All posts tagged "Leicester"
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/ 12 years agoHarlequins v Leicester preview
Harlequins have kept faith in the team that beat Stade Francais and Sale to take on Leicester tomorrow. Last week’s win...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: Gavin Henson’s coming back to best – and it’s great to see
Gavin Henson proved the other week against Brive what we have all known throughout his career: the guy can really play....
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/ 12 years agoGeorge Chuter retires from rugby
Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The first man to make 250...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 12 years agoJeff Probyn: Why life’s not so simple in this new European utopia
Delays, debates and rows, just another week of life in the sport we recognise as professional rugby. The delays in the...
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/ 12 years agoDanny Cipriani voted Premiership player of the month
Danny Cipriani has been voted the March Premiership player of the month following his recent form with the Sale Sharks. The...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Paul Burke – Leicester backs coach and former Harlequins & Ireland fly-half
1. Jason Leonard – Played together at Harlequins and he is simply incredible. He is the most capped prop in the...
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/ 12 years agoGeoff Parling set for Leicester return
Geoff Parling could be in line for his first game in four months on Saturday against London Wasps after recovering from...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Steve Diamond has more polish but can still spot a gem
There was a time Sale boss Steve Diamond might have brooded for a week or more after the disappointing Amlin Cup...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoRFU fail in bid to get All Blacks Test switch
Concerted attempts by the RFU to change the Test schedule for England’s summer tour of New Zealand in June have failed.
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 12 years agoJeremy Guscott: Manu Tuilagi and Luther Burrell would be a true force of nature
The impact that Manu Tuilagi has had to date in 23 England matches – including scoring 11 tries – gives him...
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/ 12 years agoDan Hipkiss warns England not to put Manu Tuilagi on the wing
One of the few headaches facing Stuart Lancaster after the Six Nations is one he has encountered before – how to...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 18 teams
Bath v Sale Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Semesa Rokoduguni; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Ross...
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Room 101
/ 12 years agoRoom 101: Ed Slater – Leicester lock
1. Fish As creatures, I’ve got nothing against fish at all, I just don’t like eating – or smelling them. Even...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoTop ten hit Owen Farrell has climbed up to No.3
Owen Farrell can be bracketed among the world’s top three fly-halves alongside Dan Carter and Jonny Sexton, according to Wasps and...
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/ 12 years agoCourtney Lawes and Joe Launchbury are ‘best in the world’
Former England lock Ben Kay has hailed the Courtney Lawes/Joe Launchbury double act as the perfect second row partnership.
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 17 teams
Gloucester v Newcastle Gloucester: Rob Cook; Charlie Sharples, Henry Trinder, Mike Tindall (Capt), Martyn Thomas; Ryan Mills, Dan Robson; Nick Wood, Darren...
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/ 12 years agoFight for Dan Cole’s place won’t change Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas is the first to admit that he cannot match Dan Cole’s all-court ability in an England shirt.
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/ 12 years agoItaly v England preview
Manu Tuilagi will make his long awaited England return on Saturday after being named on the bench to face Italy in Rome....
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/ 12 years agoCastro out but Parisse is back for Italy
Martin Castrogiovanni has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with England but influential captain Sergio Parisse returns at No.8. The former Leicester...
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/ 12 years agoManu Tuilagi set for England return
Manu Tuilagi will make his England return on Saturday in Rome after being named in the matchday 23 to face Italy...
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/ 12 years agoBen Morgan at No.8 for England
England have made two changes to their squad for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Wales at Twickenham Stadium. Gloucester’s Ben...
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/ 12 years agoMaster spy James O’Connor is impressed by England
James O’Connor believes England are “building towards something special” and admits Australia will have their work cut out to beat them...
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/ 12 years agoFalcon Kieran Brookes hit with six-week ban
Newcastle Falcons tighthead prop Kieran Brookes has been handed a six week ban for acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to...
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/ 12 years agoTuilagi and Yarde in contention to face Wales
Manu Tuilagi and Marlan Yarde could make their England return against Wales on Sunday after being named in Stuart Lancaster’s 34-man...
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/ 12 years agoLeicester break into Top4 with Newcastle win
Two tries from Niki Goneva helped Leicester come from behind to beat Newcastle 41-18 at Kingston Park. The Falcons lead 10-3...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: James Gibbons – Gloucester prop
A teenage U-turn resulted in Gloucester prop James Gibbons abandoning a fledgling football career, but it was mum’s encouragement that eased...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 16 teams
Bath v Saracens Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Ross...
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/ 12 years agoSunday’s Premiership round up
The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Terrence Hepetema – Leicester back
Born in England but raised in New Zealand, Leicester centre Terrence Hepetema admits his first season back in his ‘home’ country...
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/ 12 years agoEngland v Ireland preview
George Ford will make his England Test debut against Ireland on Saturday in the third round of the RBS Six Nations.
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/ 12 years agoMark Cueto and Mike Tindall to be 200 not out
Mark Cueto and Mike Tindall are set to reach another milestone in their illustrious career when they run out on this weekend...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 15 teams
Bath v London Wasps Bath: Nick Abendanon; Anthony Watson, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Horacio Agulla; Tom Heathcote, Micky Young; Nathan Catt, Ross...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: ‘Aggro’ Joe Marler is just a big chicken!
Joe Marler has a reputation for not walking away if the opposition are looking for a bit of aggro. Scotland were...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The Ultimate Warrior Chris Pennell stands tall in the battle for survival
There was a fascinating and rather poignant moment down at Sixways the other night as Worcester trooped off after losing to...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Ben Morris – Newcastle flanker
When Ben Morris first tried his hand at rugby he was thrown in at the deep end – and the Newcastle...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: Ruan Pienaar keeps faith with Ulster
There might have been a more influential and committed ‘overseas’ signing than Ruan Pienaar in the last 18 seasons since rugby...
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/ 12 years agoAviva Premiership round 14 teams
Exeter v Bath Exeter: Luke Arscott; Matt Jess, Ian Whitten, Phil Dollman, Tom James; Gareth Steenson, Dave Lewis; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle,...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Blaine Scully – Leicester and USA wing
How have you found your first season in England? There was initial adjustment in terms of the intensity and duration of...
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/ 12 years agoScotland v England preview
Scott Johnson has dropped his captain Kelly Brown ahead of Scotland’s clash against England on Saturday. The Saracens flanker, who is...
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/ 12 years agoEngland U20s call on Walker and Owen
Jack Walker and Will Owen have beend called up by England U20s ahead of their Six Nations game against Scotland on...
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/ 12 years agoDragons sign Leicester’s Boris Stankovich
As revealed in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Newport Gwent Dragons have strengthened their front row with the signing of Boris...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Ricky Nebbett – former Harlequins, Leicester, Leinster and Esher prop
When I joined Harlequins as a teenager the first team had Brian Moore, Will Carling and Jason Leonard. It was basically...
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/ 12 years agoSaxons call on three players for Scotland A fixture
Adam Thompstone, Dan Robson and Kieran Brookes have been called up by the England Saxons to prepare their clash against Scotland...
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/ 12 years agoHeineken and Amlin Cup QFs schedule revealed
ERC today announced the schedule for the Heineken Cup and Amlin Cup quarter-finals. The heavyweight confrontations in the Heineken Cup last...
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/ 12 years agoDave Ewers extends Exeter stay
Dave Ewers today signed a new contract which will keep him at Exeter for another two years. A product of the...
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/ 12 years agoHome Heineken Cup semi-final draw for Saracens
Saracens have been handed a home Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont or Leicester should they reach that stage. The Premiership leaders...
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/ 12 years agoExeter confirm Thomas Waldrom arrival
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 12, Thomas Waldrom will leave Leicester at the end of...
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/ 12 years agoSaxons name squad for Irish Wolfhounds clash
Tom Varndell could wear an England shirt for the first time since 2009 after being named in the England Saxons 25-man training...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoOwen Williams ready to fight for Toby Flood’s No.10 shirt
Freddie Burns’ expected arrival at Welford Road has Tigers fans purring but he should not expect to walk into the No.10...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: RFU Championship clubs face a vital strategy meeting
Later this month the chairmen and owners of the 12 RFU Championship clubs will lock themselves away in a Birmingham Hotel...
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