Leicester Tigers secure 36-28 victory over Saracens in Premiership Rugby clash
On 4 January 2026, Leicester Tigers defeated Saracens 36-28 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in a Premiership Rugby match. This victory moved Leicester to fifth in the table, closing the gap to the top four, while Saracens remained in sixth place.
Leicester began strongly, leading 14-0 early on following a try by Olly Cracknell and conversions by Billy Searle. Joe Heyes secured a try before half-time, earning Leicester a bonus point with the score at 26-7. Saracens faced challenges due to injuries to Jamie George and Nick Isiekwe, as well as a Daly sin-bin. Despite this, Rotimi Segun and Rhys Carré scored tries for Saracens, and Max Malins had a try ruled out for a knock-on.
Billy Searle was named man of the match, contributing with a grubber kick for Radwan, two conversions, and a late penalty. Leicester's Will Wand, the 24-year-old outside centre who replaced Izaia Perese, was lively in midfield. Emeka Ilione, returning after 10 weeks out, impressed with strong breakdown work.
Saracens added a late consolation try through Charlie Bracken in their push for a late comeback, but Leicester held on for the win.
