Leicester

56 - 17

Full Time

Sharks

Leicester vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

82'

Conversion

Jamie Shillcock converts the try.

82'

Try

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

82'

Ben Youngs sets up the try.

82'

Phatu Ganyane comes on.

76'

Jeandre Labuschagne comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Hakeem Kunene took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Jamie Shillcock has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Charlie Clare scores the try from close range.

71'

Yellow Card

Ntuthuko Mchunu (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

70'

Sharks make a substitution with Diego Appollis coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Ethan Hooker coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Hakeem Kunene coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Jordan Hendrikse coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Ethan Bester coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming off.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with James Whitcombe coming on.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jamie Shillcock coming on.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Handre Pollard coming off.

66'

Sharks sub Corne Rahl comes onto the field.

61'

Emile van Heerden departs for Sharks.

61'

Leicester Tigers sub Cameron Henderson comes onto the field.

61'

Harry Wells departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ethan Hooker touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Bradley Davids is finished off with a try.

60'

Tinotenda Mavesere comes on for Sharks.

58'

Phepsi Buthelezi leaves the field.

58'

Bradley Davids comes on for Sharks.

55'

Jaden Hendrikse leaves the field.

55'

Ben Youngs comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Jack van Poortvliet leaves the field.

55'

Charlie Clare comes on for Leicester Tigers.

55'

Julian Montoya leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Solomone Kata as they get over the gainline!

53'

Emeka Ilione comes on.

50'

Hanro Liebenberg comes off.

50'

Dan Cole comes on.

50'

Joe Heyes comes off.

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hanro Jacobs getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Nyakane being replaced.

48'

Eduan Keyter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jack van Poortvliet from scoring that try!

43'

Jack van Poortvliet makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Handre Pollard adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Handre Pollard, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Jack van Poortvliet.

39'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to George Martin being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Solomone Kata, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Solomone Kata being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Handre Pollard sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Freddie Steward being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ollie Hassell-Collins scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Ollie Hassell-Collins breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Montoya bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

24'

Conversion

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Emmanuel Tshituka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming on.

18'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Izaia Perese coming off.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Siya Masuku took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

10'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Julian Montoya places the ball down for the try.

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Sharks 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 14th December 2024, 09:30am PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Shillcock

56 - 17

82'

Ilione

54 - 17

82'

Shillcock

49 - 17

72'

Clare

47 - 17

71'

Mchunu

70'

42 - 17

Masuku

61'

42 - 17

Hooker

60'

42 - 15

Pollard

42 - 10

44'

van Poortvliet

40 - 10

43'

Half Time

Pollard

35 - 10

40'

Pollard

33 - 10

39'

Pollard

28 - 10

35'

Kata

26 - 10

34'

Pollard

21 - 10

28'

Hassell-Collins

19 - 10

27'

Pollard

14 - 10

25'

Montoya

12 - 10

24'

Masuku

21'

7 - 10

Tshituka

20'

7 - 8

Pollard

7 - 3

10'

Montoya

5 - 3

Masuku

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Leicester

83%

Draw

Sharks

16%

Conversion by Jamie Shillcock

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Leicester

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

76%

3-6 secs

22%

19%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

77'

80'

Leicester

Sharks

Leicester Tigers vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Sat 14th December 2024 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 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 2 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Sharks Squads

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