Chiefs qualify for Heineken Cup after derby win
Exeter Chiefs beat West Country rivals Gloucester with the last kick of the match at Sandy Park.
A vital win for the Gulls
Torquay United won 2-0 at Morecambe to move above Plymouth Argyle on goal difference after the Pilgrims lost 1-0 at home to Rotherham.
Yeovil cement play-off place
Yeovil Town secured their place in the League One play-offs; Exeter CIty drew; Plymouth Argyle lost and Torquay United's game was postponed.
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Today's rugby results
In the Premiership, the Exeter Chiefs lost 12-9 at home to Leicester Tigers.
A try-less contest was won by four Toby Flood kicks. Gareth Steenson kicked three penalties for the hosts, and he had an opportunity to snatch a draw in the last minute, but his kick fell just short of the posts.
In the Championship, Plymouth Albion won 16-9 at London Scottish. Aaron Carpenter scored the only try of the match in the first half, with the rest of Albion's points coming from the boot of Declan Cusack.
The Cornish Pirates' match at Rotherham Titans was called off because of snow.
Snow postpones sporting fixtures
Heavy snow in the north of England has severely affected the weekend's sporting fixtures.
In football, Plymouth Argyle's match at Chesterfield and Exeter City's trip to Rotherham United are both off.
And in rugby's Championship, the Cornish Pirates clash at Rotherham Titans has also been postponed.
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Argyle move out of the drop zone
Plymouth Argyle climbed out of the relegation zone after a 2-1 win over Fleetwood. Exeter City also won and Torquay United drew at Southend.
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It's a big day for the region's football teams. Plymouth Argyle could climb out of the League Two relegation zone if they beat Fleetwood at Home Park.
Torquay United could slip into the drop zone this afternoon. The Gulls have a tough test at Southend.
At the other end of the table, Exeter City can cement their place in the play-off places with a win over fellow promotion chasers Bradford.
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No wins for the West Country's teams
A disappointing weekend for the region's teams. None of them managed to win, but there were away draws for Yeovil Town and Exeter City.
Read the full storyPlymouth Albion 15 - 19 Jersey
Plymouth Albion suffered their ninth straight defeat after losing at home to Jersey.
The visitors scored two quick tries at the start of the second period to lead 19-3. Albion hit back with two late touch downs from Tom Cowan-Dickie and Tom Bowen, but Jersey held on for the win.
The Cornish Pirates take on Moseley at the Mennaye Field tomorrow lunchtime (1.15pm).
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Torquay fighting for League safety
Torquay United play Oxford United at Plainmoor this weekend knowing that every point is vital at this stage of the season as they hover precariously close to the bottom of the League Two table.
Jeff Welch reports:
Bristol Rovers v Exeter City preview
Exeter City will move into the League Two automatic promotion places tonight if they beat Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
Read the full storyAn unbeaten weekend for the West Country's teams
Yeovil Town got back to winning ways after Ed Upson's goal secured the three points against Tranmere in League One.
In League Two, Torquay United ended a run of seven straight defeats with a goal-less draw at Accrington Stanley.
Exeter City were 3-0 winners against Northampton. Jamie Cureton, Jake Gosling and an own goal move the Grecians above Northampton in the table.
And Plymouth Argyle are off the foot of the table after winning 2-1 against fellow strugglers Barnet. The Pilgrims had to come from behind, but Conor Hourihane and Ronan Murray struck on either side of the break.
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