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Leeds defeat title rivals Exeter

Tom Biggs
Winger Bigg's try won the game for Leeds

Leeds Carnegie have one foot back in the Premiership after a dramatic 18-16 win over rivals Exeter at Headingley.

Exeter lead 16-6 midway through the second half thanks to a Drauniniu try and two penalties from Gareth Steenson.

Leeds fought back with a penalty try and Tom Biggs effort, while Jason Strange added eight points from the boot.

Steenson had a chance to win the game for Exeter deep into injury time, but his penalty from halfway fell short.

Leeds claimed four points for the win, while Exeter gained a losing bonus point, which means Leeds' lead at the top of the division is now eight points after 17 games.

Leeds director of rugby Andy Key told BBC Radio Leeds: "Credit to the players, as they showed fantastic composure at the right time.

"You can be the best team physically prepared, but at times it's actually more the mental side of things that wins you games.

"I' very proud of the lads, because Exeter threw everything at us."



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