Leicester hold off Connacht comeback in high-scoring encounter

English Premiership club claim their place in quarter-finals of European Challenge Cup

Leicester’s Cameron Henderson celebrates after his side scored a try at Welford Road. Photograph: Inpho

Leicester 48 Connacht 32

Leicester saw off Connacht 48-32 in a high-scoring encounter to claim their place in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

The hosts held off a Connacht comeback to reach the next round after an entertaining contest at Welford Road.

The Tigers fell behind to a Kieran Marmion try but hit back with four touchdowns of their own before the break through Charlie Clare, Guy Porter, Matias Moroni and Zack Henry.

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Eoghan Masterson, Alex Wootton and Paul Boyle went over as Connacht rallied but further tries from Clare, Harry Wells and Jasper Wiese ensured the Tigers had too much.