Leicester

28 - 15

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.

82'

Tom Cairns comes on.

77'

Stu Townsend comes off.

77'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Ben Youngs goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Youngs bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

75'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with James Whitcombe getting some game time.

73'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Nicky Smith being replaced.

73'

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

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Goodrick-Clarke being replaced.

73'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Clare getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

71'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jamie Shillcock coming on.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Josh Bassett coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Hassell-Collins took full advantage.

67'

Freddie Steward sets up the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Kelly goes through the gap.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Ben Youngs coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jack van Poortvliet coming off.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Dan Cole coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joe Heyes coming off.

65'

Yellow Card

Will Rigg (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

65'

Richard Capstick comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

59'

Jacques Vermeulen leaves the field.

59'

Joseph Woodward comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Solomone Kata leaves the field.

59'

Rusiate Tuima comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

59'

Franco Molina leaves the field.

59'

Jed Holloway comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Harry Wells leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Hodge kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Tom Wyatt.

57'

What a run here by Tom Wyatt as they get over the gainline!

57'

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

57'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Goodrick-Clarke getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Rigg getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Hammersley being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Henry Slade 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 Exeter Chiefs allows Tom Wyatt to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Tom Wyatt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

42'

Tamati Tua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Matt Rogerson coming on.

40'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Hanro Liebenberg coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Handre Pollard has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

41'

Conversion

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Leicester Tigers ends with a try for Cameron Henderson.

31'

Spellbinding play by Jack van Poortvliet is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Handre Pollard breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Tom Wyatt breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

14'

Try

Olly Cracknell scores the try from close range.

13'

Penalty Goal

Henry Slade has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Frost goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 4th January 2025, 07:05am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

75%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pollard

28 - 15

77'

Youngs

26 - 15

75'

Pollard

21 - 15

68'

Hassell-Collins

19 - 15

67'

Rigg

65'

14 - 15

Hodge

59'

14 - 15

Wyatt

57'

14 - 13

Wyatt

42'

14 - 8

Half Time

Pollard

14 - 3

32'

Henderson

12 - 3

31'

Pollard

7 - 3

14'

Cracknell

5 - 3

13'

Slade

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

47%

3-6 secs

30%

32%

6+ secs

27%

21%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

65'

67'

81'

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs

Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 10 on Sat 4th January 2025 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 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:05 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 2nd and Leicester Tigers in 9th as such Exeter Chiefs are favourites on paper.

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.