitten arrives to assist the push and Saracens concede the penalty.

    Lineout #2 from five-yards out...but the throw is long! Saracens clear

  10. London Irish 13-17 Waspspublished at 75 mins

    Into the last five in Reading and Wasps are chasing a bonus-point win.

    But there is still time for an Irish upset.

  11. Saracens 18-13 Exeterpublished at 63 mins

    Saracens offside from a kick and Exeter have a penalty just inside the Sarries half.

    But the line-out from just outside the 22 is spilled and the home side can clear.

    Exeter, though, have the upper hand and Saracens are under pressure.

    ExeterImage source, Getty Images
  12. Saracens 18-13 Exeterpublished at 60 mins

    Exeter trying to press just inside the Saracens half.

    Patient as ever, they work the phases before space seems to open up for Sam Hill but the crucial pass goes astray and it's still Sarries who lead heading into the final quarter.

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    Try: London Irish 13-17 Waspspublished at 67 mins

    Nizaam Carr, con Jimmy Gopperth

    Wasps are now ticking and Dan Robson makes a break and sends Nizaam Carr in for Wasps third try.

    This time Jimmy Gopperth is on target and the Coventry side have the lead for the first time.

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    Try: London Irish 13-10 Waspspublished at 63 mins

    Josh Bassett

    Wasps may play a little too much at times but it always makes them dangerous.

    Willie Le Roux feeds Josh Bassett for Wasps second try - but again the conversion is missed from wide out.

  15. Penalty: Saracens 18-13 Exeterpublished at 55 mins

    Marcelo Bosch

    Saracens win the penalty on half-way and it's over to the longer boot of Marcelo Bosch to have a crack at goal.

    One, two, three, boom. Straight between the sticks from the best part of 55 yards on the slight angle.

  16. Penalty: London Irish 13-5 Waspspublished at 60 mins

    Tommy Bell

    Wasps again caught out trying to attack from deep and a breakdown penalty is knocked over by Tommy Bell.

  17. Cipriani-watchpublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2017

    London Irish 13-5 Wasps

    Wasps are desperate to get themselves back into this game and they're rolling out the maverick boot and hands of Danny Cipriani.

    They trail by more than a converted score after another Tommy Bell penalty, D-Cip needs his A-Game.

  18. try

    Try: Saracens 15-13 Exeterpublished at 50 mins

    Ian Whitten, con Gareth Steenson

    Exeter offside from a kick so Sarries kick into the Exeter 22.

    They can do little from the initial maul and Exeter turn the ball over and counter-attack into the Saracens half.

    Lachie Turner carries up to the 22 and the Chiefs move the ball quickly to the left wing to set up a three-on-three before Ian Whitten ghosts through a tackle to score.

    Gareth Steenson with the extras and it's a two-point game.

    Ian WhittenImage source, Getty Images
  19. try

    Try: London Irish 10-5 Waspspublished at 57 mins

    Ashley Johnson

    Back come Wasps and Ashley Johnson rumbles over from a line-out drive.

    Jimmy Gopperth can't convert from wide out.

  20. try

    Try: London Irish 10-0 Waspspublished at 52 mins

    Alex Lewington

    Well, what about this. London Irish extend their lead.

    Wasps trying to run from deep, picked off by Alex Lewington and he runs in for the first try of the afternoon.