Newcastle

19 - 24

Full Time

Leicester

Leicester vs Newcastle

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

81'

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

79'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Tom Manz getting some game time.

74'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with James Thompson being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Zack Henry has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Newcastle Red Bulls results in a try for Cam Jordan

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Cam Jordan took full advantage.

73'

Ollie Leatherbarrow played a key part in that try.

72'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Zack Henry getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Brett Connon being replaced.

70'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Tom Whiteley coming on.

67'

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

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Corbin Thunder coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Billy Searle successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Will Hurd scores the try from close range.

66'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Sam Graham comes onto the field.

62'

Max Hicks departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

62'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Ollie Fletcher comes onto the field.

61'

George McGuigan departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Leatherbarrow goes through the gap.

60'

Ollie Hassell-Collins comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Adam Radwan leaves the field.

59'

Joaquin Moro comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Olly Cracknell leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George McGuigan from scoring as they record the try for Newcastle Red Bulls.

55'

Will Hurd comes on.

50'

Joe Heyes comes off.

50'

Adam Brocklebank comes on.

50'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes off.

50'

Ollie Leatherbarrow comes on.

50'

Hoskins Sotutu comes off.

50'

Franco Molina comes on.

50'

Oscar Usher comes off.

50'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Will Wand getting some game time.

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Orlando Bailey being replaced.

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Tarek Haffar getting some game time.

45'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Mako Vunipola being replaced.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with James Harper getting some game time.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Millar-Mills being replaced.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Simon Benitez Cruz coming on.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with James Elliott coming off.

44'

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 Harrison Obatoyinbo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

Trouble here as Aaron Wainwright breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Billy Searle makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Adam Radwan gathers the kick to score the try for Leicester Tigers.

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Freddie Steward.

21'

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

19'

Conversion

Billy Searle converts the try.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Samiuela Moli places the ball down for the try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomone Kata goes through the gap.

Brett Connon has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for Obi Ene

The defensive line has been broken as Obi Ene goes through the gap.

Brett Connon sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Max Hicks goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Christophe Ridley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Leicester 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 3rd October 2026, 01:45pm CDT 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

88%

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Henry

19 - 24

73'

Jordan

17 - 24

73'

Searle

67'

12 - 24

Hurd

66'

12 - 22

Connon

12 - 17

56'

McGuigan

10 - 17

55'

Half Time

Searle

28'

5 - 17

Searle

22'

5 - 14

Radwan

21'

5 - 12

Searle

11'

5 - 7

Moli

11'

5 - 5

Ene

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Leicester

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Leicester

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

59%

3-6 secs

42%

29%

6+ secs

11%

12%

140

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

69'

71'

72'

80'

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 2 on Sat 3rd October 2026 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 07:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 05:45 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 just 5 places in the league table with Leicester Tigers in 4th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.