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Article: Stimpson kicks up a storm of Tiger's joy at Welford Road; PREMIERSHIP ONE REVIEW.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- May 3, 1999
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Tim Stimpson kicked Leicester to Allied Dunbar Premiership glory with an immaculate game against Newcastle.
British Lion Stimpson slotted seven penalties from seven attempts against his former club, giving Leicester a 21-12 win and the points they required for Championship success.
It was a sweet moment for Stimpson, who left Newcastle last summer after a contract dispute.
Cup finalists Newcastle, who needed victory in their quest for European qualification, gave everything and when Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked all the Falcons points, put over three ...