Exeter stun Leicester to set up Prem play-off drama
Summary
Exeter Chiefs beat Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Leicester’s home ground to move back into the top four in the English Premiership rugby league. Andrea Zambonin scored a late try that helped secure Exeter’s win and a bonus point, setting up an important final game against Saracens.Key Facts
- Exeter Chiefs won 35-26 against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
- Andrea Zambonin scored his first-ever Premiership try late in the game to secure the win.
- Olly Woodburn scored two tries and was temporarily sent off (yellow card) for a deliberate knock-on.
- Leicester led briefly in the second half but couldn’t hold on to the lead.
- Exeter moved into fourth place, three points ahead of fifth-placed Saracens.
- Leicester stays third but is close to both second-placed Bath and Exeter in points.
- Exeter’s victory ended Leicester’s home unbeaten streak since March 2025.
- The result hurt Bristol Bears’ chances of making the top four this season.
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