Leicester

62 - 19

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Exeter Chiefs

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Harvey Skinner has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rusiate Tuima picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Conversion

Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Matt Scott

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Scott took full advantage.

74'

Dan Kelly played a key part in that try.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidon Davis getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Sam Simmonds being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Chris Ashton

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Chris Ashton took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Jimmy Gopperth.

69'

Leicester Tigers sub Jimmy Gopperth comes onto the field.

64'

Handre Pollard departs for Leicester Tigers.

64'

Leicester Tigers sub Eli Snyman comes onto the field.

64'

George Martin departs for Leicester Tigers.

64'

Leicester Tigers sub Harry Potter comes onto the field.

63'

Anthony Watson departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Matt Scott

62'

Spellbinding play by Anthony Watson is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Watson goes through the gap.

61'

Charlie Clare comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Julian Montoya leaves the field.

55'

Harvey Skinner comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Joe Simmonds leaves the field.

55'

Mike Williams comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Jonny Gray leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George Martin from scoring as they record the try for Leicester Tigers.

54'

That's a great try assist by Cameron Henderson.

54'

Olly Cracknell comes on.

53'

Jasper Wiese comes off.

53'

Ben Youngs comes on.

51'

Jack van Poortvliet comes off.

51'

Stu Townsend comes on.

51'

Will Becconsall comes off.

51'

Handre Pollard has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Chris Ashton.

49'

Chris Ashton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Handre Pollard sets up the try.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes getting some game time.

48'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rusiate Tuima getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidon Davis being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Innard getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Yeandle being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Nika Abuladze being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Street getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

45'

Anthony Watson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Leicester Tigers.

42'

Red Card

Olly Woodburn (Exeter Chiefs) is shown the red card

42'

Jasper Wiese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Leicester Tigers go for goal with Handre Pollard taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Leicester Tigers allows Chris Ashton to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Chris Ashton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Anthony Watson played a key part in that try.

42'

Yellow Card

Rory O'Loughlin (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

39'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Silky skills by Exeter Chiefs ends with a try for Stuart Hogg.

33'

Sam Simmonds sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Sam Simmonds breaches the defence.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Handre Pollard hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

30'

Yellow Card

Olly Woodburn (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

22'

Joe Simmonds hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Sam Simmonds leads to a try for Exeter Chiefs

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Simmonds took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Will Becconsall is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Olly Woodburn took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Leicester Tigers has allowed Jack van Poortvliet to touch down.

A gap opened in the defence and Jack van Poortvliet took full advantage.

Chris Ashton played a key part in that try.

Rory O'Loughlin comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

Solomone Kata leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Ashton goes through the gap.

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Leicester Tigers has allowed Dan Kelly to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Handre Pollard.

The defensive line has been broken as Handre Pollard goes through the gap.

Tom West comes on.

James Cronin comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Yeandle goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 22 
  
 Sun 16th April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Skinner

78'

62 - 19

Tuima

78'

62 - 17

Gopperth

62 - 12

75'

Scott

60 - 12

75'

Gopperth

55 - 12

70'

Ashton

53 - 12

69'

Pollard

48 - 12

62'

Scott

46 - 12

62'

Pollard

41 - 12

55'

Martin

39 - 12

54'

Ashton

34 - 12

49'

Penalty Try

29 - 12

42'

Woodburn

42'

22 - 12

Half Time

Ashton

22 - 12

42'

O'Loughlin

39'

17 - 12

Simmonds

34'

17 - 12

Hogg

33'

17 - 10

Pollard

17 - 5

31'

Woodburn

29'

14 - 5

Simmonds

14'

14 - 5

Pollard

14 - 0

van Poortvliet

12 - 0

Pollard

7 - 0

Kelly

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

56%

3-6 secs

36%

28%

6+ secs

27%

12%

Rucks Won

103

Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 22 on Sun 16th April 2023 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.