Leal to take charge of Cup Final

By Mark Stevens
16/3/23

Adam Leal will be in the hot seat for Sunday’s Premiership Rugby Cup final between London Irish and Exeter Chiefs (2pm).

Chiefs reached the final with a 46-3 win against Sale Sharks in the semi-finals, having finished top of Pool 1 during the group stages.

The Exiles, who reached the final of this competition last year, finished top of Pool 3 before beating Northampton Saints 30-18 in their own semi-final to set up a mouth-watering clash at Gtech Community Stadium.

Leal will be joined by assistant referees Dan Jones and George Selwood as the Premiership Rugby Cup reaches a dramatic conclusion.

The Exiles are in fantastic form ahead of the match, having won five of their last six games in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby. Similarly, Chiefs have won five of their last six games in all competitions.

Rowan Kitt will be the man upstairs for the final, taking charge of TMO duties in West London.

BT Sport will broadcast the game live from 1:30pm with the trophy presentation to follow after full-time.