Leicester Tigers recovered from a disastrous start to secure their first home win of the season against Gloucester, winning 38-31 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
Gloucester raced into an early lead with tries from Jac Morgan and Dian Bleuler while Leicester's Billy Searle was in the sin-bin. However, the hosts hit back with tries from Finn Carnduff, Joe Heyes and Jamie Blamire to lead 21-14 at the break.
Aaron Wainwright and Ollie Hassell-Collins scored either side of a Will Trenholm try for Gloucester, helping secure a hard-earned victory. Despite the loss, Gloucester earned two late bonus points after Jack Innard scored and George Barton landed an 82nd-minute penalty.
The Duke of Sussex attended the match, adding to the occasion as Leicester retained the Slater Cup, named after former captain Ed Slater who retired in 2022 following an MND diagnosis. Leicester head coach Geoff Parling admitted his team had struggled repeatedly at starts this season but praised their resilience in the comeback.
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