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Why

Greg Garner sounds his whistle bringing this epic encounter to a close. It is hosts, Leicester Tigers, that emerge as deserved victors. Sale, crippled by yellow cards in the first half, showed glimpses of a comeback in the second half but it was too little too late for the visitors. Tigers were commanding throughout and notable performances from Freddie Burns (5 from 6) was enough to seal the game off.

But that marks the end of Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this encounter. I hope you all enjoyed it!

FULL-TIME

Leicester have the penalty. Thacker takes it quick and knocks it on.

Thacker makes a piercing break bringing play up to the 22. The Leicester crowd is deafening.

Sale are behaving resiliently however.

Leicester bring play up to half way.

Rizzo bursts 50m upfield.

Tigers try one more attack.