Newcastle

45 - 26

Full Time

Leicester

Leicester vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson converts the try.

82'

Try

Sean Jansen goes on their own for a try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Jansen bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

81'

Jack van Poortvliet sets up the try.

81'

Emeka Ilione comes on.

78'

Tommy Reffell comes off.

78'

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

75'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Matias Moroni leads to a try for Newcastle Falcons

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

73'

Elliott Obatoyinbo played a key part in that try.

73'

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

73'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Joe Taufete'e getting some game time.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Clare being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Jimmy Gopperth

71'

That's a great try assist by Freddie Steward.

71'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Steward took full advantage.

70'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Charlie Maddison coming on.

68'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Jamie Blamire coming off.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jimmy Gopperth coming on.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Simmons coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Matias Moroni took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthew Dalton took full advantage.

67'

Yellow Card

Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

66'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Tian Schoeman coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Matias Orlando coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons sub Matthew Dalton comes onto the field.

64'

Gary Graham departs for Newcastle Falcons.

64'

Newcastle Falcons sub Richard Palframan comes onto the field.

60'

Trevor Davison departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Newcastle Falcons sub Michael Young comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Stuart departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Sean Jansen comes on for Leicester Tigers.

56'

Harry Wells leaves the field.

56'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on for Leicester Tigers.

56'

James Cronin leaves the field.

56'

Logovi'i Mulipola comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Adam Brocklebank leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Connon kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Newcastle Falcons will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Jack van Poortvliet comes on.

52'

Ben Youngs comes off.

52'

Joe Heyes comes on.

52'

Dan Cole comes off.

52'

Elliott Obatoyinbo comes on.

50'

Mateo Carreras comes off.

50'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Tom Marshall getting some game time.

47'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Carl Fearns being replaced.

47'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Henderson getting some game time.

45'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Calum Green being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

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

43'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Leicester Tigers as Ollie Chessum goes over.

41'

Ben Youngs played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

48'

Yellow Card

Greg Peterson (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

43'

Newcastle Falcons sub Matias Moroni comes onto the field.

39'

Elliott Obatoyinbo departs for Newcastle Falcons.

39'

Conversion

Brett Connon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

An interception for Newcastle Falcons allows Mateo Carreras to race clear for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Mateo Carreras being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Brett Connon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Falcons is finished off by Mateo Carreras, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Brett Connon sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Falcons has led to Brett Connon being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

The conversion is on its way from Charlie Atkinson but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ben Youngs scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Ollie Chessum breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Callum Chick scores from close range.

27'

Elliott Obatoyinbo comes on.

26'

Matias Moroni comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Adam Radwan breaches the defence.

25'

Yellow Card

Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Mateo Carreras took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Newcastle Falcons results in a try for Mateo Carreras

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mateo Carreras took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Tom Penny is finished off with a try.

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Leicester 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 7th January 2023, 06:00am PST 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Newcastle win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Atkinson

82'

45 - 26

Jansen

81'

45 - 24

Connon

45 - 19

74'

Moroni

43 - 19

73'

Atkinson

71'

38 - 19

Gopperth

71'

38 - 17

Reffell

66'

38 - 12

Connon

38 - 12

56'

Blamire

36 - 12

55'

Connon

31 - 12

45'

Atkinson

42'

28 - 12

Chessum

41'

28 - 10

Half Time

Peterson

28 - 5

43'

Connon

28 - 5

38'

Carreras

26 - 5

37'

Connon

21 - 5

36'

Carreras

19 - 5

35'

Youngs

31'

14 - 5

Connon

14 - 0

28'

Chick

12 - 0

27'

Steward

14'

7 - 0

Connon

7 - 0

14'

Carreras

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Leicester

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Leicester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

67%

3-6 secs

21%

20%

6+ secs

27%

14%

Rucks Won

102

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sat 7th January 2023 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST 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 8 places in the league table with Leicester Tigers in 3rd and Newcastle Red Bulls in 11th as such Leicester Tigers are favourites on paper.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Leicester Tigers Squads

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