Northampton beat Leicester 39-19 in PREM Rugby Cup but lose Weimann to injury

Leicester Tigers lost 39-19 to Northampton Saints in the PREM Rugby Cup at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night, as Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann hobbled off injured.

Northampton scored seven tries against their East Midlands rivals: Martin (11th and 47th minutes), Rowe (16th and 40th), Thame (26th) and Caqusau (36th and 58th). Shields kicked conversions in the 27th and 59th minutes.

Moli scored twice for Leicester, in the 30th and 44th minutes, and Thomas added another in the 65th.

Weimann’s departure gives Phil Dowson another injury concern at scrum-half, despite the home side’s attacking display.

Northampton said the result was their first win of this season’s PREM Rugby Cup campaign and their 16th consecutive home win. The club also said it completed a full year unbeaten at home in all competitions.