Having lost in extra-time to Worcester least year, London Irish suffered another extra-time defeat in the Premiership Cup final as Aidon Davis’ try secured a 24-20 win for the Exeter Chiefs; Irish’s wait for a trophy stretches to 21 years, while Exeter add to their 2014 and 2018 wins
By PA Sport
Last Updated: 19/03/23 6:13pm
Exeter Chiefs celebrate their Premiership Cup final win over London Irish
London Irish hearts were broken for a second year in a row as an extra-time try from Exeter Chiefs flanker Aidon Davis saw the Premiership Cup snatched from their grasp, extending their long wait for a trophy.
Last season Worcester deprived them of success by scoring more tries in a 25-25 draw, but Irish looked set to end their 21-year drought this time round until a late yellow card for flanker Josh Basham turned the game Exeter’s way, with the Chiefs ultimately running out 24-20 winners – adding to their cup wins in 2014 and 2018.
For Irish, outside-half Jacob Atkins converted both of their tries scored by hooker Ignacio Ruiz, while he also added two penalties.
Jack Innard, Josh Iofesa-Scott and Davis scored Exeter’s tries, with Iwan Jenkins kicking a conversion and a penalty, along with Joe Simmonds adding two conversions.
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