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Exeter reward record points scorer Gareth Steenson with new contract

Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson has signed a new two-year deal at the club. Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Gareth Steenson has signed a new two-year contract to remain at Exeter.

The club's record points scorer will stay with the reigning Aviva Premiership champions until the end of the 2019-20 season.

Steenson, 33, has made more than 250 appearances in all competitions for the Chiefs and racked up 2,331 points -- including the winning kick in last season's Premiership final.

"Obviously I'm very pleased and I'm really enjoying my rugby here," he told the club's website. "To sign the new deal is very exciting for both me and my family.

"I've been lucky enough to be involved with the squad over the years and I've seen the place develop hugely to the position we are in now."

Exeter are top of the Premiership table after 13 games and are second in their Champions Cup pool with one match to play.