A five-week break has been implemented in the Premiership, with the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals pushed back.
Exeter Chiefs have returned to the Premiership summit, while Wasps and Saracens also celebrated victories.
England overlook Mako Vunipola as a coronavirus precaution, yet he will play for Saracens against Leicester Tigers.
Mako Vunipola could play for Saracens this weekend, but England were advised not to take any risks following the prop's trip overseas.
Marland Yarde was in fine form as Sale Sharks went second in the Premiership table in style against Leicester Tigers.
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.
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.