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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Prince Harry booed by rugby fans during surprise appearance

  • Prince Harry was a surprise attendee at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as Leicester Tigers defeated Gloucester 38-31 in a Gallagher Premiership clash.
  • Leicester fought back from an early 14-0 deficit and a yellow card for Billy Searle, securing victory with tries from Finn Carnduff, Joe Heyes, Jamie Blamire, Aaron Wainwright, and Ollie Hassell-Collins.
  • Gloucester salvaged two late bonus points, though Leicester head coach Geoff Parling praised his side's powerful carrying and defensive pressure.
  • The result ensured Leicester retained the Slater Cup, which honours former lock Ed Slater following his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis in 2022.
  • The Duke of Sussex appeared to draw boos from some crowd members when his picture was shown on the stadium's big screen.

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Prince Harry booed as Leicester roar back to beat Gloucester

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