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Bristol snatch dramatic win over Falcons

18/02/2007

A last-gasp penalty try gave Bristol a thrilling 22-21 win over Newcastle in the Guinness Premiership at the Memorial Stadium.

Bristol, who trailed 9-11 at the break, were fired on by three penalties from David Hill and two from Jason Strange.

Struggling Newcastle led until the final minute with tries from Jamie Noon and Matthew Tait.

Toby Flood continued his sparkling form with three penalties and a conversion for the visitors.

The result sees Bristol move to within a point of leaders Leicester with a game in hand while the Falcons remain two places off the bottom.

Elsewhere, reigning champions Sale remain in mid-table after losing18-26 to Wasps at Adams Park.

The hosts clinched victory thanks to tries from Tom Rees and Jeremy Staunton which were converted by Alex King, who also kicked four penalties.

Mark Cueto scored the game's first try for the visitors while Chris Bell crossed the line in the closing stages.

The Sharks' miserable day was capped off by substitute Sebastian Chabal limping off in the second half.

A late try gave Saracens a dramatic 24-22 victory over Gloucester at the Madjeski stadium.

Kris Chesney crossed the line in the closing stages, which was converted by Glen Jackson, and saw the hosts home.

Gloucester, who led 13-11 at the break, went in front after a try from Alex Brown while Ludovic Mercier kicked five penalties.

Saracens fought back with Kameli Ratuvou touching down before Chesney's try in the closing stages.

The result sees Saracens close the gap on fourth-placed Gloucester to two points.

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