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Leicester Tigers absorb early blows before 31-point run downs Gloucester

Wales back-rower Aaron Wainwright scored his first try for Leicester Tigers as they defeated Gloucester 38-31 in a forward-dominated contest in the Gallagher Prem.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:01 PM
Leicester Tigers absorb early blows before 31-point run downs Gloucester
Key Things to Know
  • Leicester Tigers defeated Gloucester 38-31 following a 31-point unanswered scoring run.
  • Gloucester took an early 14-0 lead before suffering their first Gallagher Premiership defeat of the season.
  • Aaron Wainwright scored his first try for Leicester Tigers during the forward-dominated contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester Tigers overcame an early 14-0 deficit to defeat Gloucester 38-31 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the Gallagher Premiership. After fly-half Billy Searle was sin-binned early, Gloucester capitalized with tries from Jac Morgan and Dian Bleuler. Leicester responded with a dominant 31-point unanswered run featuring tries from Finn Carnduff, Joe Heyes, Jamie Blamire, and Aaron Wainwright.

Gloucester attempted a fightback with a try from Will Trenholm, but Ollie Hassell-Collins crossed in the corner to seal Leicester's victory. Gloucester secured two late bonus points through a Jack Innard try and a final penalty kick by George Barton, concluding a match where forwards scored eight of the nine tries.

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