Premiership play-offs confirmed

Following a breathtaking climax to the Guinness Premiership regular season the semi-final line-up has been finalised – but not before several twists had mathematicians working overtime.

Following a breathtaking climax to the Guinness Premiership regular season the semi-final line-up has been finalised – but not before several twists and turns had mathematicians working overtime.

At Welford Road the struggling Leicester Tigers came from behind to secure a late 31-28 victory that has effectively saved their season.

Meanwhile, Wasps continued their late surge for glory and demolished a brave Leeds side 45-28 at Headingley.

In the top-of-the-table decider at Kingsholm, Gloucester came out the victors in a bruising 8-6 encounter against Bath.

So, we have our contenders:

Sunday 18th May 2008:

London Wasps vs Bath Rugby at Adams Park – 14:00 BST

Gloucester Rugby vs Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm – 16:30 BST