Newcastle Falcons came up with a five try performance as they secured a 27-39 bonus point victory against Bristol in the final round of the Aviva Premiership 2016/17 at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
Bristol prop James Hall has announced that he will take a break away from the game at the end of the ongoing season in order to recover from a knee injury.
Saracens have maintained their chances of securing a home semi-final berth following a 27-9 bonus point victory over Bristol in their Aviva Premiership clash at Allianz Park on Saturday.
Bristol have a chance of remaining in the Aviva Premiership despite finishing last in this season provided Doncaster Knights or Ealing Trailfinders win the RFU Championship.
Bristol Rugby's promotion to the Aviva Premiership ended fruitless as they now face an relegation from the top league with two more games left following their 21-36 defeat to table toppers Wasps at Ashton Gate on Sunday.
Thomas Waldrom scored two second half tries as Exeter Chiefs came from behind and sealed a thrilling 38-34 win over Bristol in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Gloucester scored three tries in the second half as they completed a 14-32 bonus point win against Gloucester in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Ashton Gate on Friday.
Ireland international Ian Madigan will continue to ply his trade outside the country as he pens a three-year deal with English Premiership club Bristol.
A six-try performance from Worcester Warriors saw them overcome Bristol resistance as they completed a 41-24 bonus point victory in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Sunday.
Fly-half Gavin Henson kicked all 12 points for Bristol as they went on to register their first victory over Bath in 11 years with 12-11 triumph in their Aviva Premiership clash at Ashton Gate on Sunday.