Sale

35 - 24

Full Time

Saracens

Sale vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

80'

Try

Jean-Luc du Preez goes on their own for a try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Raffi Quirke is finished off with a try.

79'

Josh Beaumont comes on.

76'

Jono Ross comes off.

76'

Cameron Boon comes on.

76'

Nick Isiekwe comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rotimi Segun bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

75'

Saracens make a substitution with Rotimi Segun coming on.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Manu Vunipola coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Carpenter took full advantage.

67'

Red Card

Robin Hislop (Saracens) is shown the red card

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Olly Hartley coming on.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Alex Lozowski coming off.

66'

Alex Goode curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kapeli Pifeleti touching down.

64'

Conversion

The Sale Sharks supporters go wild as Robert du Preez successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

The kick through from Sale Sharks has allowed Jono Ross to touch down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Robert du Preez is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Carpenter goes through the gap.

60'

Kapeli Pifeleti comes on for Saracens.

58'

Theo Dan leaves the field.

58'

Eduardo Bello comes on for Saracens.

55'

Alec Clarey leaves the field.

55'

Robin Hislop comes on for Saracens.

55'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

55'

Ivan van Zyl comes on for Saracens.

55'

Aled Davies leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Sale Sharks results in a try for Joe Carpenter.

53'

What a run here by Joe Carpenter as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Robert du Preez.

53'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Raffi Quirke getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gus Warr being replaced.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Nic Schonert getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Coenie Oosthuizen being replaced.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tommy Taylor getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman being replaced.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Simon McIntyre getting some game time.

49'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bevan Rodd being replaced.

49'

Sean Maitland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Sam James makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tom O'Flaherty 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'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sale Sharks.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Sale Sharks is finished off by Sam James, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Tom O'Flaherty.

39'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Tom O'Flaherty being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Joe Carpenter being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Joe Carpenter being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

Manu Vunipola has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Conversion

Robert du Preez does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Sale Sharks ends with a try for Joe Carpenter.

31'

Trouble here as Joe Carpenter breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Tom O'Flaherty is finished off with a try.

31'

Yellow Card

Alex Goode (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Tom O'Flaherty breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Bevan Rodd breaches the defence.

29'

Alex Goode curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Saracens maul...no miracles today as Theo Dan powers over.

26'

Alex Goode curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Alex Lewington

19'

Sean Maitland sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Maitland bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Lewington bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Lewington took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Alex Goode has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Maitland goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sale v Saracens 
  
 Round 19 
  
 Sun 5th March 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Salford City Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

34%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

du Preez

35 - 24

80'

du Preez

33 - 24

79'

Hislop

67'

28 - 24

Pifeleti

64'

28 - 24

du Preez

28 - 19

62'

Ross

26 - 19

60'

du Preez

21 - 19

54'

Carpenter

19 - 19

53'

Half Time

du Preez

14 - 19

40'

James

12 - 19

39'

Vunipola

35'

7 - 19

du Preez

7 - 16

33'

Carpenter

5 - 16

31'

Goode

30'

0 - 16

Dan

26'

0 - 16

Lewington

19'

0 - 11

Goode

16'

0 - 6

Goode

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Sale

62%

Draw

Saracens

37%

Conversion by Robert du Preez

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Sale

Saracens

More Less

Defence Profile

Sale

Saracens

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

55%

3-6 secs

28%

26%

6+ secs

23%

19%

Rucks Won

Sale Sharks vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sale Sharks face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 19 on Sun 5th March 2023 at Salford City Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Saracens won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Saracens in 1st and Sale Sharks in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sale Sharks vs Saracens Squads

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