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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

And that's full time at Sandy Park! What an epic final 10 minutes of rugby. Wasps will certainly be kicking themselves that it was too little too late with those two late tries but it was a valiant effort nonetheless, clinching the losing bonus point. But that can't be taken away from the supreme performance from the home side, with the two second half tries proving to be the difference between the sides, coupled with the steely defence right at the depth. Perhaps a little disappointed not to seal the game off with a fourth and bonus point try but somewhat fortunate to leave the field with the win. But that concludes Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this thrilling encounter - hope you enjoyed it!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Try for Wasps! After relentless pressure and turning down of attempts at goal, the Wasps pack finally crash over the Exeter line in a rolling maul. Ashley Johnson with the try, redeeming himself for the yellow card in the first half. Goode adds the extras to set up a thrilling last few minutes. 30-26 to Exeter.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Steenson exits the field to make way for Henry Slade. Applauds echo around the stadium after an excellent kicking performance (6 from 6) from the fly-half!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Try to Wasps! An excellent break from Jacobs sees the ball fed out wide to the speedster Christian Wade who touches down for the visitors first try of the afternoon! Andy Goode adds the extras to set up a thrilling final 10 minutes. 30-19 to Exeter.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Try for Exeter! Quick thinking from Thomas with the tap and go sets Tom James with a free run down the line from halfway to touch down for his second and Exeter's third try of the game! Exeter really beginning to pull away now. Steenson continues his pristine kicking performance with yet another successful attempt at goal! Chiefs now lead 30-12.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Try for Exeter! Just the start they would have been looking for and a crucial score in the game. After scrappy scrums and multiple resets, Chiefs finally get their hands on the ball. A clever grubber from Dollman and a resulting mistake from Christian Wade sees Chiefs regather the ball for Scaysbrook to touch down for the second try of the game. Steenson successful with the boot once more and now extends the lead to 23-12.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Ashley Johnson re-joins the action after his 10 minute spell in the bin.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

And referee Martin Fox blows his whistle drawing this tightly-contested half to a close at Sandy Park. Some excellent defence on both sides has ruled out almost certain tries. Very little between the sides except for that well taken Tom James try midway through the half. Some brilliant kicking from Exeter's accurate and consistent fly-half Gareth Steenson putting his side in the lead by 4 as both teams enter the dressing rooms. But that's not be taken away from Andy Goode's solid performance with the boot in the first 40 minutes with the blustery conditions affecting that one miss from 4. But London Wasps are still very much in the game and will certainly be looking to start the brighter of the two teams - so stay tuned for the 2nd half!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Penalty to Wasps! After relentless Wasps pressure and great Exeter defence, the home side are finally penalised at the breakdown. Goode is successful with his attempt at goal right out on the touchline and reduces the deficit to 4 points, right on the stroke of half-time!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Yellow card for Wasps! Johnson the guilty party, penalised for a high tackle. Steenson steps up and makes it 4 from 4 for the afternoon, and thus extends his side's lead to 7. 16-9 to Exeter.