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Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester

Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.

By Andrew Aloia · BBC

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:46 PM

Key Things to Know

Leicester Tigers defeated Gloucester 38-31 to secure their first home victory of the season.
Leicester overcame an early 14-point deficit to retain the Slater Cup.
Gloucester salvaged two late bonus points to remain at the top of the Premiership table.

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Leicester Tigers overcame an early 14-0 deficit to defeat Gloucester 38-31 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, securing their first home victory of the season. After falling behind following Billy Searle's early sin-binning, Leicester rallied with tries from Finn Carnduff, Joe Heyes, Jamie Blamire, Aaron Wainwright, and Ollie Hassell-Collins to claim the Slater Cup in front of spectator Prince Harry.

Gloucester scored tries through Jac Morgan, Dian Bleuler, Will Trenholm, and Jack Innard. Although suffered their first loss of the season, Gloucester secured two late bonus points via Innard's 79th-minute try and an 82nd-minute George Barton penalty, keeping them atop the Premiership table.

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