Warriors snatch dramatic win

The Warriors had taken the lead with a try from centre Sam Tuitupou and then a Matthew Jones penalty, before Wasps hit back through England winger Paul Sackey.

Dave Walder, making his return from a broken ankle, slotted a penalty to push Wasps ahead - but he missed a crucial late shot at goal. Then nine minutes into injury time, Miles Benjamin caused panic in the Wasps defence - and Crichton was able to step up to seal the victory.

Worcester, without new dad Matthew Powell and Achilles injury victim Rico Gear, took the lead after 20 minutes when Josh Lewsey mis-judged Jones' high-ball and spilled it deep inside his own 22. Tuitupou, who had over-run the original kick, pounced on the loose ball ahead of a desperately retreating Wasps defence to dive over the line.

Jones missed his conversion but slotted a penalty to extend the Worcester lead, before Wasps eventually found some fluency and forced the Warriors on to the back foot.

Scrum-half Eion Reddan created a gap with a nicely angled run from the back of a ruck and slipped a neat inside pass for Sackey to score under the posts and bring Wasps back to within a point at half-time.

In the second half, after hammering away but failing to chisel a gap in the Worcester defence, Wasps earned a penalty and settled for the three points.

Worcester then pummelled the Wasps line and earned a penalty. They decided against going for goal. It was a gamble and appeared to have cost them the game as Wasps forced the turnover and cleared their lines.

Worcester did think they had scored again when Chris Latham ghosted over the line following a slick midfield move - but play was called back for a forward pass.

Walder missed a late penalty shot - and ultimately, that proved decisive. Benjamin attacked, and Crichton stepped up to win the match.