Exeter moved back to the top of the Premiership table with an unconvincing 14-9 win over battling Bristol at Sandy Park. The victory took them four points clear of second-placed Saracens, but fierce tackling from the visitors frustrated a Chiefs’ side which lacked creation. Ian Madigan kicked three penalties for Bristol to earn his side a deserved bonus point. Bristol continued to dominate and deservedly took the lead when Madigan kicked a simple penalty before the visitors bungled the restart. Randall then hoisted an aimless box kick but Steenson and Phil Dollman collided with each other to concede a penalty, which Madigan knocked over.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2019 17:03 UTC