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Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm

Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat Lam’s side ground out victory in a bruising West Country derby.

By Ben Jaycock · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Bristol Bears secured a 20-7 victory over Exeter Chiefs in a rainy derby at Ashton Gate.
Gabriel Ibitoye led Bristol with a try, a turnover, and an assist on the late score.
Tries were scored by Ibitoye and Ivanishvili for Bristol, while Fisilau scored for Exeter.

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Bristol Bears defeated Exeter Chiefs 20-7 in a rain-soaked West Country derby at Ashton Gate. Winger Gabriel Ibitoye starred in the difficult conditions, scoring a try, securing a crucial turnover, and helping set up a late score to seal the win for Pat Lam's side.

Ibitoye and Ivanishvili each scored tries for Bristol, with Williams adding two conversions and two penalties. Exeter Chiefs managed a single converted try from Fisilau, converted by Slade, in the attritional contest.

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Bristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm

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