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Olly Woodburn scores twice as Exeter upsets Leicester at Welford Road

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Olly Woodburn scores twice as Exeter upsets Leicester at Welford Road

Summary

Exeter Chiefs defeated Leicester Tigers 35-26 at Welford Road on May 31. The victory ended Leicester's unbeaten home streak in the league, which lasted for 14 months. Olly Woodburn's two tries were crucial for Exeter, who must now win their final regular season game against Saracens to secure a playoff spot. Despite the win's limited impact on standings, Exeter's performance boosts their confidence going into the crucial match at Sandy Park next week.

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By the Numbers

•Exeter became the first team to win at Welford Road in 14 months.
•Woodburn scored two tries to lead the Chiefs' efforts.
•Exeter needs to beat Saracens for a playoff opportunity.
•The match was played on May 31, 2026.

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5:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Olly Woodburn double stuns Leicester as Exeter end Tigers’ unbeaten run at home

What they're saying

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Leicester 26-35 Exeter Fourth-placed Chiefs face Saracens to decide playoff spot Exeter became the first away side to win in the league at Welford Road in 14 months as two tries from the veteran full-back Olly Woodburn delivered a terrific win for the Chiefs. In material terms the win made little difference to Exeter – they still need to beat Saracens at home in their final game of the regular season to reach the playoffs next weekend. But they will go into the Sandy Park shootout with belief coursing through them after storming the Tigers’ lair. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Neil Squires at Mattioli Woods Welford Road

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