• London Irish 42-42 Wasps
  • Hosts recover from 39-14 deficit with late comeback

The race for the remaining Champions Cup place is far from over after a remarkable comeback from London Irish saw them snatch the highest scoring draw in Premiership history from a contest they had all but lost.

Twenty minutes into the second half, when Jimmy Gopperth converted Wasps’ fifth try, the Exiles were staring at a 39-14 deficit. But the home team rallied for a record fifth draw of the season, scoring three tries and snatching a stoppage time penalty try in the final 13 minutes.

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