Leicester Tigers claimed their first victory of the new campaign with a hard-fought 24-19 result against Newcastle at Kingston Park. This win marks a significant turning point for the Tigers, who had failed to secure a victory in seven consecutive matches across all competitions, a slump dating back to the previous season.
Match Scoring Summary
- Newcastle Tries: Ene, McGuigan, Jordan; Conversions: Connon, Henry
- Leicester Tries: Moli, Radwan, Hurd; Conversions: Searle (3); Penalties: Searle
Former Newcastle winger Adam Radwan, who transferred to Leicester in January 2025 after eight and a half seasons with the Falcons, made a successful return to his old home ground by scoring a try. Although Newcastle initially took the lead through an early Obi Ene score, they were unable to maintain their momentum. Despite a promising home debut performance, the Falcons fell short as Leicester relied on grit and defensive determination to hold off a late comeback attempt, successfully bouncing back from their narrow two-point loss to Saracens just six days prior.
Important Details
- Leicester (17) 24.
