A fast start and a gutsy finish ensured Northampton Saints upset table toppers Saracens 27-13 in their play-off clash and secured a spot in the Aviva Premiership Grand Final for the first time in their history.

A wonderful try from Mathew Tait put the finishing touches to a rampant 33-16 victory for Leicester Tigers, who booked a place in their ninth consecutive Aviva Premiership final at the expense of Harlequins.

Exeter Chiefs ended their Aviva Premiership campaign on a high and secured their place in next season's Heineken Cup in the process with a nailbiting 40-39 victory over Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park.

London Welsh ended their Aviva Premiership campaign on a high with a 33-22 bonus point victory over Worcester Warriors at the Kassam Stadium.

Nick Macleod's late penalty ensured Sale Sharks finished their troublesome Aviva Premiership campaign with a flourish, as they beat London Wasps 21-20 at Salford City Stadium.