Leicester Tigers achieved their first win of the season with a hard-fought 24-19 victory over Newcastle Red Bulls on September 24. This match marked a significant turnaround for Leicester, who had not won in their last six matches across all competitions.

The game began with Newcastle taking an early lead, thanks to Obi Ene, who scored just three minutes into his Prem debut. Ene showcased his skills by weaving through the defense after receiving a precise cut-out pass from fly-half Brett Connon.

However, Leicester responded quickly as hooker Samiuela Moli scored from a driving maul, with Billy Searle converting to give the Tigers a narrow advantage. The momentum shifted when former Newcastle winger Adam Radwan touched down after a clever grubber kick from Freddie Steward, followed by another successful conversion and a penalty from Searle.

Despite Newcastle’s strong efforts, including a near second try from Ene thwarted by Will Wand, they fell short after George McGuigan scored to reduce the deficit to five points. But Leicester sealed their win with a third try from Will Hurd, making it a two-score game.

Cameron Jordan managed to score for Newcastle late in the game, but it wasn't enough. The match concluded with Leicester holding on to their lead, showcasing resilience after a challenging start to the season.