Sils made it through to their first Prima Tiger Cup final with 3-0 semi-final win over 2008 winners Nottingham. Sils took control of the game from the outset, wrestling the ball away from Nottingham before setting up camp in the opposition half. Great rucking and some solid tackling saw the boys leading 2-0 at half-time. Nottingham made a couple of forays into Sils half during the second half but Sils grip on the game was tight and a further try sealed the game.

Phil Toozs-Hobson one of the Sils coaches, said: "We couldn't have asked for any more, both teams played superbly and it was a really good game.

They have loved the experience of playing at Welford Road and can't wait to come back for the final."

Market Harborough joined Sils in the after a 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton

Market Harborough coach Graham Cook said: "The look on the children's faces was unbelievable. They are ecstatic. They have done unbelievably well to get this far."

The Prima Tiger Cup is now in its 15th year, and this season's tournament attracted more than 50 entries when it began in November with a series of festivals.

The final between Silhillians and Harborough will be played at Welford Road on Saturday, April 24 before Tigers play Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership.

Tiger’s community manager Scott Clarke said: "We had more than 50 teams enter the Prima Tiger Cup this season so all four semi-final teams can feel very proud of their achievements.

"The semi-finals provided a great exhibition and it was brilliant to see such support at Welford Road for the players."