VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leicester Tigers v Saracens

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leicester Tigers v Saracens

A late drop goal saw the Leicester Tigers crowned Premiership champions with a 15-12 win over Saracens in the Final. Saracens opened the scoring with an early penalty, with Leicester missing a shot at goal midway through the first half. Saracens picked up a yellow card after 25 minutes and Leicester took advantage with a try to lead 7-3. Saracens reduced the deficit with a penalty on the half hour mark, but Leicester ran in a second try five minutes from haltime to take a 12-6 lead into the break. Leicester missed an early second half penalty, with Saracens finally altering the halftime scoreline with a successful kick at goal after 63 minutes to trail 12-9. Leicester would finish the match with 14 players after receiving a yellow card with five minutes remaining, with Saracens slotting the resulting penalty to draw level at 12-12. However, Leicester would have the final say, as a drop goal with time almost up on the clock saw them snatch victory to claim the title for a record extending eleventh time.



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