Then, just before the half-time whistle, Blues lifted the siege and at last moved into the Bristol 22 to score their first try.

BBC: Blues 34-18 Bristol

Bristol-Myers needs a big score.

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But Quins hit back with a converted try from Tom Williams before Bristol regained the lead with a second score from replacement David Blaney.

BBC: Bristol 20-7 Harlequins

Lemi exploded through a crowd of defenders to score a converted try as Bristol enjoyed the better of the closing stages but it was little consolation for the visitors as Gloucester secured the West country bragging rights.

BBC: Gloucester 39-10 Bristol

Nottingham Forest missed the chance to move out of the Championship drop zone as they failed to score for a fifth successive game in the goalless draw at fellow strugglers Bristol City.

BBC: Sport - Bristol City 0-0 Nott'm Forest

The visitors had scrum-half Danny Care yellow-carded for persistent infringement just before the break and Bristol took advantage when wing Anthony Elliott linked up with Rob Higgitt to put Lemi clear to score in the corner.

BBC: Bristol 20-7 Harlequins