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Bristol fell to a 15th league loss of 2016-17 at home to local rivals Gloucester
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The Premiership’s bottom club remain seven points adrift with four matches to play
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They also have the top three to play in an arduous run in
Jonny May’s last-gasp try at Ashton Gate meant Gloucester left with maximum points against a spirited Bristol side in their clash on Friday night.
Fly-halves Billy Burns and Bill Searle exchanged penalties early on before Charlie Sharples converted try gave the visitors the lead.
Fly-half Burns then extended the Cherry & Whites lead to 10 points, but Searle responded with another three-pointer just before the break to reduce the deficit, 6-10.
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Searle slotted another kick after 54 minutes, but the host’s job was made even tougher two minutes later as Burns crossed unopposed for the visitors second try
The fly-half then added the conversion himself, making it a long way back for Bristol, 9-20.
The home fans were then heading for the exits after replacement Lewis Ludlow barged over for the visitors but there was time for Max Crumpton to dot down a consolation for Bristol.
However, England wing May rounded off a length of the field effort with the final action of the match to secure Gloucester a try-scoring bonus-point.
