Full time at Sandy Park and Leicester have ran out 21-9 winners against Exeter. Despite an improved performance from the home side in the second half, Leicester held on for the win. The damage was done in the first half by Leicester after tries from Ben Youngs and Vereniki Goneva. A tough win but the champions grinned out the victory. Leicester are now up to third in the table, Exeter down to 7th. Thanks for following on Ultimate Rugby, enjoy the rest of the weekend!

1 minute into extra time and Exeter knock on the ball to bring the game to a close.

Vereniki Goneva has been awarded man of the match. In the last play here at Sandy Park.

That kick from Flood should do it for the away side. Now lead by 12 points. 5 minutes remain.

Exeter penalised in the ruck and Leicester have a chance to extend their lead through Toby Flood. They take that chance and now lead 21-9.

Leicester now pushing inside the 22. Exeter defence keeping them out.

Exeter attacking hard here. Currently on their 14th phase but its knocked on in the tackle. Leicester scrum on the 5 metre.

Toby Flood extends Leicester's lead to 9 points. Against the run of play but Leicester will take the points.

Exeter with another 3 points. Becoming a real threat to Leicester's defence but aren't able to cross the line. Gareth Steenson happy to come away with 3 points.

Exeter pushing but Ewers knocks on. Leicester clear.