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Oxford's late rally thwarted as Lions confirm third place
Leicester Mercury
|September 27, 2025
LAST OF REGULAR SEASON'S FIXTURES WRAPPED UP IN STYLE BY PLAY-OFF FINALISTS
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THE Lions signed-off their Premiership regular fixtures on a high note with a 46-44 win at Oxford.
The team's sixth away win of the campaign confirmed third place in the final Premiership standings, behind Sheffield and table-toppers Ipswich Witches.
Leicester began in a determined mood and were eight points ahead after five races and seemingly on their way to a comfortable win.
This story is from the September 27, 2025 edition of Leicester Mercury.
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