Premiership Rugby· Season 2023
Match Summary
Sale Sharks defeated Leicester Tigers 24:17. The match was played in Premiership Rugby 2023. League standings: Leicester Tigers #8, Sale Sharks #3.
Rivalry since 2008
Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Head to Head Results· 38
Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks have met 38 times — Leicester Tigers won 24, Sale Sharks won 14, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. Leicester Tigers leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 1852 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 48.74 per match (1008 for the home side, 844 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 38 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 38 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Leicester Tigers are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 33–47 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Leicester Tigers sit #8 and Sale Sharks are #3 in the Premiership Rugby table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northampton Saints | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts60 |
| #2 | Bath | GP18 | Won11 | Lost7 | Pts60 |
| #3 | Sale Sharks | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts56 |
| #4 | Saracens | GP18 | Won11 | Lost7 | Pts56 |
| #5 | Bristol | GP18 | Won11 | Lost7 | Pts54 |
| #6 | Harlequins | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts51 |
| #7 | Exeter Chiefs | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts50 |
| #8 | Leicester Tigers | GP18 | Won9 | Lost9 | Pts45 |
| #9 | Gloucester | GP18 | Won5 | Lost13 | Pts32 |
| #10 | Newcastle Falcons | GP18 | Won0 | Lost18 | Pts5 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026