Leicester

62 - 3

Full Time

Newcastle

Leicester vs Newcastle

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

80'

Conversion

Orlando Bailey has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

What a kick! Adam Radwan takes full advantage to score for Leicester Tigers.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adam Radwan bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

75'

Orlando Bailey played a key part in that try.

75'

Orlando Bailey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Adam Radwan leads to a try for Leicester Tigers

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Radwan took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

70'

Orlando Bailey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

67'

Orlando Bailey sets up the try.

67'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Samson Adejimi coming on.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Fletcher coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Hurd goes through the gap.

65'

Leicester Tigers sub Ollie Hassell-Collins comes onto the field.

60'

Freddie Steward departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Leicester Tigers sub George Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Chessum departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Orlando Bailey successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Gabriel Hamer-Webb goes through the gap.

59'

Tom Whiteley played a key part in that try.

59'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

59'

Adam Scott leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Joaquin Moro as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

56'

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

54'

Tom Whiteley comes on.

51'

Jack van Poortvliet comes off.

51'

Charlie Clare comes on.

50'

Jamie Blamire comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Orlando Bailey kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Izaia Perese.

49'

Gabriel Hamer-Webb sets up the try.

49'

Izaia Perese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Clarke getting some game time.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hodgson being replaced.

45'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Will Hurd coming on.

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joe Heyes coming off.

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Tarek Haffar coming on.

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Izaia Perese coming on.

43'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Billy Searle coming off.

43'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Mike Rewcastle coming off.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Richard Palframan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Brett Connon comes onto the field.

40'

Ben Healy departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Gabriel Hamer-Webb being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Billy Searle does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Leicester Tigers ends with a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb.

30'

Trouble here as Gabriel Hamer-Webb breaches the defence.

30'

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

30'

Reuben Parsons comes on.

28'

Ollie Leatherbarrow comes off.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabriel Hamer-Webb bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

23'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Harry Wells getting some game time.

22'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Hamish Watson being replaced.

22'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Simon Benitez Cruz getting some game time.

22'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Obatoyinbo being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Healy bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

21'

Billy Searle curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Gabriel Hamer-Webb

16'

Olly Cracknell sets up the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Olly Cracknell bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Hodge took full advantage.

15'

Billy Searle has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Gabriel Hamer-Webb

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

13'

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

13'

Conversion

Billy Searle converts the try.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jamie Blamire places the ball down for the try.

10'

Red Card

Ollie Leatherbarrow (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown the red card

Penalty Goal

Ben Healy kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Wade goes through the gap.

Conversion

Billy Searle has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Leicester Tigers pack has powered over for Jamie Blamire to score the try.

Yellow Card

Elliott Obatoyinbo (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee Joe James blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Newcastle 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 18th April 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Joe James

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +59

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bailey

62 - 3

76'

Radwan

60 - 3

75'

Radwan

55 - 3

70'

Hamer-Webb

50 - 3

67'

Bailey

45 - 3

60'

Hamer-Webb

43 - 3

59'

Bailey

38 - 3

50'

Perese

36 - 3

49'

Half Time

Searle

31 - 3

30'

Hamer-Webb

29 - 3

30'

Hamer-Webb

24 - 3

16'

Hamer-Webb

19 - 3

13'

Searle

14 - 3

11'

Blamire

12 - 3

10'

Leatherbarrow

7 - 3

Healy

7 - 3

Searle

7 - 0

Blamire

5 - 0

Obatoyinbo

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

25%

38%

3-6 secs

44%

38%

6+ secs

31%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

38'

57'

63'

73'

78'

Leicester

Newcastle

Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 13 on Sat 18th April 2026 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leicester Tigers 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 7 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 10th as such Newcastle Red Bulls are favourites on paper.

Leicester Tigers vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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