Gloucester Rugby were pipped 20-14 by Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm in Round 13 of the Gallagher Premiership.
What happened?
Gloucester Rugby were first to get over the try line thanks to a score from Santiago Carreras. The Cherry and Whites were playing with the penalty advantage and Willi Heinz went to the blindside, passing the ball to George Barton who executed a perfect pass to put the Argentine international in space to go over the line.
Barton showed composure to slot the conversion in the blowing wind, but Leicester got back in the game and were next to get on the scoreboard.
Tom Youngs and Dan Kelly both scored for Tigers with Zack Henry slotting a conversion and a penalty giving them the 15-7 lead at the break.
In the second half Gloucester Rugby came out firing and got on the scoreboard through Ed Slater who ran a carving line to slice through the defence and go over to score. Barton’s conversion was good making it the full seven-point score for the Cherry and Whites.
However, Leicester Tigers extended their lead through a further score from Harry Wells. The conversion was wide meaning that the score remained 20-14 to Leicester.
At the death, Gloucester Rugby looked like they could get back into the game but the Tigers were awarded a late penalty at the scrum and opted to kick the ball end therefore ending the game and with it any chances of the Cherry and Whites stealing the result.
Key moment – Ed Slater's try
It was the perfect start to the second half. Gloucester Rugby came out of the changing rooms with real intent and got over the try line within minutes. The attack was rumbling forward with serious momentum and Ed Slater ran the perfect line to go over almost untouched.
What’s next?
Gloucester Rugby are back in action next Saturday when they travel to Harlequins for Round 14 of the Gallagher Premiership.
The ball goes out and the final whistle goes.
Gloucester Rugby scrum at the death.
Leicester win the penalty and clear the ball to touch.
Scrum to Leicester 10m from their try line.
+10m from the referee. Barton makes touch.
High tackle on Henry Trinder.
The TMO checked it and it wasn't a knock on... Leicester scrum...
Leicester knock the ball on so Gloucester Rugby have the scrum on the Leicester 22.
A solid shift at the scrum. Barton goes for touch.
Chapman is on for Heinz.
Alex Craig is on for Alemanno.
Henry Trinder is on for Morris.
Harry Wells gets over the line for Leicester.
Reid is off, on comes Jack Clement.
Balmain is on for Stanley.
Leicester have knocked teh ball on but Jack Stanley has taken a knock.
Leicester attack well but the Gloucester Rugby defence stops them moving forward.
Gloucester Rugby penalty.
The conversion is good.
ED SLATER! A great line from the lock to slice through and get over to score.
George Barton gets us underway for the second half.
Work to do in the second half.
At the scrum against Ford-Robinson. Tigers lineout just past halfway.
Santiago Socino is off, Henry Walker is on.
Henry slots a penalty.
Dan Kelly gets over the line for Leicester.
Alex Seville is off, on comes Jamal Ford-Robinson.
A bit scrappy from both sides. It settles down and Leicester will have the lineout.
Conversion added by Zack Henry.
Tom Youngs gets over the line for Leicester.
Dan Cole gets one back at the scrum. Leicester go for the corner.
Leicester bounce back well from the try and and get back into the Gloucester Rugby 22. Socino gets some treatment so the time is off.
George Barton slots the conversion in the blowing wind.
SANTIAGO CARRERAS! A well worked try from Gloucester Rugby. Playing with the penalty advantage, Willi Heinz whipped the ball to the blindside and George Barton nailed the pass to put Carreras through.
Another one! This time Barton puts the ball 5m out. Gloucester Rugby lineout.
Alex Seville dominant at the scrum. Barton puts the ball 10m out.
A solid box kick from Willi Heinz. Jacob Morris puts on good pressure and Tigers spill the ball forward. Gloucester Rugby scrum inside the Leicester half.
YES! The Gloucester Rugby defence forces Leicester to knock the ball on. Gloucester Rugby have the scrum in their 22.
A great tackle from Ed Slater who held the ball up to stop the try. Leicester have the 5m scrum.
Referee checking to see if Leicester have scored at the lineout here...
5m lineout.
They go for the corner.
Leicester knock the ball on so Gloucester Rugby have the scrum inside their own half.
Gloucester Rugby with a strong start. Some early box kicking from Leicester. Barton misses touch with the kick but Henry kicks the ball out on the full so Gloucester Rugby have the lineout.
It's very windy!
Here we go! Zack Henry kicks us off here at Kingsholm.
10 minutes until kick off. Time to get ready!
Don't forget to check out our Digital Programme fo all of the Gloucester Rugby insight ahead of the Leicester Tigers game.
George Skivington faced the media ahead of today's fixture. The Head Coach gave insight on Gloucester Rugby's European Champions Cup draw against La Rochelle, Leicester coming to Kingsholm and the Cherry and Whites' business like approach.
Santiago Socino faced the press earlier on in the week. The Argentinian spoke about scoring his first try for Gloucester Rugby, the upcoming fixture against Leicester and understanding Fraser Balmain!
Good afternoon and welcome to Gloucester Rugby's live coverage! Leicester Tigers have travelled to Kingsholm for Round 13 of the Gallagher Premiership and we'll be bringing you live updates so you won't miss a thing.
Gloucester Rugby are building some good momentum having won against Worcester and Wasps and will be hoping to extend their winning streak to three this afternoon.
Kick off is at 15:00.