Saracens

10 - 20

Full Time

Sale

Sale vs Saracens

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arron Reed bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

76'

Arron Reed comes on.

75'

Tom Roebuck comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Ernst van Rhyn took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Earl took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Roebuck took full advantage.

70'

Saracens make a substitution with Aled Davies coming on.

69'

Saracens make a substitution with Ivan van Zyl coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Owen Farrell successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

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

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Dan goes through the gap.

64'

Sale Sharks sub Ben Bamber comes onto the field.

60'

Cobus Wiese departs for Sale Sharks.

60'

Billy Vunipola comes on for Saracens.

56'

Tom Willis leaves the field.

56'

Raffi Quirke comes on.

52'

Gus Warr comes off.

52'

Ernst van Rhyn comes on.

52'

Hyron Andrews comes off.

52'

Alex Goode comes on.

52'

Lucio Cinti comes off.

52'

Theo Dan comes on.

52'

Jamie George comes off.

52'

Eroni Mawi comes on.

52'

Mako Vunipola comes off.

52'

Theo McFarland comes on.

52'

Juan Martin Gonzalez comes off.

52'

Nick Isiekwe comes on.

52'

Hugh Tizard comes off.

52'

WillGriff John comes on.

51'

James Harper comes off.

51'

Tommy Taylor comes on.

51'

Luke Cowan-Dickie comes off.

51'

Simon McIntyre comes on.

51'

Bevan Rodd comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Ford kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Robert du Preez scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Robert du Preez as they get over the gainline!

50'

Penalty Goal

George Ford makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Marco Riccioni coming on.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Christian Judge coming off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

George Ford has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Trouble here as Ivan van Zyl breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Tom Parton breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Farrell kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

George Ford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Tom Roebuck

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Roebuck bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

22'

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

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom O'Flaherty bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

21'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Sam James coming on.

17'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Manu Tuilagi coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Owen Farrell took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Willis took full advantage.

11'

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

Elliot Daly steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saracens v Sale 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 07:05am PDT 
  
 StoneX Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

75%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Farrell

10 - 20

66'

Riccioni

8 - 20

65'

Ford

51'

3 - 20

du Preez

50'

3 - 18

Ford

46'

3 - 13

Half Time

Ford

39'

3 - 10

Farrell

3 - 7

25'

Ford

23'

0 - 7

Roebuck

22'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Saracens

Sale

More Less

Defence Profile

Saracens

Sale

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

45%

3-6 secs

26%

6+ secs

14%

29%

105

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

54'

55'

58'

70'

Saracens

Sale

Saracens vs Sale Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saracens face off against Sale Sharks in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 18th May 2024 at StoneX Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST on SuperSport, 02:05 NZST in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 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 Sale Sharks in 3rd and Saracens in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saracens vs Sale Sharks Squads

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