Rugby

Murimurivalu scores winner for Leicester

March 6, 2021 1:36 pm

Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu scores the winning try for Leicester Tigers [Source: BBC]

Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu scored the winning try for Leicester Tigers for a 33-22 win against London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership today.

Leicester took advantage of an ill-disciplined London Irish display to win a Premiership thriller.

Irish led most of the first half after Paddy Jackson’s first-minute try but the Tigers came in level at the break.

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Trailing 23-18, the Exiles had Terrence Hepetema sent off for leading with the shoulder in a head-high tackle.

Murimurivalu came off the bench and sealed the victory Leicester but a penalty try and last-gasp Matt Cornish score saw the visitors snatch two bonus points.

Flying Fijians loose-forward Albert Tuisue featured for London Irish.

[Source: BBC Sport]