There were wins for Harlequins, Saracens and Leicester on a dramatic day of Premiership action.
Billy Twelvetrees contributed 12 points for Gloucester, but Sale Sharks held on for another Premiership victory.
The Ospreys have turned to Toby Booth to take over as head coach when he finishes his assignment with Harlequins.
Wales full-back Liam Williams has joined the Scarlets ahead of schedule, while Rhys Webb joined Bath ahead of a move to Ospreys.
Former New Zealand prop Ben Franks says the end of this season will be the right time to end his illustrious career.
Exeter plundered eight tries in a crushing victory over Northampton as they took another step closer to finishing top of the Premiership.
Marland Yarde was in fine form as Sale Sharks went second in the Premiership table in style against Leicester Tigers.
Director of rugby Dai Young is on his way out of Wasps after nine years in charge, the Premiership club have announced.
Henry Purdy and Lewis Thiede touched down within two minutes of one another to see Bristol Bears past Northampton Saints.
Jamie George said he is not leaving Saracens earlier this week and England team-mate Elliot Daly is also staying put.
London Irish handled challenging conditions impressively to win at Harlequins, while champions Saracens were too good for Sale Sharks.
Stuart Hogg was among the scorers on his Exeter Chiefs return as Gloucester were beaten at home.
Worcester Warriors posted an update on Michael Fatialofa, while Saracens announced a pledge towards his recovery fund.
Allianz admitted it was a "difficult decision" to cease their sponsorship of disgraced Premiership champions Saracens.
Several Saracens stars are expected to stay despite the club's relegation from the Premiership, and Jamie George said he is going nowhere.
Lee Blackett has taken over as interim Wasps head coach, with Dai Young moving away from first-team duties for an unspecified period.