WORCESTER Warriors produced an inspired display to see off third-placed Gloucester 27-20 and retain their place in the Gallagher Premiership for another season.
Second-half tries from Niall Annett and Darren Barry saw Warriors overcome a 15-13 half-time deficit to defeat their local rivals whose scores came from Willi Heinz and Henry Purdy (2).
Fly-half Duncan Weir racked up 17 points including a first-half try on a glorious day at Sixways in front of almost 10,000 spectators.
The triumph leaves Newcastle Falcons on the brink of relegation as they are nine points adrift of Leicester Tigers with two games remaining.
FIVE TALKING POINTS: Worcester Warriors 27 Gloucester 20
HOW IT HAPPENED: Worcester Warriors 27-20 Gloucester
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