Leicester Tigers secured a 31-7 derby victory over Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, ending the visitors' four-year wait for a league win against their rivals. In torrential conditions, Saints took an early lead through James Pater's opportunist try and Freddie Steward's long-range penalty. However, inspired by a pre-half-time scuffle, Leicester dominated the second half.
Jamie Blamire and Cam Henderson scored before the break, while Finn Carnduff and Steward added tries after the interval. Solomone Kata, Gabe Hamer-Webb, and Henderson combined for a fifth try, with Carnduff crossing twice. Steward secured the bonus point by stepping Archie Mc Parland.
The win lifts Leicester to second place, while Northampton drops to fourth.
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