Leicester 38–31 Gloucester: Wainwright scores first Tigers try in comeback win

Aaron Wainwright scored his first Leicester Tigers try as they overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Gloucester 38-31 and retain the Slater Cup.

The hosts recovered from a difficult opening at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, where Billy Searle was sent to the sin bin and Gloucester established a 14-0 lead.

Leicester vs Gloucester: Tigers turn the game around

Jac Morgan and Dian Bleuler crossed for the visitors before Leicester responded through Finn Carnduff, Joe Heyes and Jamie Blamire.

Searle converted all three tries to send Tigers into half-time leading 21-14.

A Searle penalty extended the advantage before Wainwright secured Leicester’s try bonus point. Ollie Hassell-Collins also crossed as the hosts completed a five-try performance.

Gloucester collect two bonus points

Will Trenholm and Jack Innard added Gloucester’s second-half tries, with a late penalty bringing the visitors within seven points and securing a losing bonus point alongside their four-try bonus.

Searle finished with five conversions and a penalty as Leicester claimed their first home win of the campaign.

The official Leicester match centre has the full scoring details.