Bristol moved top of the Gallagher Premiership in bonus-point fashion as they defeated west country rivals Bath 36-26 at the Recreation Ground.
Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester head coach began in dramatic winning fashion as the Tigers claimed a 17-14 Gallagher Premiership victory at Sandy Park.
Gloucester-Hartpury staged a sensational comeback to retain their Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby title with a 36-24 victory over Bristol Bears.
All of the action from the final day of the Gallagher Premiership regular season, which saw the Play-Offs decided.
Harlequins ran in six tries as they beat Gallagher Premiership table toppers Northampton Saints 41-32 at Twickenham.
Championship clubs have welcomed the approval of promotion to the Gallagher Premiership as a "new era" for the professional game in England.
A round-up of Sunday's Gallagher Premiership action as Bristol Bears claimed a club-record victory and Sale Sharks won a 10-try thriller.
The RFU has apologised for an officiating error after Harlequins held off a storming Bath comeback for a win that lifted them back into the Premiership play-off places.