Northampton Saints extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership with a scrappy 15-9 win against London Irish.
The Saints controlled an uninspiring first half, with Ken Pisi crossing for the only try, but the opening period ended on a sour note when both sides were reduced to 14 - Salesi Ma'afu for holding and Tom Court for stamping - enough for the pair to spend time in the sin-bin.
A Sam Dickinson score extended the hosts’ advantage, but lowly Irish were always in the contest thanks to the boot of Shane Geraghty.
However, Stephen Myler’s reliable kicking ensured the win, and a five point lead at the top for Northampton.
Meanwhile, Leicester Tigers clinched the points at Welford Road after a gripping 18-15 victory against Gloucester Rugby.
The mid-table clash was even throughout, with Freddie Burns and James Hook providing the only scores with accurate penalties.
But the Wales fly-half Hook was made to rue a wayward penalty five minutes from time as the Tigers held on for a slender three point victory.
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