All posts tagged "Leicester"
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLam dismisses Goode criticism of club spirit
By PAUL REES Pat Lam dismisses claims by former England fly-half Andy Goode that some of his Bristol players, including prop...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoIt’s time to get back to shifting the piano
CHRIS HEWETT Not long after helping the All Blacks to victory over the Lions in 1993, the formidable wing John Kirwan...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoCastres tempting Watson
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Anthony Watson is due to travel to France as Castres...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoCollins left in ‘shock’ after Lions claim league title
By BEN JAYCOCK Leicester Lions head coach Gareth Collins says he went into shock at the full-time whistle last weekend when...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoClassy Lions hold off battling Stour
By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L..............53 Stourbridge............29 Leicester Lions showed their class to emerge victorious against a Stourbridge side that made them...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoToole try completes Brumbies fightback
Super Rugby Pacific round-up By CAM STEPHENS The Brumbies stole an unforgettable, high-octane Australian derby as Corey Toole’s 77th-minute try completed...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoHeineken Champions Cup Last 16 Preview
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Champions Cup will see one-off Last 16 games played to decide who...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 years agoThree Booming News That Shook the World of UK Rugby
Rugby has always been and will be one of the most popular sports in Britain. But what is up with it...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoKay: Fitness guru is key for England
Steve Borthwick still has “an ace” up his sleeve in his determined bid to transform England into realistic World Cup contenders....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoVunipola: We just want to get better
Billy Vunipola says Saracens are focused on getting better after their victory against Harlequins ensured they would be at home in...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLeicester muscle too much for Bears
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester .......................... 46pts Tries: Youngs 15, Watson 29, Montoya 53, 59, Pollard 67, Clare 80 Conversions: Pollard 15,...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLam: We must put blame on ourselves
Bristol boss Pat Lam was frustrated by injuries and poor discipline for a defeat which leaves his team struggling to make...
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Nick Cain
/ 3 years agoEngland need to be fit for purpose
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK ONE of the crosses that Steve Borthwick’s England team are going to have...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoLeicester SOS for new lock
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers have sent out an emergency appeal for a lock to cover for Ollie...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoNow Watson is thinking about move to France
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Anthony Watson is mulling over joining the exodus of England players playing in France next...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBaxter calls on Chiefs to win the 10-pointers
Rob Baxter says every match is a virtual cup final for Exeter as they look to make the Premiership play-offs and...
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Latest News
/ 3 years ago‘Steward red was not right’
By ADAM HATHAWAY in Dublin Ellis Genge leapt to the defence of Freddie Steward after the full-back’s red card put England...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoPollard helping to put life into Tigers
By PAUL REES Handre Pollard says that his experience in the Premiership with Leicester has made him a more rounded player...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoCracknell fears for his old friends
By PAUL REES Olly Cracknell fears for the future of former team-mates at the Ospreys as the contract uncertainty in Wales,...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 3 years agoDid RFU give job to Borthwick too soon?
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME After watching a record defeat at home against a side that had...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoSaracen Peel set to sign for Borthwick
ON THE BLINDSIDE Steve Borthwick is closing in on securing Ian Peel’s services as England’s scrum coach when Richard Cockerill departs...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoOspreys in talks to keep Williams
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wales fly-half Owen Williams is in advanced talks with the Ospreys about extending his stay at the URC...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRampant Lions put Redruth to sword
By BILL HOOPER Redruth............... 7 Leicester L.......33 LEICESTER Lions took another step towards promotion with a bonus-point win in the Redruth...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Dave Tiueti: ‘I loved the Mem – it got me a Tonga recall’
The former Tonga, Bristol, Neath & Ospreys centre talks about his life in the game Fond memories: Dave Tiueti in action...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRobshaw’s backing Watson to be a star
By GARY FITZGERALD Anthony Watson can run the French ragged and show Steve Borthwick he deserves to become a permanent major...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoCare puts his faith in Smith to return
By PAUL REES Danny Care is backing Marcus Smith to win his England place back and help the side become successful...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWe can’t afford any slip ups in final matches, says Simmons
By GARY FITZGERALD On the attack: Rob Simmons going forward for Irish LONDON Irish face a crunch month in their desire...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGopperth has plenty more gas in the tank
By PAUL REES Jimmy Gopperth will be 40 in June but intends to carry on playing next season, crediting his interests...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoLions win ends Clifton title hopes
By BEN JAYCOCK CLIFTON’S title hopes were all but ended last week when they crashed to a 24-14 home defeat to...
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Young Gun
/ 3 years agoYoung Guns: Leicester & England U20s centre Joseph Woodward
YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER & ENGLAND U20s CENTRE Joseph Woodward hopes to turn himself into an all-round rugby player by learning off...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoTigers on the up as Pollard floors Irish
By GARY FITZGERALD London Irish .................... 22pts Tries: Pearson 5, Powell 9, Cunningham-South 63 Conversions: Jackson 6, 9 Penalties: Jackson 25...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMcKellar steps up
LEICESTER have appointed former Australia forwards coach Dan McKellar as their head coach for the 2022-23 season. The 46-year-old former Brumbies...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTierney dies at 46
FORMER Ireland, Leicester and Munster scrum-half Tom Tierney died on Friday at the age of 46. Tierney, who made his Ireland...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSaints switch paying off for hooker Smith
By PAUL REES On the ball: Northampton hooker Robbie Smith Robbie Smith joined Northampton from Newcastle last summer because he wanted...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoItoje ready to silence Welsh roar
By GARY FITZGERALD Maro Itoje is fired up for England’s visit to Cardiff as they look for their first Six Nations...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDowson: Mitchell will add to caps
By PAUL REES Phil Dowson has backed Alex Mitchell to add to his England caps after the Northampton scrum-half came off...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSanderson tips Ford and Curry to get England call
By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson expects Tom Curry and George Ford to be recalled by England once they have proved their...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoRobinson: Time for a ‘cultural reboot’
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been warned his England revival will not happen overnight and a “cultural reboot” is needed...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWiese reckons Tigers close to getting it right
By PAUL REES Jasper Wiese feels Leicester are just a bounce of the ball away from putting a winning run together...
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Letters
/ 3 years agoThat’s the height of hypocrisy
BEN Jaycock described last week how Stourbridge RFC is being used as a means to prevent Worcester being demoted to the...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Glen Townson
The Bristol academy transition coach and former Sale, Sedgley Park, Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing lock, picks the best XV he's...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMcGuigan: Great to hear Shed roar
By JON NEWCOMBE Injured: George McGuigan was named in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER hooker George McGuigan...
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National League 2W
/ 3 years agoBattling Bourn go down fighting against leaders
By BILLY PAGE Bournville................. 7 Leicester Lions.....26 League leaders Leicester Lions racked up their 18th victory of the season, but they...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLeicester set sights on £13m
Leicester Tigers have announced plans to raise £13m through a share subscription via two investors to help secure the club’s future....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoGenge: We’re going to make Italy suffer
By GARY FITZGERALD Ellis Genge insists England are in mean and hungry mood to make Italy suffer for their latest Calcutta...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoGraham enjoys serving up the goods for Saints
By PAUL REES Impact: Saints back rower Sam Graham in action Sam Graham worked as a chef in a Michelin starred...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Tom Bristow
Tom Bristow, the former Hong Kong, Leicester, London Welsh, Narbonne & Sale prop chooses the best XV he has played with...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHinckley’s late push sees off Old Reds
By CHRIS CAMPBELL @therugbypaper Hinckley...........35 O Redcliffians.20 HINCKLEY left it late before finally securing victory over visitors Old Redcliffians at Leicester...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWigglesworth set for England as Cockerill’s departure confirmed
NEWS EXTRA RICHARD Cockerill will leave his role as England forwards coach after the Six Nations, as revealed last week on...
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Super Rugby Pacific and Japanese Division One
/ 3 years agoNadolo’s late score clinches victory for Waratahs
By CAMERON STEPHENS Former Leicester winger Nemani Nadolo scored a late try for Waratahs as they beat bitter rivals Queensland Reds...
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