Leicester

38 - 10

Full Time

Ulster

Leicester vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jude Postlethwaite bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Izaia Perese bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory Telfer took full advantage.

74'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Harry Wells coming on.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jed Holloway coming off.

68'

Ulster Rugby sub Harry Sheridan comes onto the field.

63'

Cormac Izuchukwu departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub James Whitcombe comes onto the field.

63'

Nicky Smith departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Leicester Tigers sub Charlie Clare comes onto the field.

63'

Julian Montoya departs for Leicester Tigers.

63'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Jamie Shillcock successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Izaia Perese

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Izaia Perese goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Josh Bassett is finished off with a try.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Nathan Doak comes onto the field.

61'

Zac Ward departs for Ulster Rugby.

61'

Leicester Tigers sub Jamie Shillcock comes onto the field.

61'

Handre Pollard departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Freddie Steward successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Leicester Tigers are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Bassett touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Bassett goes through the gap.

60'

Ben Youngs comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Jack van Poortvliet leaves the field.

59'

Dan Cole comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Joe Heyes leaves the field.

59'

Corrie Barrett comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Scott Wilson leaves the field.

55'

John Cooney comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

55'

James McCormick comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

John Andrew leaves the field.

55'

Joseph Woodward comes on.

53'

Solomone Kata comes off.

53'

Kieran Treadwell comes on.

52'

Iain Henderson comes off.

52'

Eric O'Sullivan comes on.

52'

Andrew Warwick comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins.

51'

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

51'

Freddie Steward sets up the try.

51'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Emeka Ilione getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Finn Carnduff being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Murphy getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Morgan being replaced.

49'

Handre Pollard has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins.

48'

Ollie Hassell-Collins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Freddie Steward sets up the try.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Leicester Tigers go for goal with Handre Pollard taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

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

41'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Josh Bassett being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Freddie Steward played a key part in that try.

41'

Trouble here as Nathan Doak breaches the defence.

32'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Rory Telfer getting some game time.

22'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ethan McIlroy being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Josh Bassett

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Bassett bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

17'

Izaia Perese sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Izaia Perese took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Nick Timoney leads to a try for Ulster Rugby

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Timoney took full advantage.

Aidan Morgan played a key part in that try.

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Ulster 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th January 2025, 02:00pm CST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Shillcock

38 - 10

63'

Perese

36 - 10

62'

Steward

31 - 10

61'

Bassett

29 - 10

60'

Pollard

24 - 10

52'

Hassell-Collins

22 - 10

51'

Hassell-Collins

17 - 10

48'

Half Time

Bassett

12 - 10

41'

Pollard

7 - 10

18'

Bassett

5 - 10

17'

Doak

0 - 10

Timoney

0 - 8

Doak

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Leicester

81%

Draw

Ulster

18%

Line Break by Jude Postlethwaite

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Ulster

More Less

Defence Profile

Leicester

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

73%

3-6 secs

25%

17%

6+ secs

11%

10%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

56'

63'

67'

76'

Leicester

Ulster

Leicester Tigers vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Ulster in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sat 11th January 2025 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Ulster in 3rd and Leicester Tigers in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Leicester Tigers vs Ulster Squads

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