West Country Sport
The latest sports news from ITV West Country
The latest sports news from ITV West Country
Gloucester keep up the pressure on the Premiership leaders after a hard fought victory over Leicester.
It was a dream start for the Cherry and Whites with Charlie Sharples scoring a first minute try.
After a penalty apiece, Scott Hamilton crossed the line to reduce the deficit in the 13th minute.
Freddie Burns then increased the home side's advantage with a great try after chipping the Leicester defence.
Akapusi Qera's second half try looked to have made the game safe, but when the hosts had two players sin-biinned, Leicester were awarded a penalty try which closed the gap to just six points.
It led to a tense final 18 minutes, but Gloucester held on for their fifth league win of the season.
Yeovil Town won for a club record 8th time in a row. Bristol Rovers also won, Cheltenham drew and Bristol City lost in the Severnside derby.
There were wins today for both Bristol clubs and Yeovil Town. Swindon Town could only draw and Cheltenham Town slipped to defeat.
Bath have beaten West Country rivals Gloucester 32 - 5 in the LV= Cup.