Leicester Tigers secured their first win of the season with a hard-fought 24-19 victory over Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park. The Tigers ended a seven-match winless run across all competitions, overcoming a late surge from Newcastle. Former Newcastle winger Adam Radwan scored on his return to Kingston Park, touching down after Freddie Steward's exquisite grubber kick.
Radwan's try, along with scores from Samiuela Moli and George Mc Guigan, helped Leicester build a commanding lead. Newcastle fought back with late tries from Cameron Jordan and efforts from Obi Ene, who scored in the opening minutes of his Premiership debut. Despite missing two promising opportunities before halftime, the home side pushed hard in the final stages.
Leicester's Billy Searle contributed with a conversion and penalty, while Will Hurd's quick-tap try extended their advantage. Newcastle's director of rugby Dan Mc Farland expressed disappointment, citing a lack of accuracy in key areas despite his team's effort and energy. Leicester head coach Geoff Parling praised his side's grit and defensive resolve, acknowledging the challenge posed by Newcastle's attacking quality.
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