BEARS IN NO HURRY

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PREMIERSHIP leaders Bristol regained their 12-point advantage after overcoming a slow start to gain a bonus-point win at Newcastle.

Michael Young’s interception try helped Falcons to an early 10-0 lead despite seeing Adam Brocklebank sin-binned.

But the Bears hit back as Jake Heenan powered over, Max Malins dummied his way to score and Luke Morahan twisted in.

The visitors went clear with tries from Ben Earl – who made amends following his early error that gifted Newcastle’s try – and once again from Malins.

Kyle Cooper grabbed a consolation score for the Falcons.