Burns' late late drop-goal seals Leicester's first English title in nine years

Saracens left crestfallen as Tigers overcome first-half loss of injured talisman George Ford to end a long wait for Premiership glory.
Burns' late late drop-goal seals Leicester's first English title in nine years

Back on top: Leicester Tigers' Tom Youngs (centre left) and Ellis Genge (centre right) lift the trophy after the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London. Pic: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Leicester won their ninth Gallagher Premiership title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final at Twickenham.

Freddie Burns' drop-goal with 20 seconds of normal time remaining saw Leicester home.

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