Ealing Trailfinders delivered a major upset by defeating Saracens 50-29 in a thrilling match of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Ealing dominated from the start, with their strong performance highlighted by Tobi Wilson's two tries and repeated penalty infringements by Saracens.
Ealing Trailfinders delivered a stunning upset, defeating Premiership Rugby Cup favorites Saracens 50-29 in a thrilling encounter. From the opening whistle, Ealing dominated the match, with Mike Willemse and Reuben Bird-Tulloch crossing the try line early on. While Carwyn Tuipolotu and Brandon Jackson replied for Saracens , Tobi Wilson 's two tries, along with repeated penalty infringements by the home team, propelled Ealing into a commanding lead.
Bird-Tulloch and Jordy Reid further extended the advantage before Tiff Eden and Jackson managed consolation tries for Saracens, securing a bonus point for the fallen giants. This victory places Ealing at the top of Pool C, leaving Saracens with a must-win situation in their upcoming matches to have any hope of progressing.In other matches across the day, Bristol, Sale Sharks, Coventry, Harlequins, Newcastle Falcons, Exeter Chiefs, and Leicester Tigers all emerged victorious.Harlequins secured a comfortable win against London Scottish, with Jack Musk scoring two tries to highlight their dominance. Meanwhile, Leicester Tigers showcased their experience, overcoming a spirited fightback from the Saints to secure a hard-fought victory. Northampton Saints initially fought back valiantly with a brace of tries from Tom James, but Leicester's experience proved too much in the end. Elsewhere, Sale Sharks overcame a second-half resurgence from the home team to claim a bonus-point victory. The Chiefs continued their impressive form with a dominant display against Hartpury, while Ampthill secured a resounding win against London Irish. The exciting day of rugby concluded with victories for the Falcons and the Tigers, solidifying their positions in their respective pools
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