Wasps 26-16 Leicester
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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Lawrence Dallaglio's playing career came to an end with just over 10 minutes remaining of the Premiership final 26-16 victory over Leicester. (article 4)
At the time the Tigers, who had been down and out at half-time, had fought back well enough to give themselves a glimmer of hope of ruining Dallaglio's farewell. (article 4)
Even without their veteran leader Wasps had enough in the tank to hold off their huge rivals and secure the fifth league title since Dallaglio became the club's captain way back in 1995. (article 4)
On Saturday former England captain Lawrence Bruno Nero Dallaglio brought down the curtain on a remarkable career by leading Wasps to the 2008 Premiership title against champions Leicester at Twickenham. (article 6)
GUINNESS PREMIERSHIP FINAL Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday, 31 May Kick-off: 1500 BST Coverage: Live on Sky Sports 1, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Leicester, BBC London and BBC Sport website. (article 3)
Saturday's game promises to be another high-octane game full of the physicality and intensity that fixtures between these two sides always seem to produce. (article 3)
In all reality Leicester coach Marcelo Loffreda probably needs a win to save his job after a season of relative under-achievement by the Tigers' high standards. (article 3)
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Wasps, Leicester, mins, Dallaglio, Goode |
Source articles
- Premiership final as it happened (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 2962 words)
- Wasps 26-16 Leicester (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 726 words)
- Leicester v Wasps (BBC News, 05/29/2008, 815 words)
- Dream ending for Dallaglio (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 819 words)
- Dallaglio ends career in triumph (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 572 words)
- Dallaglio's last stand (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 1035 words)
- Corry bemoans first-half failings (BBC News, 05/31/2008, 379 words)
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