All posts tagged "Leicester"
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International Rugby
/ 2 days agoEngland A 59-24 Argentina XV: Standout Harlequins duo show the way ahead
Harlequins duo Luke Northmore and Jack Kenningham lead the way as England A run in nine tries to overpower Argentina XV...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoDREAMTEAM
MIKE HAYWOOD, THE FORMER NORTHAMPTON SAINTS AND ENGLAND U20S HOOKER, NOW HEAD COACH OF COLCHESTER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoThompson setting the bar high
■By GARY FITZGERALD JAMES Thompson claims Leicester Tigers are ready to raise the noise and ramp up the growl too as...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoWeimann is keen to grab his chance
■By GARY FITZGERALD JONNY Weimann will be hoping the leg injury sustained in Friday’s win against Leicester is not too severe...
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoRiley certain that Quins will climb up ladder
■By GARY FITZGERALD SAM Riley has total faith that Harlequins’ set-piece can help lay firm foundations for a title bid. The...
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Columnists
/ 2 days agoNick Cain: It was a mistake to extend Steve Borthwick’s England contract before Australia clash
Nick Cain questions the timing of Steve Borthwick’s England contract extension, warning Bill Sweeney’s decision has fuelled discontent ahead of the...
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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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Latest News
/ 2 days agoAt last, Red Bulls finding their feet
“IT’LL be better next season” is a familiar refrain in all under-performing corners of the sporting landscape: you even hear it...
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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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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 days agoPaul Rees: It’s right time for England boss Steve Borthwick to show he’s a true leader
Paul Rees says England need to use their heads against Australia at Twickenham ahead of the Nations Championship clash this afternoon.
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Latest News
/ 2 days agoColchester’s second-half burst is too much for Dorking
By SAM JACKSON National League Two East NEWLY promoted Colchester continued their promising return to Level 4, picking up their fourth...
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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
/ 3 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
/ 6 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 agoJoe Marchant ready to fight for his England place after Sale Sharks return
The Sale Sharks centre is relishing the challenge of competing with Henry Slade and Will Joseph for a spot in England’s...
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Columnists
/ 1 week agoJeremy Guscott: It’s time for England’s backs to prove their worth
Jeremy Guscott weighs up England’s midfield and backline options, urging Steve Borthwick to unleash his exciting attacking centres and reward their...
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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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Latest News
/ 1 week agoThat was a chance missed, says Skiv
GLOUCESTER boss George Skivington reckons his side missed a chance to put their foot on Northampton’s throats when they had the...
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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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Latest News
/ 1 week agoLam: We paid the price for sin bins
BRISTOL director of rugby Pat Lam bemoaned the loss of two players to the sin bin. He said: “We conceded two...
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Latest News
/ 1 week agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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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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Latest News
/ 1 week agoOundle blast past Guernsey but Esher are on their heels
National League Two East By SAM JACKSON TABLE toppers Oundle continue to be a class above after maintaining their flawless start...
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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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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoResurgent Tigers cut loose to slay Saints
By ADAM HATHAWAY GEOFF Parling’s Leicester rapped out a title warning as they blitzed champions Northampton in the second half to...
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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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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoFracas at half-time had no bearing on result, says Dowson
NORTHAMPTON boss Phil Dowson refused to blame his side’s dismal second half on the fracas just before the break. Players from...
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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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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoO’Driscoll and Mauger a devastating pairing
DREAMTEAM ALEX GROVE, THE FORMER SCOTLAND, WORCESTER WARRIORS, EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND COVENTRY CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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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 agoPeter Jackson: Champions Cup has lost its winning formula
Peter Jackson argues the Champions Cup has lost the magic that made it rugby’s premier club competition, with weakened pool stages,...
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Cavaliers and Roundheads – rugby’s battle between driving mauls and high-scoring games
Paul Rees investigates the big divide splitting the game: high-scoring romps or a feast of driving mauls.
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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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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Mike Haywood – In my mind, I had no plan other than to play rugby
Mike Haywood, the former Northampton Saints and England U20 hooker, now head coach at Colchester, reflects on his life in rugby.
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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.
Autumn Internationals
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Autumn Internationals
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