Leicester scrape into semi-finals as Northampton keep powder dry
1 decade ago by The TimesLeicester 22 Northampton 14 Leicester Tigers just about got over the line in the end. They saved their season by qualifying for the Aviva Premiership semi-finals next weekend, when they will face...
Bath emerge triumphant as George Ford leads scoring spree
1 decade ago by The TimesBath 50 Gloucester 30 Bath set up a home Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final against Leicester with a seven-try demolition of west-country rivals Gloucester. Fielding a second-string line-up,...
Exeter run in seven tries but fall short of Aviva Premiership play-offs
1 decade ago by The TimesExeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16 Exeter Chiefs scored seven tries and played some daring attacking rugby at Sandy Park, but ultimately it was not quite enough to keep alive their dream of a first appearance...
Irish late show denies Wasps
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps secured their place in next season's European Champions Cup following a thrilling 40-40 draw with London Irish in the final round of Aviva Premiership matches at the Madejski Stadium.
Chiefs fall short in play-off hunt
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyA record crowd at Sandy Park saw Exeter Chiefs finish their Aviva Premiership campaign by running in seven tries in their 44-16 victory over Sale but still miss out on the play-offs.
Leicester into the play-offs
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyLeicester reached the Aviva Premiership play-offs for an 11th successive season by defeating fierce local rivals Northampton 22-14 at Welford Road.
London Welsh 17 Saracens 68
1 decade ago by SaracensChris Ashton's four-try performance was a fitting contribution to help Saracens secure their Aviva Premiership Rugby top four spot with a comprehensive triumph over London Welsh.
Leicester Tigers 22 Northampton Saints 14
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersLeicester Tigers booked an Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final date at The Rec with a victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power.
London Irish 40 Wasps 40
1 decade ago by London IrishAndy Short's late try saw London Irish grab a spectacular draw against a Wasps side who secured a top-six finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby in a pulsating 80-point encounter at the Madejski Stadium.
Exeter Chiefs 44 Sale Sharks 16
1 decade ago by Sale SharksA Matt Jess double helped Exeter Chiefs to an impressive seven-try victory over Sale Sharks but it was not enough to send Rob Baxter's men into the Aviva Premiership Rugby top four.
