|
|
Article: Rugby Union: Flying Tigers flatten Sharks; GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINALS Leicester 40 London Irish 8.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- May 15, 2006
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2006 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: By Andrew Baldock at Welford Road
Leicester cruised into the Guinness Premiership final - and booked a title shoot-out with Sale Sharks at Twickenham - by demolishing form team London Irish at Welford Road.
The Tigers, last crowned English champions four years ago, left Irish reeling by building a 15-point half-time advantage through tries by wing Alesana Tuilagi and scrum-half Harry Ellis. The Exiles' hopes of Premiership glory were dashed by a first away league defeat since Leicester crushed them 35-3 in November.
Second-half ...