Sale

41 - 5

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Sale

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Slade bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Dugdale bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom O'Flaherty took full advantage.

69'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Ben Curry coming off.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Sam James coming on.

65'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Manu Tuilagi coming off.

65'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Lewis Pearson goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Zack Wimbush goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom O'Flaherty goes through the gap.

60'

Sale Sharks sub Ben Bamber comes onto the field.

60'

Jean-Luc du Preez departs for Sale Sharks.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Great hands by Sale Sharks leads to a try for Tom Roebuck

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Roebuck goes through the gap.

58'

Robert du Preez played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Asher Opoku-Fordjour as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jack Dunne comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Richard Capstick leaves the field.

57'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Harvey Skinner leaves the field.

57'

Asher Opoku-Fordjour comes on for Sale Sharks.

57'

James Harper leaves the field.

57'

Tommy Taylor comes on for Sale Sharks.

57'

Luke Cowan-Dickie leaves the field.

57'

Ross Harrison comes on for Sale Sharks.

57'

Bevan Rodd leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso as they get over the gainline!

56'

Zack Wimbush comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Will Rigg leaves the field.

55'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by George Ford as it drops short.

54'

Try

Raffi Quirke scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

Tom Cairns comes on.

53'

Stu Townsend comes off.

53'

Raffi Quirke comes on.

53'

Gus Warr comes off.

53'

Lewis Pearson comes on.

52'

Greg Fisilau comes off.

52'

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

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Immanuel Feyi-Waboso from scoring that try!

48'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Spellbinding play by Harvey Skinner is finished off with a try.

47'

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

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ehren Painter being replaced.

45'

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

45'

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

45'

Conversion

George Ford adds the two points for Sale Sharks.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Sale Sharks allows Tom Roebuck to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Tom Roebuck being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Gus Warr played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sale Sharks go for goal with George Ford taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Sale Sharks is finished off by Gus Warr, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Bevan Rodd.

39'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Bevan Rodd being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Jean-Luc du Preez being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Yellow Card

Josh Hodge (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

34'

Conversion

George Ford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Luke Cowan-Dickie scores from close range.

26'

Penalty Goal

George Ford adds the points for Sale Sharks.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom O'Flaherty took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

George Ford converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Sale Sharks results in a try for Tom Roebuck

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Roebuck took full advantage.

George Ford played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Dugdale goes through the gap.

Ross Vintcent comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

Lewis Pearson leaves the field.

Sam Dugdale comes on for Sale Sharks.

Ernst van Rhyn leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Roebuck goes through the gap.

George Ford steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Lewis Pearson comes on.

Ross Vintcent comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sun 31st March 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Salford City Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ford

41 - 5

59'

Roebuck

39 - 5

58'

Quirke

34 - 5

54'

Feyi-Waboso

48'

29 - 5

Ford

29 - 0

42'

Roebuck

27 - 0

40'

Half Time

Warr

22 - 0

39'

Hodge

34'

17 - 0

Ford

17 - 0

27'

Cowan-Dickie

15 - 0

26'

Ford

10 - 0

21'

Ford

7 - 0

10'

Roebuck

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Sale

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

58%

3-6 secs

24%

6+ secs

20%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

73'

74'

75'

77'

Sale

Exeter Chiefs

Sale Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 14 on Sun 31st March 2024 at Salford City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs 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 just 4 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 3rd and Sale Sharks in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Sale Sharks 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.