Aviva Premiership Rugby news

Leicester Tigers will play Harlequins in the final of the Aviva Premiership after the Midlands' outfit defeated Saracens 24-15.

Harlequins came back from eight points down to defeat the Northampton Saints 25-23 in the Aviva Premiership semi-final.

Saracens had too much for Exeter Chiefs in a match the Chiefs needed to win to keep their play-off dream alive.

London Irish ended their season on a high with a deservedly comprehensive victory over Gloucester.

England's Danny Care and Mike Brown touched down as Harlequins defeated Sale Sharks 24-10 at Edgeley Park.

Newcastle battled to the end, beating Wasps 14-10 away from home, but came up some way short of the four tries needed to stay up.

Northampton were made to work hard by a depleted Worcester side but eventually secured their playoff place with a 42-14 victory.

Leicester turned on the style in the second half to beat Bath 28-3 and earn a home semi-final in the Premiership play-offs.

Northampton Saints' gained a crucial 18-15 victory over the Exeter Chiefs to move above the South West team into fourth position.

Leicester will be favourites to claim a home semi-final after coming from behind to score four tries and beat leaders Harlequins 43-33.

Tries from Joe Ansbro, Delon Armitage and Tom Homer helped London Irish to a comfortable away victory over Worcester.

Sale virtually clinched Heineken Cup rugby for next season with a hard-fought 24-19 win over their rivals for sixth place Gloucester.

Bath beat Wasps 17-12 in a tense encounter at the Recreation Ground but the Londoners rescued what could be a vital bonus point late on

Saracens secured a playoff berth and edged Newcastle closer to the drop with a nerve-shredding 9-3 victory at Kingston Park.

Harlequins sealed their playoff place with a comfortable 33-17 bonus point victory over struggling Wasps.

Exeter produced a stunning comeback with two tries in the final few minutes to beat Worcester 31-26 and keep their playoff dreams alive

Newcastle Falcons boosted their Aviva Premiership survival chances with a surprise 29-20 victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm.

Saracens never hit top form but 23 points from the boot of Charlie Hodgson helped them to a 28-19 victory over London Irish.

Toby Flood scored 25 points as Leicester Tigers eased to a dominant 35-21 bonus-point triumph over Midlands' rivals Northampton Saints.

Sale boosted their hopes of Heineken Cup qualification for next season with a hard-fought 16-9 win over Bath at Edgeley Park.

A try from Lee Byrne helped Clermont to a comfortable victory over Saracens in the fourth Heineken Cup Quarter Final.

A last-minute penalty goal from Elliot Daly snatched a thrilling victory for Wasps at home to Gloucester.

Ryan Lamb kicked 14 of his side's 26 points as Northampton cruised to a comfortable victory over Bath.

Exeter Chiefs continued their fine recent Aviva Premiership run as they overcame London Irish 18-11 at Sandy Park.

A record-breaking crowd saw Harlequins hold off a late Saracens fightback to secure an important victory at Wembley Stadium.