Gloucester Rugby hold on to beat Exeter Chiefs

Gloucester Rugby booked their place in the final of the European Challenge Cup thanks to a 30-19 win over Exeter Chiefs.

Both sides exchanged early penalties before Gloucester scored the game's first try as Billy Meakes latched onto a James Hook grubber kick and touched the ball down.

Exeter kept in touch thanks to the reliable boot of Henry Slade, who kicked three penalties.

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However, with just over 10 minutes to go, Gloucester pulled clear as Tom Savage picked the ball up from a collapsed maul and crashed over the line.

Exeter set up a tense finish as Elvis Taione scored a try, but Jonny May dashed their hopes as he dived over just two minutes later.

Gloucester will play Edinburgh in the final.