The Leicester Tigers Academy scored four tries in a 28-12 win over Sale Sharks Academy in the Under-18 League.

Fin Charles crossed for the opening try in the 17th minute, which was converted by Oscar Talbot, before Sale hit back with their first through hooker Harrison Turner.

George Marsh got over for a second to the Tigers Cubs just before half-time, which Talbot converted, to take a 14-5 lead into the break.

Just minutes into the second half and Tigers had a third, through Jamie Longyear, and Talbot was on target again to make it 21-5.

Replacement back Dom Smith, just two minutes after entering the game, got over for the fourth for Tigers which was converted to extend the lead to 23 points, 28-5, with 12 minutes to play.

Approaching full-time and Sale were awarded a penalty try to cut the different to 16 points, 28-12, where it finished.