Newcastle

17 - 39

Full Time

Leicester

Leicester vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Orlando Bailey takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

81'

Try

Leicester Tigers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tommy Reffell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Reffell bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

80'

Sebastian de Chaves comes on.

77'

Jamie Hodgson comes off.

77'

Cameron Neild comes on.

77'

Tom Christie comes off.

77'

Connor Hancock comes on.

77'

Adam Brocklebank comes off.

77'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Newcastle Red Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Richard Palframan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Simon Benitez Cruz is finished off with a try.

76'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Archie van der Flier getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

Conversion

Orlando Bailey has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Joaquin Moro

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Joaquin Moro took full advantage.

72'

Ollie Allan played a key part in that try.

72'

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

72'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Ollie Allan coming on.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Tom Whiteley coming off.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tom Gordon coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Amanaki Lelei Mafi coming off.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming on.

67'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Liam Williams coming off.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming on.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Freddie Steward coming off.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Ale Loman coming on.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joe Heyes coming off.

66'

Leicester Tigers sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

62'

Billy Searle departs for Leicester Tigers.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Billy Searle kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

58'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

58'

Richard Palframan comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

58'

Murray McCallum leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Billy Searle kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Freddie Steward.

56'

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

56'

Billy Searle played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Adam Radwan as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Ollie Hassell-Collins as they get over the gainline!

55'

Josh Manz comes on.

53'

Hanro Liebenberg comes off.

53'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes on.

51'

Sam Stuart comes off.

51'

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

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Blamire being replaced.

46'

Max Clark makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Orlando Bailey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Brett Connon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Oliver Spencer being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Newcastle Red Bulls supporters go wild as Brett Connon successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Trouble here as Alex Hearle breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Alex Hearle breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Billy Searle makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Joaquin Moro goes on their own for a try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joaquin Moro bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

23'

Conversion

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Ethan Grayson

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Brett Connon.

21'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Wells coming on.

18'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with James Thompson coming off.

18'

Yellow Card

Ollie Hassell-Collins (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam Williams took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Billy Searle converts the try.

13'

Try

James Thompson scores the try from close range.

12'

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

12'

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

11'

Penalty Goal

Billy Searle kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee Sara Cox blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Leicester 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 28th November 2025, 11:45am PST 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sara Cox

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reffell

80'

17 - 39

Connon

17 - 34

77'

Palframan

15 - 34

76'

Bailey

73'

10 - 34

Moro

72'

10 - 32

Searle

62'

10 - 27

Searle

57'

10 - 24

Steward

56'

10 - 22

Half Time

Connon

10 - 17

33'

Searle

24'

7 - 17

Moro

23'

7 - 15

Connon

7 - 10

22'

Grayson

5 - 10

21'

Hassell-Collins

16'

0 - 10

Searle

13'

0 - 10

Thompson

12'

0 - 8

Searle

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Newcastle

18%

Draw

Leicester

81%

Try by Tommy Reffell

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

63%

65%

3-6 secs

28%

22%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

74'

75'

79'

Newcastle

Leicester

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

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership Round 6 on Fri 28th November 2025 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:45 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 6 places in the league table with Leicester Tigers in 4th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 10th 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.