The 2008–09 Guinness Premiership was the 22nd season of the top flight of the English domestic rugby union competitions, played between September 2008 and May 2009. Round 1 included the London Double Header at Twickenham, between the four London teams.
| 2008–09 Guinness Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Leicester Tigers (8th title) |
| Runners-up | London Irish |
| Relegated | Bristol |
| Matches played | 135 |
| Attendance | 1,671,781 (average 12,384 per match) |
| Top point scorer |  Glen Jackson (239 points) |
| Top try scorer | Joe Maddock (11 tries) |
This season saw the introduction of the controversial ELVs, although only 13 of the rules were used, as opposed to the 30 that were trialled in the Super 14.
The previous season
editNorthampton Saints gained promotion to the league this season by finishing top of the National Division One, taking the place of Leeds Carnegie who were relegated. In 2007–2008, Gloucester RFC finished top of the league but were beaten by Leicester Tigers in the semi-finals. London Wasps went on to beat Leicester Tigers 26–16 in the final.
Season synopsis
editLeicester Tigers finished top of the league table, then were crowned Champions after defeating Bath 24–10 in the semi-final and London Irish 10–9 in the final at Twickenham.
Going into the season, the top six clubs were all assured of berths in the 2009–10 Heineken Cup. By advancing to the final of the 2008–09 competition, Leicester secured a seventh place for England.[1] The four Premiership semi-finalists—Leicester, Harlequins, London Irish, and Bath—plus Sale Sharks and Gloucester secured Heineken Cup berths. The seventh berth was secured by Northampton Saints when they defeated French side Bourgoin in the European Challenge Cup final on 22 May. The remaining clubs that will compete in the 2009–10 Premiership will compete in the 2009–10 Challenge Cup.
The club that finishes bottom of the table is relegated and replaced by the club that tops the second-level National Division One. This season, Bristol were relegated, to be replaced by Leeds Carnegie, which won promotion at the first opportunity.
Teams
editNorthampton Saints, having won the 2007–08 National Division One, replaced Leeds Carnegie, who were relegated last season after finishing bottom of the table.
2007–08 Guinness Premiership teams
| Club | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | Recreation Ground | 10,600 | Bath, Somerset |
| Bristol | Memorial Stadium | 12,100 | Bristol |
| Gloucester | Kingsholm Stadium | 16,500 | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
| Harlequins | Twickenham Stoop[n 1] | 12,638 | Twickenham, London |
| Leicester Tigers | Welford Road[n 2] | 17,500 | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| London Irish | Madejski Stadium[n 3] | 24,161 | Reading, Berkshire |
| London Wasps | Adams Park | 10,000 | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
| Newcastle Falcons | Kingston Park | 10,200 | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
| Northampton Saints | Franklin's Gardens | 13,600 | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Sale Sharks | Edgeley Park | 10,852 | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| Saracens | Vicarage Road[n 4] | 19,920 | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Worcester Warriors | Sixways | 12,068 | Worcester, Worcestershire |
- Notes
- ^ *Starting this season in late December, Harlequins played a home match at Twickenham Stadium known as The Big Game.
- ^ *Leicester Tigers would also play 2 home games at Walkers Stadium in Leicester on 25 April & 9 May 2009
- ^ *London Irish would also play 1 home game at Twickenham in London on 6 September 2008
- ^ *Saracens would also play 1 home game at Twickenham in London on 6 September 2008
Table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester Tigers (C) | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 582 | 401 | +181 | 62 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 71 | Play-off place and qualified for 2009–10 Heineken Cup |
| 2 | Harlequins (SF) | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 519 | 387 | +132 | 60 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 66 | |
| 3 | London Irish (F) | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 551 | 386 | +165 | 64 | 36 | 7 | 9 | 66 | |
| 4 | Bath (SF) | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 539 | 441 | +98 | 58 | 48 | 4 | 5 | 65 | |
| 5 | Sale Sharks | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 447 | 410 | +37 | 44 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 61[a] | Qualified for 2009–10 Heineken Cup |
| 6 | Gloucester | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 435 | 448 | −13 | 43 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 57 | |
| 7 | London Wasps | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 431 | 416 | +15 | 33 | 42 | 2 | 7 | 53 | |
| 8 | Northampton Saints[b] | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 443 | 434 | +9 | 41 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 49 | Qualified for 2009–10 Heineken Cup |
| 9 | Saracens | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 437 | 447 | −10 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 47 | |
| 10 | Newcastle Falcons | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 362 | 456 | −94 | 38 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 44 | |
| 11 | Worcester Warriors | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 348 | 530 | −182 | 30 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 34 | |
| 12 | Bristol (R) | 22 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 299 | 637 | −338 | 33 | 77 | 1 | 6 | 17 | Relegated |
Source: www.guinnesspremiership.com
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
- Number of matches won
- Difference between points for and against
- Total number of points for
- Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
- Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Sale Sharks deducted one point for fielding an ineligible player
- ^ Northampton Saints received a Heineken Cup berth by winning the European Challenge Cup.
Results
editRound 1
edit| 6 September 2008 14:30 |
| London Irish | 26–14 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Thorpe, Hala'ufia Con: Hewat (2) Pen: Hewat (4) | Report | Tries: Reddan, Rees Con: Staunton, van Gisbergen |
| Twickenham Attendance: 52,087 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 6 September 2008 17:00 |
| Saracens | 21–24 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Powell, de Kock Con: Jackson Pen: Jackson (3) | Report | Tries: Monye, Strettle Con: Evans Pen: Evans (2), Luveniyali Drop Goal: Evans |
| Twickenham Attendance: 52,087 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 7 September 2008 13:30 |
| Northampton Saints | 21–13 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Clarke, Hartley Con: Reihana Pen: Reihana (3) | Report | Tries: Lutui Con: Jones Pen: Jones (2) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,094 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 7 September 2008 15:00 |
| Bristol | 20–33 | Bath |
| Tries: David Lemi, Andrew Blowers Con: Adrian Jarvis (2) Pen: Adrian Jarvis (2) | Report | Tries: Joe Maddock, Tom Cheeseman, Jonny Fa'amatuainu Con: Butch James (3) Pen: Butch James(4) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 11,021 |
| 7 September 2008 15:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 9–14 | Sale Sharks |
Pen: Rory Clegg (2) Drop Goal: Rory Clegg | Report | Tries: Charlie Hodgson Pen: Luke McAlister (3) |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 5,224 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 7 September 2008 16:00 |
| Gloucester | 8–20 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Olly Morgan Pen: Ryan Lamb | Report | Tries: Geordan Murphy, Toby Flood Con: Toby Flood, Julien Dupuy Pen: Toby Flood (2) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 13,109 Referee: Dave Pearson |
Round 2
edit| 12 September 2008 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 18–15 | Saracens |
| Pen: Luke McAlister (3) Charlie Hodgson (2) Drop Goal: Charlie Hodgson | Report | Pen: Glen Jackson (5) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 8,321 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 13 September 2008 14:45 |
| Bath | 17–21 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Nick Abendanon, Joe Maddock, Michael Lipman Con: Shaun Berne | Report | Tries: Luke Narraway, Willie Walker Con: Willie Walker Pen: Willie Walker (2) Drop Goal: Willie Walker |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 13 September 2008 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 31–13 | Bristol |
| Tries: Mike Brown, Gonzalo Tiesi, Jordan Turner-Hall, Danny Care, Tom Guest Con: Waisea Luveniyali (3) | Report | Tries: David Lemi Con: Luke Arscott Pen: Adrian Jarvis (2) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 9,497 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 13 September 2008 15:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 24–22 | London Irish |
| Tries: Geordan Murphy, Tom Croft, Ben Herring Con: Toby Flood (3) Pen: Toby Flood | Report | Tries: Delon Armitage, Seilala Mapusua, Steffon Armitage Con: Peter Hewat (2) Pen: Eoghan Hickey |
| Welford Road Attendance: 16,553 Referee: Chris White |
| 14 September 2008 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 10–11 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Paul Sackey Con: Dave Walder Pen: Dave Walder | Report | Tries: Sam Tuitupou Pen: Matt Jones, Loki Crichton |
| Adams Park Attendance: 7,668 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 14 September 2008 15:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 32–22 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Ollie Phillips, Andy Buist Con: Jonny Wilkinson (2) Pen: Jonny Wilkinson (5) Drop Goal: Jonny Wilkinson | Report | Tries: Sean Lamont Con: Bruce Reihana Pen: Bruce Reihana (4), Carlos Spencer |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 4,620 Referee: Andrew Small |
Round 3
edit| 19 September 2008 19:45 |
| Bristol | 6–9 | Sale Sharks |
| Pen: Ed Barnes, Adrian Jarvis | Report | Pen: Luke McAlister (2), Charlie Hodgson |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 8,111 |
| 20 September 2008 15:00 |
| Gloucester | 24–20 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Olly Morgan, Alasdair Strokosch Con: Willie Walker Pen: Olly Barkley, Willie Walker (2) Drop Goal: Willie Walker | Report | Tries: Mike Brown, Danny Care, Chris Malone Con: Chris Malone Pen: Chris Malone |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 12,260 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 20 September 2008 15:00 |
| London Irish | 16–20 | Bath |
| Tries: Alex Corbisiero, Elvis Seveali'i Pen: Peter Hewat, Eoghan Hickey | Report | Tries: Butch James Pen: Butch James (2), Jack Cuthbert (3) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 8,221 |
| 20 September 2008 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 24–20 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Bruce Reihana, Chris Ashton, Sean Lamont Con: Bruce Reihana (2), Stephen Myler Pen: Bruce Reihana | Report | Tries: Dominic Waldouck Pen: Dave Walder (5) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,021 Referee: Chris White |
| 20 September 2008 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 17–19 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Matt Mullan, Netani Talei Con: Loki Crichton (2) Pen: Loki Crichton | Report | Tries: Julien Dupuy Con: Julien Dupuy Pen: Toby Flood (4) |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,846 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 21 September 2008 15:00 |
| Saracens | 44–14 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Rodd Penney, Kevin Sorrell, Kameli Ratuvou, Hugh Vyvyan, Gordon Ross Con: Gordon Ross, Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (4) Drop Goal: Glen Jackson | Report | Tries: Tom May, Jonny Wilkinson Con: Jonny Wilkinson (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 8,139 Referee: Dean Richards |
Round 4
edit| 26 September 2008 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 23–9 | Gloucester |
| Tries: David Doherty, Sébastien Chabal Con: Luke McAlister, Lee Thomas Pen: Luke McAlister (2), Lee Thomas | Report | Pen: Olly Barkley (3) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,019 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 26 September 2008 20:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 17–3 | Bristol |
| Tries: John Rudd, Adam Balding Con: Jonny Wilkinson (2) Pen: Jonny Wilkinson | Report | Pen: Ed Barnes |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 6,056 Referee: Chris White |
| 26 September 2008 20:05 |
| Leicester Tigers | 19–28 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Johne Murphy Con: Toby Flood Pen: Toby Flood (4) | Report | Tries: Damien Varley Con: Jeremy Staunton Pen: Jeremy Staunton (5) Drop Goal: Jeremy Staunton (2) |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 27 September 2008 14:15 |
| Bath | 37–19 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries:Nick Abendanon, Joe Maddock, Shaun Berne, Michael Lipman, Duncan Bell Con: Butch James (3) Pen: Butch James (2) | Report | Tries: Chris Pennell Con: Loki Crichton Pen: Loki Crichton (3), Chris Pennell |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 27 September 2008 14:45 |
| Saracens | 26–12 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Rodd Penney, Michael Owen Con: Glen Jackson (2) Pen: Glen Jackson (3), Gordon Ross | Report | Pen: Stephen Myler (3) Drop Goal: Stephen Myler |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 7,409 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 27 September 2008 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 27–28 | London Irish |
| Tries: Ugo Monye, Danny Care, Tom Guest Con: Chris Malone (2), Waisea Luveniyali Pen: Chris Malone (2) | Report | Tries: Delon Armitage (2), Peter Hewat Con: Peter Hewat (2) Pen: Peter Hewat (3) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 11,138 Referee: Dean Richards |
Round 5
edit| 30 September 2008 19:45 |
| Gloucester | 39–23 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Iain Balshaw (3), James Simpson-Daniel (2) Con: Willie Walker Pen: Olly Barkley (4) | Report | Tries: Tom May, Matt Thompson, Phil Dowson Con: Rory Clegg Pen: Rory Clegg, Jonny Wilkinson |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 12,861 |
| 1 October 2008 19:30 |
| London Wasps | 23–27 | Bath |
| Tries: Riki Flutey, Tom Rees Con: Danny Cipriani, Jeremy Staunton Pen: Danny Cipriani (3) | Report | Tries: Joe Maddock, Michael Claassens, Pieter Dixon, Matt Stevens Con: Butch James (2) Pen: Butch James |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,052 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 1 October 2008 19:45 |
| Bristol | 16–23 | Saracens |
| Tries: David Lemi Con: Adrian Jarvis Pen: Ed Barnes (2), Adrian Jarvis | Report | Tries: Kameli Ratuvou Pen: Glen Jackson (5) Drop Goal: Glen Jackson |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 7,215 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 1 October 2008 19:45 |
| Leicester Tigers | 29–19 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Johne Murphy, Dan Hipkiss, Toby Flood Con: Toby Flood Pen: Toby Flood (4) | Report | Tries: Euan Murray Con: Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler (4) |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Chris White |
| 1 October 2008 19:45 |
| London Irish | 28–6 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Sailosi Tagicakibau, Alex Corbisiero, Thorpe, Peter Hewat Con: Peter Hewat Pen: Peter Hewat Drop Goal: Peter Hewat | Report | Pen: Charlie Hodgson (2) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 7,563 Referee: Ashley Rowden |
| 2 October 2008 20:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 23–30 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Miles Benjamin, Matt Jones Con: Matt Jones (2) Pen: Matt Jones (2) Drop goal: Matt Jones | Report | Tries: Ugo Monye (2), Mike Brown, Gonzalo Tiesi Con:Chris Malone (2) Pen: Chris Malone (2) |
| Sixways Attendance: 9,222 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
Round 6
edit| 14 November 2008 20:00 |
| Sale Sharks | 9–17 | Worcester Warriors |
Pen: Charlie Hodgson (3) | Report | Tries: Netani Talei Pen: Matt Jones (4) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 7,602 |
| 15 November 2008 13:00 |
| Bath | 25–21 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Pieter Dixon, Daniel Browne, Butch James Con: Butch James (2) Pen: Butch James (2) | Report | Tries: Johne Murphy, Mefin Davies Con: Geordan Murphy Pen: Derick Hougaard (3) |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 16 November 2008 15:00 |
| Bristol | 14–13 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Dan Ward-Smith, Luke Eves Con: Ed Barnes, Adrian Jarvis | Report | Tries: James Downey Con: Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler (2) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,310 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 16 November 2008 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 32–10 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Nick Evans, Chris Robshaw, Tom Guest Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (4) Drop Goal: Chris Malone | Report | Tries: Joe Simpson Con: Dave Walder Pen: Jeremy Staunton |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,638 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 16 November 2008 15:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 8–24 | London Irish |
| Tries: Brent Wilson Pen: Rory Clegg | Report | Tries: Thorpe, Declan Danaher, Steffon Armitage Con: Peter Hewat (3) Pen: Peter Hewat |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 5,099 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 16 November 2008 15:00 |
| Saracens | 21–25 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Ben Skirving, Penalty try Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (3) | Report | Tries: Olly Morgan, Anthony Allen, Lesley Vainikolo Con: Ryan Lamb (2) Pen: Ryan Lamb (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 8,535 Referee: Sean Davey |
Round 7
edit| 21 November 2008 20:00 |
| Gloucester | 39–10 | Bristol |
| Tries: Peter Buxton (2), Olly Morgan, Alex Brown, Ryan Lamb Con: Ryan Lamb (4) Pen: Ryan Lamb Drop Goal: Ryan Lamb | Report | Tries: David Lemi Con: Ed Barnes Pen: Adrian Jarvis |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 15,297 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 21 November 2008 20:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 26–11 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Chris Latham, Sam Tuitupou Con: Loki Crichton (2) Pen: Loki Crichton (2), Chris Pennell, Matt Jones | Report | Tries: Danny Williams Pen: Rory Clegg (2) |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,197 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 22 November 2008 13:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 28–28 | Bath |
| Tries: Paul Diggin, Mark Easter, Soane Tongaʻuiha Con: Bruce Reihana, Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler (2) Drop Goal: Stephen Myler | Report | Tries: Jack Cuthbert, Daniel Browne, Jonny Fa'amatuainu Con: Butch James (2) Pen: Butch James (3) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,473 |
| 22 November 2008 15:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 27–14 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Johne Murphy, Derick Hougaard, Matt Smith Con: Derick Hougaard (3) Pen: Derick Hougaard (2) | Report | Tries: Chris Brooker Pen: Nick Evans (3) |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,432 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 23 November 2008 15:00 |
| London Irish | 27–14 | Saracens |
| Tries: Tom Homer (2), Thorpe Pen: Peter Hewat (4) | Report | Tries: Wikus van Heerden Pen: Glen Jackson (3) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 8,954 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 23 November 2008 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 12–13 | Sale Sharks |
Pen: Dave Walder (4) | Report | Tries: Mark Cueto Con: Charlie Hodgson Pen: Charlie Hodgson (2) |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,027 Referee: Roy Maybank |
Round 8
edit| 28 November 2008 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 27–13 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Rory Lamont, Mark Cueto, Mathew Tait Con:Luke McAlister (3) Pen: Luke McAlister (2) | Report | Tries: Aaron Mauger Con: Julien Dupuy Pen: Julien Dupuy (2) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,586 Referee: Chris White |
| 28 November 2008 20:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 17–23 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Danny Williams, Tom May Con: Rory Clegg (2) Pen: Rory Clegg | Report | Tries: Charlie Beech Pen: Dave Walder (6) |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 5,489 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 29 November 2008 16:30 |
| Gloucester | 33–10 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Iain Balshaw, Luke Narraway, Olly Barkley, Lesley Vainikolo Con: Ryan Lamb (2) Pen: Ryan Lamb (3) | Report | Tries: Scott Gray Con: Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 13,494 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 30 November 2008 15:00 |
| Bristol | 13–18 | London Irish |
| Tries: Luke Eves Con: Ed Barnes Pen: Ed Barnes (2) | Report | Tries: Sailosi Tagicakibau, Shane Geraghty Con: Peter Hewat Pen: Peter Hewat (2) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,225 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 30 November 2008 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 21–14 | Bath |
| Tries: Jordan Turner-Hall, Ceri Jones Con:Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) | Report | Tries: Daniel Browne Pen: Butch James (3) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,178 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 30 November 2008 15:00 |
| Saracens | 23–6 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Kameli Ratuvou, Glen Jackson, Brad Barritt Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (2) | Report | Pen: Chris Pennell (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 6,059 Referee: Sean Davey |
Round 9
edit| 20 December 2008 13:30 |
| Leicester Tigers | 20–3 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Geordan Murphy, Aaron Mauger Con: Toby Flood (2) Pen: Toby Flood (2) | Report | Pen: Steve Jones |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,240 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 20 December 2008 14:15 |
| London Wasps | 33–24 | Saracens |
| Tries: Paul Sackey, Rob Hoadley, Josh Lewsey Con: Dave Walder (3) Pen: Danny Cipriani (3), Dave Walder | Report | Tries: Noah Cato (2) Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (4) |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,324 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 20 December 2008 14:45 |
| Bath | 24–20 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Matt Banahan, Daniel Browne Con:Butch James Pen: Butch James (4) | Report | Tries: Mark Cueto (2), Luke McAlister Con: Luke McAlister Pen: Luke McAlister |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 |
| 20 December 2008 15:00 |
| London Irish | 42–12 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Delon Armitage, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Paul Hodgson, Declan Danaher Con: Peter Hewat (2) Pen: Peter Hewat (6) | Report | Pen: Ryan Lamb (3), Willie Walker |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,706 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 20 December 2008 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 23–13 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Jon Clarke, James Downey Con:Stephen Myler (2) Pen: Stephen Myler (3) | Report | Tries: Ugo Monye Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,349 Referee: Chris White |
| 20 December 2008 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 20–20 | Bristol |
| Tries: Chris Latham, Penalty try Con: Eoghan Hickey (2) Pen: Eoghan Hickey (2) | Report | Tries: Lee Robinson, Dan Ward-Smith Con: Ed Barnes (2) Pen: Ed Barnes (2) |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,015 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
Round 10
edit| 26 December 2008 15:00 |
| Sale Sharks | 31–3 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (2), Mark Cueto, Charlie Hodgson Con: Charlie Hodgson (4) Pen: Charlie Hodgson | Report | Pen: Dave Walder |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 10,841 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 27 December 2008 13:30 |
| Saracens | 16–13 | London Irish |
| Tries: Moses Rauluni Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (3) | Report | Tries: Declan Danaher Con: Peter Hewat Pen: Peter Hewat (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 16,082 Referee: Chris White |
| 27 December 2008 14:15 |
| Bath | 25–14 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Michael Claassens (2), Matt Banahan Con:Butch James (2) Pen: Butch James (2) | Report | Tries: Juandré Kruger Pen: Stephen Myler (3) |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 27 December 2008 15:00 |
| Bristol | 10–29 | Gloucester |
| Tries: David Lemi Con: Adrian Jarvis Pen: Ed Barnes | Report | Tries: Mike Tindall (2), Olly Morgan, Lesley Vainikolo Con: Ryan Lamb (2), Olly Barkley Pen: Ryan Lamb |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 11,845 |
| 27 December 2008 15:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 16–16 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Phil Dowson Con:Rory Clegg Pen: Rory Clegg (3) | Report | Tries: Pat Sanderson Con: Eoghan Hickey Pen: Eoghan Hickey (3) |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 7,108 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 27 December 2008 16:00 |
| Harlequins | 26–26 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Mike Brown, Ugo Monye Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) | Report | Tries: Johne Murphy, Tom Croft Con: Toby Flood (2) Pen: Toby Flood (4) |
| Twickenham Attendance: 50,000 Referee: Dave Pearson |
Round 11
edit| 3 January 2009 15:00 |
| Gloucester | 22–16 | Saracens |
| Tries: Olly Morgan Con: Olly Barkley Pen: Olly Barkley (5) | Report | Tries: Richard Haughton Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (3) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 16,500 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 3 January 2009 15:00 |
| London Irish | 48–8 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Peter Hewat, Topsy Ojo, Seilala Mapusua, Alex Corbisiero, Declan Danaher, Steffon Armitage, Mike Catt Con: Peter Hewat (4), Shane Geraghty Pen: Peter Hewat | Report | Tries: Tim Visser Pen: Rory Clegg |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 10,978 Referee: Christophe Berdos |
| 3 January 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 30–8 | Bristol |
| Tries: Ben Foden, Paul Diggin, Jon Clarke Con: Stephen Myler (3) Pen: Stephen Myler (3) | Report | Tries: David Lemi Pen: Ed Barnes |
| Franklin's Gardens Attendance: 13,090 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 4 January 2009 13:30 |
| Leicester Tigers | 24–22 | Bath |
| Tries: Tom Croft (2) Con: Derick Hougaard Pen: Derick Hougaard (3) Drop Goal: Derick Hougaard | Report | Tries: Joe Maddock, Pieter Dixon, Stuart Hooper Con: Butch James (2) Pen: Butch James |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Chris White |
| 4 January 2009 16:00 |
| London Wasps | 24–18 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Chris Bishay, Penalty try Con: Danny Cipriani Pen: Danny Cipriani (3), Dave Walder | Report | Tries: Danny Care, Penalty try Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans, Chris Malone |
| Adams Park Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Sean Davey |
Round 12
edit| 9 January 2009 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 14–8 | London Irish |
| Tries: Mark Cueto Pen: Charlie Hodgson (2) Drop-goals: Charlie Hodgson | Report | Tries: Topsy Ojo Pen: Shane Geraghty |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,430 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 10 January 2009 17:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 17–13 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Paul Diggin (2), Ben Foden Con: Stephen Myler | Report | Tries: Toby Flood Con: Toby Flood Pen: Toby Flood (2) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,582 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 11 January 2009 15:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 10–7 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Johnny Williams Con: Rory Clegg Pen: Tom May | Report | Tries: Scott Lawson Con: Olly Barkley |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 5,026 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 11 January 2009 15:00 |
| Saracens | 37–13 | Bristol |
| Tries: Matías Agüero, Brad Barritt, Ben Skirving, Steve Borthwick Con: Glen Jackson (3), Gordon Ross Pen: Glen Jackson (3) | Report | Tries: Scott Linklater Con: Ed Barnes Pen: Ed Barnes (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 5,881 Referee: Martin Fox |
Rearranged fixtures
edit| 31 January 2009 14:45 |
| Gloucester | 23–21 | London Irish |
| Tries: Iain Balshaw Pen: Olly Barkley (6) | Report | Tries: Topsy Ojo, Adam Thompstone Con: Peter Hewat Pen: Peter Hewat (3) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 13,974 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 31 January 2009 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 27–6 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Gary Botha, Jim Evans, Penalty try Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans (2) | Report | Pen: Stephen Myler (2) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,332 Referee: Christophe Berdos |
| 31 January 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 20–37 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Chris Latham, Marcel Garvey Con: Joe Carlisle (2) Pen: Joe Carlisle (2) | Report | Tries: Chris Bell, Oriol Ripol, Chris Jones, Neil Briggs Con: Charlie Hodgson (4) Pen: Charlie Hodgson (2) Drop Goal: Charlie Hodgson |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,387 Referee: Rob Debney |
Round 13
edit| 13 February 2009 19:45 |
| Bristol | 3–35 | Newcastle Falcons |
Pen: Ed Barnes | Report | Tries: Geoff Parling, Ed Williamson, Brent Wilson, Andy Perry Con: Tom May (3) Pen: Tom May (3) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 8,808 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 14 February 2009 14:30 |
| London Irish | 9–14 | Harlequins |
Pen: Peter Hewat (2) Alfredo Lalanne | Report | Tries: Ceri Jones Pen: Nick Evans (3) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,321 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 14 February 2009 15:00 |
| Gloucester | 24–17 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Mark Foster, Apolosi Satala Con: Olly Barkley Pen: Olly Barkley (3) Drop Goal: Ryan Lamb | Report | Tries: Lee Thomas, Charlie Hodgson Con: Charlie Hodgson (2) Pen: Charlie Hodgson |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 13,466 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 14 February 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 20–15 | Saracens |
| Tries: Bruce Reihana Pen: Stephen Myler (5) | Report | Pen: Glen Jackson (4) Drop Goal: Glen Jackson |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,153 Referee: Greg Garner |
| 14 February 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 17–34 | Bath |
| Tries: Chris Latham, Loki Crichton Con: Joe Carlisle (2) Pen: Willie Walker | Report | Tries: Andrew Higgins (3), Joe Maddock Con: Butch James (4) Pen: Butch James (2) |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,096 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 15 February 2009 17:00 |
| London Wasps | 36–29 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Serge Betsen, Chris Bishay, John Hart Con: Danny Cipriani (3) Pen: Danny Cipriani(5) | Report | Tries: Scott Hamilton, Sam Vesty, Jordan Crane, Johne Murphy Con: Julien Dupuy (2), Sam Vesty Pen: Julien Dupuy |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,581 Referee: Dave Pearson |
Round 14
edit| 20 February 2009 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 32–13 | Bristol |
| Tries: Eifion Lewis-Roberts, Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe, Nick Macleod, Neil Briggs Con: Charlie Hodgson (3) Pen: Charlie Hodgson(2) | Report | Tries: Dan Ward-Smith Con: Adrian Jarvis Pen: Adrian Jarvis (2) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 8,605 |
| 20 February 2009 20:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 13–9 | Saracens |
| Tries: John Rudd Con: Tom May Pen: Tom May (2) | Report | Pen: Glen Jackson(3) |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 6,204 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 21 February 2009 14:15 |
| Bath | 20–20 | London Irish |
| Tries: Joe Maddock, Matt Banahan, Stuart Hooper Con: Butch James Pen: Butch James | Report | Tries: Topsy Ojo, Seilala Mapusua, Adam Thompstone Con: Shane Geraghty Pen: Shane Geraghty |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Chris White |
| 21 February 2009 14:45 |
| Harlequins | 14–9 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Tom Williams, Nick Evans Con: Nick Evans, Chris Malone | Report | Pen: Olly Barkley (3) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,638 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 21 February 2009 15:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 38–5 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Matt Smith, Alesana Tuilagi, Sam Vesty, Marcos Ayerza, Ben Youngs Con: Sam Vesty (3) , Julien Dupuy (2) Pen: Julien Dupuy | Report | Tries: Will Bowley |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,081 Referee: Romain Poite |
| 22 February 2009 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 9–5 | Northampton Saints |
| Report |
| Adams Park Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Rob Debney |
Round 15
edit| 28 February 2009 15:00 |
| Gloucester | 36–27 | Bath |
| Tries: James Simpson-Daniel (2), Charlie Sharples, Rory Lawson Con: Carlos Spencer, Olly Barkley Pen: Carlos Spencer, Olly Barkley (3) | Report | Tries: Andrew Higgins, Rob Hawkins (2) Con:Butch James (3) Pen: Butch James (2) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 16,121 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 28 February 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 13–19 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Paul Diggin Con: Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler, Barry Everitt | Report | Tries: Danny Williams, Tom May, Jon Golding Con: Tom May (2) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 12,908 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 28 February 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 13–12 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Alex Grove Con: Willie Walker Pen: Willie Walker Drop Goal: Willie Walker | Report | Pen: Danny Cipriani (4) |
| Sixways Attendance: 9,543 Referee: Martin Fox |
| 1 March 2009 13:00 |
| London Irish | 28–31 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Seilala Mapusua, Steffon Armitage (2), Sailosi Tagicakibau Con: Shane Geraghty Pen: Shane Geraghty (2) | Report | Tries: Matt Smith (2), Marcos Ayerza Con: Julien Dupuy (2) Pen: Julien Dupuy (4) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,104 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 1 March 2009 15:00 |
| Bristol | 14–17 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Neil Brew, Penalty try Con: Ed Barnes (2) | Report | Tries: David Strettle, Gary Botha, Ugo Monye Con: Chris Malone |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 5,005 Referee: Chris White |
| 1 March 2009 15:00 |
| Saracens | 24–23 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Noah Cato, Nick Lloyd Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (3) Drop Goal: Glen Jackson | Report | Tries: Lee Thomas, Dean Schofield (2) Con: Lee Thomas Pen: Lee Thomas (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 8,311 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
Round 16
edit| 7 March 2009 14:15 |
| Bath | 45–8 | Bristol |
| Tries: Joe Maddock (2), Alex Crockett (2), Daniel Browne, Penalty try Con: Butch James(6) Pen: Butch James | Report | Tries: Lee Robinson Pen: Ed Barnes |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 |
| 7 March 2009 14:45 |
| Leicester Tigers | 24–10 | Gloucester |
Pen: Julien Dupuy (7) Drop Goal: Geordan Murphy | Report | Tries: Iain Balshaw Con: Olly Barkley Pen: Olly Barkley |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 7 March 2009 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 21–15 | Saracens |
| Tries: Danny Care, Ceri Jones Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) | Report | Tries: Richard Haughton, Wikus van Heerden Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,638 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 7 March 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 12–22 | Northampton Saints |
Pen: Willie Walker (4) | Report | Tries: Paul Diggin, Scott Gray, Joe Ansbro Con: Barry Everitt (2) Pen: Barry Everitt |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,319 |
| 8 March 2009 13:15 |
| Sale Sharks | 25–32 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Neil Briggs Con: Charlie Hodgson Pen: Charlie Hodgson (6) | Report | Tries: Danny Williams, Jon Golding, Brent Wilson, Andy Fenby Con: Tom May (3) Pen: Tom May (2) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 7,907 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 8 March 2009 15:30 |
| London Wasps | 21–16 | London Irish |
| Tries: Pat Barnard, Penalty try Con: Danny Cipriani Pen: Danny Cipriani (3) | Report | Tries: Adam Thompstone Con: Shane Geraghty Pen: Shane Geraghty (3) |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,525 Referee: Romain Poite |
Round 17
edit| 13 March 2009 19:45 |
| Bristol | 17–23 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Luke Arscott, David Lemi Con: Ed Barnes (2) Pen: Ed Barnes | Report | Tries: Dan Hipkiss, Dan Cole Con: Sam Vesty, Julien Dupuy Pen: Sam Vesty (3) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,037 Referee: Greg Garner |
| 14 March 2009 15:00 |
| Gloucester | 24–22 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Olly Morgan, Iain Balshaw, Akapusi Qera Pen: Olly Barkley (3) | Report | Tries: Lachlan Mitchell Con: Dave Walder Pen: Dave Walder (5) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 15,249 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 14 March 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 38–3 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Ben Foden, Paul Diggin, James Downey, Roger Wilson Con: Barry Everitt Stephen Myler (2) Pen: Barry Everitt (4) | Report | Drop Goal: Charlie Hodgson |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,250 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 15 March 2009 13:00 |
| London Irish | 38–17 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Seilala Mapusua, Clarke Dermody, James Hudson, Thorpe, Hala’ufia Con: Tom Homer (2) Pen: Tom Homer (3) | Report | Tries: Willie Walker, Greg Rawlinson Con: Willie Walker (2) Pen: Willie Walker |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 8,434 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 15 March 2009 13:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 24–16 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Tim Visser, Tom May Con: Tom May Pen: Tom May (4) | Report | Tries: Mike Brown Con: Mike Brown Pen: Nick Evans (3) |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 7,705 |
| 15 March 2009 13:00 |
| Saracens | 20–16 | Bath |
| Tries: Rodd Penney (2), Alex Walker, Donald Barrell | Report | Tries: Alex Crockett Con: Butch James Pen: Butch James (3) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 8,092 Referee: Chris White |
Round 18
edit| 21 March 2009 13:30 |
| Bath | 36–25 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Joe Maddock (2), Andy Beattie Con: Butch James (2), Shaun Berne Pen: Butch James (5) | Report | Tries: Tim Visser, Andy Fenby, Brent Wilson Con: Tom May (2) Pen: Tom May (2) |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 21 March 2009 14:45 |
| Leicester Tigers | 46–16 | Saracens |
| Tries: Scott Hamilton (2), Dan Hipkiss, Louis Deacon, Tom Varndell, Penalty try Con: Julien Dupuy (2), Sam Vesty, Derick Hougaard (2) Pen: Julien Dupuy, Derick Hougaard | Report | Tries: Chris Wyles Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (2) Drop Goal: Justin Marshall |
| Welford Road Attendance: 16,328 |
| 22 March 2009 14:30 |
| London Irish | 32–27 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Adam Thompstone, Penalty try Con: Tom Homer (2) Pen: Tom Homer (6) | Report | Tries: Bruce Reihana, Roger Wilson Con: Barry Everitt Pen: Bruce Reihana (4), Barry Everitt |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 21,295 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 22 March 2009 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 38–20 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Seb Stegmann, De Wet Barry, Gary Botha, Tom Guest Con: Chris Malone (3) Pen: Chris Malone (4) | Report | Tries: Charlie Hodgson Pen: Charlie Hodgson (5) |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 11,592 Referee: Chris White |
| 22 March 2009 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 21–19 | Bristol |
| Tries: Lachlan Mitchell, Charlie Beech Con: Dave Walder Pen: Danny Cipriani (3) | Report | Tries: Lee Robinson (2), David Lemi Con: Ed Barnes (2) |
| Adams Park Attendance: 8,498 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 22 March 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 14–10 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Marcel Garvey Pen: Willie Walker (3) | Report | Tries: Penalty try Con: Carlos Spencer Pen: Carlos Spencer |
| Sixways Attendance: 12,024 Referee: Dave Pearson |
Round 19
edit| 27 March 2009 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 23–16 | Bath |
| Tries: Mark Cueto, Charlie Hodgson, Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Con: Charlie Hodgson Pen: Charlie Hodgson (2) | Report | Tries: Jonny Fa'amatuainu Con: Jack Cuthbert Pen: Ryan Davis (3) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,808 Referee: Sean Davey |
| 27 March 2009 20:00 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 14–10 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Tane Tuʻipulotu Pen: Tom May (2) Drop Goal: Tom May | Report | Tries: Ben Youngs Con: Toby Flood Pen: Toby Flood |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 7,614 Referee: Chris White |
| 29 March 2009 12:30 |
| Bristol | 37–18 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Tom Arscott, Lee Robinson (2), Alifatu Junior Fatialofa, Mariano Sambucetti, Haydn Thomas Con: Ed Barnes (2) Drop Goal: Tom Arscott | Report | Tries: Dale Rasmussen, Kai Horstmann Con: Willie Walker Pen: Willie Walker (2) |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 5,403 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 29 March 2009 14:30 |
| Saracens | 19–14 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Francisco Leonelli Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (4) | Report | Tries: Tom Voyce Pen: Danny Cipriani (3) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 16,257 Referee: Andrew Small |
Rearranged fixtures
edit| 1 April 2009 19:45 |
| Harlequins | 60–14 | Worcester Warriors |
| Tries: Mike Brown, Tom Williams, Jordan Turner-Hall, Ugo Monye, Danny Care, Tani Fuga, Chris Robshaw, Nick Easter (3) Con: Chris Malone (2), Waisea Luveniyali (3) | Report | Tries: Charlie Fellows, Shaun Ruwers Con: Loki Crichton, Joe Carlisle |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 10,446 |
| 1 April 2009 20:00 |
| Bath | 22–14 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Jonny Fa'amatuainu Con: Butch James Pen: Butch James (5) | Report | Tries: Riki Flutey Pen: Danny Cipriani (2), Jeremy Staunton |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Rob Debney |
Round 20
edit| 4 April 2009 14:45 |
| Bath | 3–19 | Harlequins |
Pen: Butch James | Report | Tries: Penalty try Con: Chris Malone Pen: Chris Malone (3) Drop Goal: Danny Care |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 4 April 2009 15:00 |
| London Irish | 38–21 | Bristol |
| Tries: Adam Thompstone (2), Paul Hodgson, Nick Kennedy (2), Steffon Armitage Con: Delon Armitage Pen: Tom Homer (2) | Report | Tries: Luke Eves, Scott Linklater, David Lemi Con: Tom Arscott (3) |
| Madejski Stadium Attendance: 11,262 Referee: Nigel Owens |
| 4 April 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 40–22 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Paul Diggin (2), Bruce Reihana, Dylan Hartley Con: Stephen Myler (2), Barry Everitt (2) Pen: Stephen Myler (4) | Report | Tries: Mark Foster, Nick Wood, Will James Con: Ryan Lamb (2) Pen: Olly Barkley |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,426 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 4 April 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 22–8 | Saracens |
| Tries: Alex Grove Con: Willie Walker Pen: Willie Walker (3), Matt Jones Drop Goal: Willie Walker | Report | Tries: David Seymour Pen: Gordon Ross |
| Sixways Attendance: 10,118 Referee: Chris White |
| 4 April 2009 17:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 37–31 | Sale Sharks |
| Tries: Scott Hamilton (2), Dan Hipkiss, Sam Vesty, Alesana Tuilagi Con: Sam Vesty, Toby Flood (2) Pen: Toby Flood (2) | Report | Tries: Mark Cueto (2), Neil Briggs Con: Charlie Hodgson (2) Pen: Charlie Hodgson (4) |
| Welford Road Attendance: 17,498 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 5 April 2009 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 12–6 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Pen: Danny Cipriani (3) Drop Goal: Danny Cipriani | Report | Pen: Tom May (2) |
| Adams Park Attendance: 9,740 Referee: Dean Richards |
Round 21
edit| 17 April 2009 19:45 |
| Sale Sharks | 28–6 | Harlequins |
| Tries: Chabal, Wigglesworth, Keil, Penalty try Con: Hodgson (4) | Report | Pen: Luveniyali, Gomarsall |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,579 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 18 April 2009 15:00 |
| Northampton Saints | 21–17 | London Irish |
| Tries: Dickson, Kruger Con: Myler Pen: Myler (3) | Report | Tries: Tagicakibau Pen: Armitage (4) |
| Franklin’s Gardens Attendance: 13,405 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 19 April 2009 15:00 |
| Bristol | 18–36 | London Wasps |
| Tries: Robinson, Phillips Con: Barnes Pen: Barnes (2) | Report | Tries: Lewsey, Cipriani, Simpson (2), Betsen Con: Cipriani (4) Pen: Cipriani |
| Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,508 |
| 19 April 2009 15:00 |
| Saracens | 13–16 | Leicester Tigers |
| Tries: Leonelli Con: Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (2) | Report | Tries: Hamilton, Erinle Pen: Vesty (2) |
| Vicarage Road Attendance: 11,275 |
| 19 April 2009 15:45 |
| Newcastle Falcons | 14–15 | Bath |
| Tries: Williams, Young Con: May (2) | Report | Tries: Hape, Claassens Con: Davis Pen: Davis |
| Kingston Park Attendance: 7,804 Referee: Andrew Small |
| 21 April 2009 19:30 |
| Gloucester | 6–13 | Worcester Warriors |
| Con: Barkley (2) | Report | Tries: Talei Con: Walker Pen: Walker (2) |
| Kingsholm Attendance: 14,035 Referee: Rob Debney |
Round 22
edit| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| Bath | 33–18 | Saracens |
| Tries: Andrew Higgins, Matt Banahan, Peter Short Con: Ryan Davis (3) Pen: Ryan Davis (4) | Report | Tries: Chris Wyles, Noah Cato Con: Glen Jackson Pen: Glen Jackson (2) |
| Recreation Ground Attendance: 10,600 Referee: Rob Debney |
| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| Harlequins | 31–12 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tries: Mike Brown, Ugo Monye, Tani Fuga, Nick Easter (2) Con: Waisea Luveniyali (3) | Report | Tries: Geoff Parling, Hall Charlton Con: Tom May |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,638 Referee: Dean Richards |
| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 73–3 | Bristol |
| Tries: Geordan Murphy (2), Dan Hipkiss, Sam Vesty, Johne Murphy, Toby Flood, Julian White, Jordan Crane, Ben Woods, Ayoola Erinle, Tom Varndell Con: Geordan Murphy (2), Sam Vesty (3), Julien Dupuy (4) | Report | Pen: Luke Arscott |
| Walkers Stadium Attendance: 18,816 Referee: Tim Wigglesworth |
| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| London Wasps | 34–3 | Gloucester |
| Tries: Tom Voyce, Riki Flutey (2), Simon Shaw Con: Danny Cipriani (2), Jeremy Staunton (2) Pen: Danny Cipriani (2) | Report | Pen: Olly Barkley |
| Adams Park Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| Sale Sharks | 24–18 | Northampton Saints |
| Tries: Mathew Tait, Eifion Lewis-Roberts, Dean Schofield, Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Con: Charlie Hodgson (2) | Report | Tries: Sean Lamont, Neil Best Con: Stephen Myler Pen: Stephen Myler (2) |
| Edgeley Park Attendance: 9,724 Referee: Chris White |
| 25 April 2009 15:00 |
| Worcester Warriors | 15–32 | London Irish |
| Tries: Chris Fortey, George Crook Con: Joe Carlisle Pen: Joe Carlisle | Report | Tries: Declan Danaher, Paul Hodgson, Chris Hala'ufia, Adam Thompstone, Sailosi Tagicakibau Con: Delon Armitage (2) Pen: Delon Armitage |
| Sixways Attendance: 11,241 Referee: Andrew Small |
Play-offs
editSemi-finals
edit| 9 May 2009 15:00 |
| Leicester Tigers | 24–10 | Bath |
| Tries: Hipkiss 17' c Vesty 38' c Moody 69' c Conv: Dupuy (3/3) Pen: Dupuy 51' | Report | Tries: Claassens 46' m Hooper 57' m |
| Walkers Stadium Attendance: 18,850 Referee: Dave Pearson |
| 9 May 2009 17:30 |
| Harlequins | 0–17 | London Irish |
| Report | Tries: Hudson 52' c Catt 75' c Conv: D. Armitage (2/2) Pen: D. Armitage 43' |
| Twickenham Stoop Attendance: 12,638 Referee: Chris White |
Final
edit| 16 May 2009 17:30 |
| Leicester Tigers | 10–9 | London Irish |
| Tries: Crane 61' c Conv: Dupuy (1/1) Pen: Dupuy 17' | Report Report 2 | Pens: D. Armitage 48',71' DG: Hewat 0' |
| Twickenham Attendance: 81,601 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
Top scorers
editNote: Flags to the left of player names indicate national team as has been defined under World Rugby eligibility rules, or primary nationality for players who did not earn international senior caps. Players may hold one or more non-WR nationalities.
Most pointseditSource:[2]
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Most trieseditSource:[3]
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Notes
edit- ^ Under Heineken Cup rules, an extra berth is given to either England, France, or Italy, depending on which country's club advances the farthest in the previous season's Heineken Cup. No Italian team made the knockout stage; France's only representative in the knockout stage; Toulouse, went out in the quarter-finals.
- ^ "2008-09 Premiership Rugby top points scorers". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "2008-09 Premiership Rugby top try scorers". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 1 September 2020.