Leicester Tigers, Sale Sharks Contest Premiership Semi-Final at Welford Road

The Gallagher Premiership semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Welford Road promises to be a fiercely contested match with both teams closely matched from the regular season. Leicester, finishing second, are motivated by the final home appearances of club legends Dan Cole and Ben Youngs, while Sale aims to reach the final for the second time in three seasons. Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson highlighted the need for an 80-minute consistent performance, with key players like George Ford expected to play pivotal roles, and Tom Roebuck and Tom Curry returning from injury. Leicester head coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to the squad, with Adam Radwan starting on the wing and veterans Youngs and Cole on the bench, while Sale remains confident following a strong end to their season. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland, with streaming options available internationally, including through VPN services. The winner of this semi-final will face Bath, who advanced after their victory over Bristol, in the Premiership final at Twickenham.