Phil Dowson was relieved after his Northampton Saints side sealed a 40-36 last-gasp win against Wasps in Sunday's clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Northampton wing Courtnall Skosan scored a late try to clinch a 40-36 win for his team in Sunday's clash with Wasps, while Saracens proved too strong for Newcastle.
Wasps, who are struggling financially, withstood a Bath fightback to claim their first Premiership victory of the season after securing a 39-31 triumph at the Rec.
A superb second half fightback helped Saracens to a 30-27 victory over Harlequins while Northampton, Leicester, Bristol and Sale also sealed wins over London Irish, Newcastle, Wasps and Bath respectively.
