Tigers Academy avenged an early season defeat at the hands of Sale Sharks to record their ninth successive victory on Friday night.

A Sam Harrison try, plus nine points from the boot of fly-half Joe Glover ensured Tigers made amends for a 20-5 loss at the hands of the same opposition in the very first game of the season. 

The last of Glover's three penalties came with just three minutes remaining as Tigers earned their just rewards for a spirited performance that saw them fight back from 11-8 down late in the game.

There is little rest for Tigers, who now prepare to face French visitors Annecy at Oval Park on Tuesday night (kick-off 7pm).

Tigers scorers:

Sam Harrison (T)
Joe Glover (3P)

Sale scorers:

James Gaskell (T)
Mike Waywell (2P)