Leicester

40 - 22

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Kieran Wilkinson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Yellow Card

Harvey Skinner (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Scott bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

79'

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

77'

Penalty Goal

Kieran Wilkinson kicks the penalty.

76'

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

75'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Finn Carnduff coming on.

69'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Wells coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Ross Vintcent

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Vintcent took full advantage.

67'

Jacques Vermeulen sets up the try.

67'

Red Card

Jasper Wiese (Leicester Tigers) is shown the red card

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Greg Fisilau goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Slade goes through the gap.

62'

Leicester Tigers sub Tom Whiteley comes onto the field.

61'

Jack van Poortvliet departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

Olly Cracknell comes on for Leicester Tigers.

58'

Tommy Reffell leaves the field.

58'

Charlie Clare comes on for Leicester Tigers.

58'

Julian Montoya leaves the field.

58'

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dan Frost from scoring as they record the try for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

What a run here by Dan John as they get over the gainline!

54'

Kieran Wilkinson comes on.

54'

Handre Pollard comes off.

54'

Solomone Kata comes on.

54'

Dan Kelly comes off.

54'

James Cronin comes on.

54'

Francois van Wyk comes off.

54'

Niall Armstrong comes on.

54'

Tom Cairns comes off.

54'

Zack Wimbush comes on.

54'

Joe Hawkins comes off.

54'

Ross Vintcent comes on.

54'

Ethan Roots comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

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

52'

What a run here by Mike Brown as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Freddie Steward as they get over the gainline!

52'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Billy Keast getting some game time.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ehren Painter getting some game time.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Street being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan Frost getting some game time.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Max Norey being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Christ Tshiunza getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

46'

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

46'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Tommy Reffell.

42'

Ollie Hassell-Collins played a key part in that try.

42'

Ollie Hassell-Collins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Dan Kelly being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Yellow Card

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

40'

Penalty Goal

Henry Slade has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Trouble here as Tom Cairns breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

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

30'

Yellow Card

Olly Woodburn (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

29'

Trouble here as Matt Scott breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Jack van Poortvliet as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Jack van Poortvliet breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike Brown bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

23'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Ollie Hassell-Collins

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Hassell-Collins bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Freddie Steward.

20'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Handre Pollard took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

The defensive line has been broken as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Olly Woodburn.

The defensive line has been broken as Olly Woodburn goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Mike Brown goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 07:05am PDT 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

76%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wilkinson

40 - 22

81'

Skinner

80'

37 - 22

Wilkinson

37 - 22

76'

Slade

68'

34 - 22

Vintcent

67'

34 - 20

Wiese

34 - 15

67'

Frost

56'

34 - 15

Pollard

34 - 10

53'

Brown

32 - 10

52'

Pollard

27 - 10

43'

Reffell

25 - 10

42'

Half Time

Feyi-Waboso

40'

20 - 10

Slade

38'

20 - 10

Pollard

20 - 7

30'

Woodburn

29'

17 - 7

Pollard

17 - 7

26'

van Poortvliet

15 - 7

25'

Pollard

10 - 7

21'

Hassell-Collins

8 - 7

20'

Pollard

3 - 7

15'

Slade

0 - 7

Feyi-Waboso

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

42%

3-6 secs

25%

38%

6+ secs

32%

15%

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

67'

71'

75'

80'

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 18th May 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 02:05 NZST on Sky Sport in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 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 1 place in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 7th and Leicester Tigers in 8th 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.