Round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as Saracens extended their lead at the top of the table.
Manu Tuilagi's hopes of representing England in this year's Six Nations were dealt a further blow after a red card.
Northampton and Saracens claim one-point victories over Leicester and Bristol respectively as Exeter battle past Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.
MPs have warned the financial situation of Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the game in England.
Munster held on to beat Northampton Saints 27-23 in a nail-biting second half in the European Cup, despite Jack O'Donoghue's early red card.
A round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as Newcastle battered Leicester, while Exeter proved too strong for Northampton.
Northampton emphatically ended a run of four successive defeats in the Gallagher Premiership and Champions Cup by beating Harlequins 46-17 at Franklin's Gardens.
A Gavin Coombes double, and an immense second-half defensive performance, saw Munster secure a fiery 17-6 win over Northampton Saints.
Saracens produced a comeback 45-39 victory over Northampton to maintain their unbeaten Gallagher Premiership record at the StoneX Stadium.
Recap Saturday's Premiership action as Harlequins beat London Irish late in a fiery derby, while Northampton were too strong for Bristol.
Bath are off the bottom of the table after beating Northampton 27-14, thanks to tries from Miles Reid, Tom Dunn and Cameron Redpath.
Recap Saturday's Premiership action as Saracens returned to the top of the table and Northampton edged Newcastle after a nervy finish.
England flanker Courtney Lawes' participation in this season's Six Nations is in doubt after he limped off during Northampton's defeat to La Rochelle.
Premiership Rugby wants to introduce an independent regulator to oversee clubs' finances.
Courtnall Skosan's last-gasp try gave Northampton Saints an extraordinary 40-36 victory over Wasps, as Saints scored twice in the last two minutes.
Northampton Saints have confirmed that Dan Biggar will leave the club at the end of the 2022/23 season.
Harlequins survived a late scare to beat Northampton 35-29 in a Gallagher Premiership game that featured nine tries.
Gloucester came from 21-0 down to beat Wasps 27-21, while Northampton threatened a similar comeback, but Sale held on to take the points.
Recap Saturday's Premiership action as Saracens came from behind to beat a Quins side missing Marcus Smith; Leicester, Sale and Bristol also won.
Premiership Rugby has taken its first step towards "greater transparency" by publishing a salary cap report for the 2020-21 season.
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