Leicester Tigers Dominate Sale Sharks to Secure Play-Off Spot in Thrilling 47-33 Victory
Leicester Tigers clinched a spot in the Prem Rugby play-offs with a commanding 47-33 victory over Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium, leaving them just a point shy of second-placed Bath. The match showcased the Tigers' prowess, with Geoff Parling's side displaying superior quality against a Sale team whose top-four aspirations have faded. Key Highlights: Ollie Chessum opened the scoring for Leicester, with Tom Roebuck quickly equalizing for Sale. Jamie Blamire and Joaquin Moro scored two more tries for Leicester, giving them a commanding 28-12 lead at halftime. In the second half, Leicester continued their scoring spree with tries from Will Wand, Ollie Hassell-Collins, and Archie van der Flier. Despite Leicester's dominance, Sale fought back with tries from Ernst van Rhyn, Sam Dugdale, and Arron Reed, securing a losing bonus point. Leicester's starting lineup remained unchanged from their previous win against Northampton, with Joe Heyes making his 100th start. Tom Curry and Raffi Quirke returned for Sale, but their efforts weren't enough to turn the tide. With this victory, Leicester celebrated their first win at Sale since 2018, solidifying their status as strong title contenders in the Gallagher Premiership.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-17