The tigers regain dominance at the scrum, earning a penalty which allows Flood open the lead once again for his side.

Tigers penalised for boring in a scrum time, O'Conner steps up to narrow the gap, Tigers still lead by the narrowest of margins.

Irish held up over the line, 5m scrum to come for the visitors who look likely to score. 10 minutes to go in the half.

Irish again close to the Tigers try line, Yarde the danger man but Tigers holding out for now.

Irish get up a head of steam, with Yarde in particular carrying well to bring play into Tigers territory. Eventually a penalty comes, and James O'Conner steps up to land his first points for his new side.

Matt Smith limps off with a knock, Thompstone comes on to replace him.

TRY LEICESTER! Magnificent start from the home side up front, a couple of big scrums eventually leads to a penalty try, which Flood converts. Leicester lead by seven after 10 minutes.

Big Leicester scrum at the first of the day leads to a penalty for the home side, but Flood connects badly and slices it wide. Score remains 0-0

Hello and welcome to UR's live coverage of todays premiership clash between Leicester and London Irish. Leicester come into this one with a number of returning English squad members, and will of course be confident at the fortress that is Welford road. London Irish however will be looking for a victory that would re ignite their season, and buoyed by the signing of the electric James O'Conner, they will fancy their chance against what may be percieved as a rusty Leicester side.

Great! Another week without tv coverage. Just because Lancaster's B team are also playing. At least Sky could give you a choice of matches. RFU, beware a tv company bearing gifts!!!