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Fitz Harding (right) scored Bristol's fourth try in the 32nd minute [Getty Images]
The Prem
Bristol (33) 53
Tries: Marmion, Ravouvou 2, Harding, Penalty try, Jordan, Oghre Cons: Williams 5 Pens: Jordan 2
Gloucester (12) 12
Tries: Barton, Gwynne Cons: C Atkinson
Bristol Bears boosted their Prem play-off hopes with a convincing seven-try win over Gloucester at Ashton Gate.
Bears' director of rugby Pat Lam said they "had to" beat the Cherry and Whites to have any hope of reaching the top four after two straight defeats, and his side scored with their first three entries into the visitors' 22.
Kieran Marmion dotted down from close range before two tries from Keleveti Ravouvou, a Fitz Harding score, and a penalty try gave them a bonus point and a comfortable 33-12 lead at the break.
Tom Jordan and Gabriel Oghre scored tries in a quieter second half, but the victory means Bristol, who broke the record for their highest-ever points tally against Gloucester in all competitions, are now two points off Exeter Chiefs in fourth.
More to follow.
Bristol Bears: Lane; Ravouvou, Janse van Rensburg, Williams, Ibitoye; Jordan, Marmion; Genge, Oghre, Kloska, Dun, Batley, Owen, Harding, Grondona.
Replacements: Thacker, Woolmore, Lahiff, Barker, Ivanishvili, Randall, Moroni, Heward.
Sin-bin: Barker (66).
Gloucester: Barton; Edwards-Giraud, Llewellyn, S Atkinson, Thorley; C Atkinson, Englefield; Bleuler, Blake, Fasogbon, Eite, Clark, Gwynne, Ludlow, Clement.
Replacements: Innard, Ruskin, Knight, Alemanno, Trenholm, Austin, Joseph, Loader.
Sin-bin: Blake (4), Atkinson (31), Edwards-Giraud (37).
Referee: Ian Tempest.
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