
Harlequins seal top four finish after huge second half comeback against Gloucester
Harlequins staged yet another of their spectacular comebacks, after being 17 points down at half time to beat Gloucester 28-24 and secure a top four finish.
Harlequins staged yet another of their spectacular comebacks, after being 17 points down at half time to beat Gloucester 28-24 and secure a top four finish.
The penultimate round of Gallagher Premiership matches saw yet more drama with Harlequins cementing their place in the final four and Saracens claiming a home semi-final.
With Exeter Chiefs’ play-off hopes virtually ended, can they regather themselves to earn a European spot?
Northampton are riding a wave of five successive league wins that has seen them maintain a spot in the play-off places, but with Gloucester, Sale, and Exeter all hot on their heels, a trip to the StoneX Stadium to play a Saracens side looking to secure top spot is sure to be the toughest of tests.
Can Exeter Chiefs turn their fortunes around to keep their play-off hopes alive?
A riveting game that ebbed and flowed at Franklin Gardens was eventually won by Saints by the narrowest of margins, a single point 32-31.
James Grayson’s late penalty was enough to help Northampton beat Harlequins by the narrowest of margins and put Saints in with a good chance of making the play-offs.
Just days after booking their place in the Premiership Rugby Cup Final, London Irish turn their attention to securing top-level European rugby for next season, and perhaps even sneak a play-off spot with Lee Blackett’s side headed for Brentford harbouring identical aspirations.
Another thrilling weekend of rugby in the Gallagher Premiership as the greatest league in the world once again showed why it is the best league around.
A late Andre Esterhuizen try secured a crucial victory over leaders Leicester Tigers and inflicted Tigers fourth loss of the season.
Tigers are sitting pretty at the top of the pile with an impressive 80 points from their 20 gamers played so far.
For the first time this season, the Harlequins emerged victorious against London Irish thanks to a comprehensive 41-14 win at the Brentford Community Stadium that keeps themselves in pole position for the play-offs.
Declan Kidney’s London Irish will look to get back in the win column and keep faint play-off hopes alive after back-to-back losses as they welcome in-form Harlequins.
It was a wonderful day for London Irish at Brentford Community Stadium. 15,085 a record attendance witnessed an enthralling game of rugby union, replete with talking points.
Faf de Klerk starred as Sale Sharks recorded a 26-24 bonus point win over play-off rivals Gloucester at the AJ Bell stadium.
Sale Sharks will be aiming to get their play-off hopes back on track when they welcome fellow top four chasers Gloucester to the AJ Bell Stadium.
Bristol Bears look to avenge last season’s record-breaking Semi-Final loss to Harlequins when they host the champions on Sunday.
Declan Kidney’s London Irish side have experienced some good form since the turn of the year, and as such have edged ever closer towards the allusive top four. With just one win since Boxing Day, the Worcester Warriors will arrive at the Brentford Community Stadium with the hopes of upsetting the odds and consequently stopping the rot.
Ruan Ackermann will captain Gloucester for the first time as they attempt to put their recent form behind them in order to regain a spot in the top four.
Saracens will head to the Brentford Community Stadium to face London Irish, aiming to close the gap between themselves and table-topping Leicester Tigers.
Saracens and Harlequins are set for a monumental clash in the Gallagher Premiership with both teams desperate to maintain their play-off berth.
Gerren Scapens’ report on Northampton’s crushing defeat against Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership
Declan Kidney’s London Irish side came from 14-0 down to overhaul the Chiefs before defending resolutely in a scoreless second half to protect their lead.
London Irish welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Brentford Community Stadium with both sides aiming to stay in the play-off race.