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London Irish
Gallagher Premiership
Feb 23, 2014 at 1pm UK
 
Leicester Tigers
London Irish
15-20
Leicester Tigers
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Goneva (47'), Youngs (9'), Mulipola (36')

Leicester Tigers edge out London Irish

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Leicester Tigers edge out London Irish 20-15 in the Aviva Premiership.

Leicester Tigers have edged out London Irish 20-15 in the Aviva Premiership.

Niki Goneva of Leicester breaks away to score a try during the Aviva Premiership match between London Irish and Leicester Tigers at Madejski Stadium on February 23, 2014© Getty Images

The visitors secured three tries thanks to Ben Youngs, Logovi'i Mulipola and Vereniki Goneva.

James O'Connor kicked four penalties for the home side, but Leicester took a narrow 10-9 lead at the break.

Leicester managed to run up a 20-12 advantage before Ian Humphreys reduced the deficit with a penalty late on.

However, the Tigers held on the secure the win.

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