All posts tagged "Leicester Tigers"
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSam Riley certain that Harlequins will climb up the Prem ladder
Sam Riley backs Harlequins’ set-piece to provide the platform for a Premiership title challenge as they look to build on an...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 days agoJames Thompson backs Leicester Tigers to build on winning momentum
James Thompson says Leicester Tigers are ready to turn up the intensity as they target a strong finish to the year...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoJonny Weimann is keen to grab his chance at Northampton Saints
Jonny Weimann hopes his leg injury is not serious as Northampton Saints face a mounting scrum-half crisis ahead of a demanding...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints 39-15 Leicester Tigers: Stylish Saints suffer another injury blow
Northampton Saints produced an impressive attacking display to beat Leicester Tigers, but Phil Dowson faces a fresh injury concern after Jonny...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoSale Sharks 21-19 Bristol Bears: Arron Reed hits the right lines as Pat Lam’s side are denied
Arron Reed scored twice as Sale Sharks held off a spirited Bristol Bears fightback to secure a second Premiership Cup win...
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Top 14
/ 2 days agoCentres are the focus of attention
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN THE voracious French rugby recruitment rumour mill – as we all well know – never really stops,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 days agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith cleared to face Australia as Nations Championship resumes
Fin Smith starts at fly-half against the Wallabies after coming through Friday’s final training session.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 days agoEngland scrum-halves Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland ruled out of Australia clash
Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury and Archie McParland’s calf problem leave England short of scrum-half options, with Ben Spencer and Harry Randall...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoAlex Coles plays down tensions between England team-mates after East Midlands derby fracas
Northampton Saints lock insists there are no lingering tensions with his England colleagues as Steve Borthwick’s squad prepare for their autumn...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoNorthampton Saints 28-14 Gloucester: Phil Dowson’s men bounce back to catch Cherry & Whites
Tom Pearson and Josh Kemeny impressed in a powerful response, while Fraser Dingwall also strengthened his case for a return to...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoScotland turn to Leatherbarrow
NEWCASTLE’S Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up by Scotland for the first time for the home Nations Championship fixtures against New...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoNick Cain: Steve Borthwick has had plenty of time to prepare England
Nick Cain questions Steve Borthwick’s claims of limited preparation time, pointing to the experience within his England squad and the need...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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Features
/ 1 week agoChessum agrees to stay longer
RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has extended his contract with the club. The 26-year-old England lock has made 88...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoPREM’S FINANCIAL REALITY CHECK
LEICESTER Tigers, still considered to be the best supported club in English rugby if you exclude “big game” attendances, have posted...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoEngland fly-half Fin Smith a doubt to face Australia after pulling out of training squad
Fin Smith will remain with England to undergo treatment and Charlie Atkinson takes his place in the training squad.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoChristian Wade: I knew I would be a one-cap wonder for England
Christian Wade reflects on the England World Cup snub that convinced him his international career was over, as he closes in...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoDeian Gwynne embraces Welsh influence at Gloucester
Deian Gwynne is thriving at Gloucester, where the growing Welsh contingent has helped the young back rower feel at home as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers 28-7 Northampton Saints: Ollie Chessum leads the hunt as Geoff Parling’s men turn nasty
Ollie Chessum and Joe Heyes led Leicester’s second-half surge as Geoff Parling’s side overwhelmed the champions, with a heated half-time confrontation...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBristol Bears 20-7 Exeter Chiefs: Gabriel Ibitoye stars as Pat Lam’s side weather the storm
Gabriel Ibitoye delivered in the downpour with a try, a crucial turnover and a hand in the late score as Pat...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHarlequins vs Saracens: George Furbank and Marcus Smith fired up for derby day
George Furbank believes his understanding with Marcus Smith can help revive Harlequins’ season as they prepare to face London rivals Saracens...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBilly Searle: I’ve found my feet at Leicester Tigers
The 30-year-old has settled at Welford Road after spells in France and believes his best rugby is still ahead of him...
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Letters
/ 2 weeks agoGreat day at The Gardens
I READ with interest the comments of all your correspondents about the Northampton Saints v Bath game which I attended. I...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoVicky Macqueen: Losing now could be best thing for England
Former England and Saracens full-back and ex-Leicester Tigers head coach Vicky Macqueen MBE explains why losing to Canada could be the...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoTom Varndell: Christian Wade’s try-scoring feats in the Prem are so impressive
Tom Varndell reflects on Christian Wade equalling the Prem all-time try-scoring record, the evolution of the competition and the challenges facing...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoMax Llewellyn: Gloucester are genuine Prem title contenders
Wales centre Max Llewellyn backs Gloucester to maintain their strong start in the Prem as they prepare for a fierce West...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: High-scoring Prem games are great – as long as they’re competitive
Jeremy Guscott weighs up the debate around attack and defence in the Prem, arguing that high-scoring games are good for rugby.
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoGloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux
Chris Boyd admits Gloucester let a golden opportunity slip after drawing 36-36 with back-to-back European champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDafydd Jenkins: Welsh stars in Prem can strengthen national squad
The Exeter Chiefs lock believes the influx of Welsh internationals into English rugby can benefit Steve Tandy’s squad while creating opportunities...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 weeks agoPau vs Leicester Tigers: Archie van der Flier – I’m learning a lot from Mako Vunipola
Archie van der Flier is relishing the chance to test himself against Europe’s best as Leicester Tigers begin their Champions Cup...
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Challenge Cup
/ 3 weeks agoHarlequins vs Vannes: Lucas Schmid is ready to roar for Quins
Harlequins youngster Lucas Schmid gets his first European start at No.8 against Vannes, hoping to help lift the mood at The...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoGondwe keeps Saracens on top
PWR CUP ROUNDUP By BEN JAYCOCK AKINA Gondwe scored twice as Saracens finished top of Pool A to secure a home...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoPhil Dowson rejects ‘gone soft’ claims after Northampton Saints and Bath points fest
Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has defended the balance between attack and defence in modern rugby after his side’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoSaracens’ Brendan Venter vows to work closely with RFU on England’s rising stars
Brendan Venter wants Saracens to work in partnership with the RFU to accelerate the development of England’s next generation.
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoTheobald-Thomas is forced to retire
LEICESTER Tigers hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas has been forced to retire on medical grounds. The 23-year-old joined ahead of the 2023-24 season...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeicester Tigers 38-31 Gloucester: Geoff Parling’s men put on a show fit for a prince
Leicester Tigers fought back from 14-0 down to beat Gloucester and retain the Slater Cup, with Billy Searle pulling the strings...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoExeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDragons 31-38 Ospreys: Morgan Morris at the double for derby day success
Morgan Morris struck twice in the closing stages as Ospreys came from behind to beat Dragons 38-31 at Rodney Parade and...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: My road trip to France that opened up a new life
Brendan Gallagher revisits his European Cup road trip to Pau and Brive that sparked a 20-year love affair with French rugby,...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoSnelling: Oundle fired up by missing out last season
By BEN JAYCOCK GRANT Snelling believes the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on promotion last season is fuelling Oundle’s perfect start...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoChiefs win to set up Saracens decider
ROUNDUP PWR CUP By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs ran in six tries to secure a commanding 42-12 victory over Loughborough Lightning...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJames Pater following in George Furbank’s footsteps at Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints youngster James Pater is making his mark after taking inspiration from former team-mate George Furbank and scoring a hat-trick...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoUgo Monye: England should give Leicester Tigers wing Adam Radwan another chance
Ugo Monye believes Adam Radwan deserves another England opportunity but admits Steve Borthwick faces a major selection headache with wingers coming...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoFormer England international David Flatman insists rugby without scrums doesn’t work
David Flatman has dismissed claims rugby’s scrum is turning supporters away, insisting the set-piece is one of the sport’s defining spectacles...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoWhy I’m going for Ellis Genge at No. 8
DREAMTEAM BEN YOUNG, THE FORMER LEICESTER LIONS FLY-HALF WHO NOW PLAYS FOR OUNDLE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoGloucester 48-0 Harlequins: Cherry & Whites go to the top as they thrash Quins
Gloucester maintained their perfect start with an eight-try demolition of Harlequins, who suffered their heaviest league defeat in 26 years.
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoNewcastle Red Bulls 19-24 Leicester Tigers: Adam Radwan’s return has Geoff Parling’s men on front foot
Adam Radwan scored against his former club as Leicester Tigers held off a late Newcastle Red Bulls fightback to claim a...
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