RFU rule Gloucester Cup win stands

English rugby chiefs tonight ruled that the result of Saturday’s controversial Powergen Cup semi-final between Gloucester and Leicester should stand.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2003 - 20:54

English rugby chiefs tonight ruled that the result of Saturday’s controversial Powergen Cup semi-final between Gloucester and Leicester should stand.

Gloucester won the game 16-11, booking their first appearance in an English cup final since 1990.

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