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Leicester stunned by Bristol late show

28 April 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ………….19pts Tries: Ollie Hassell-Collins 17, 48; van Wyk 63 Conversions: Pollard 18, 63 Bristol Bears ………………..21pts Tries: Lahiff 68, 74; Bradbury […]

It’s title delight for the Titans!

28 April 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……..26pts Rotherham T….40pts ROTHERHAM Titans are the champions! On a day to remember, the South Yorkshire side took the title with this […]

Pienaar heads the list for Europe’s golden oldies

14 April 2024 0 comments

In the course of wheeling their way into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals last weekend against the Cheetahs, the Michelin Men of Clermont brought a somewhat […]

Top of the Bill! Fight to survive is alive

7 April 2024 0 comments

Billingham…….. 20pts Wharfedale…… 17ptsBy MIKE BROWN BILLINGHAM’S bid to avoid relegation received a massive boost with victory over Wharfedale. It was the visitors who showcased […]

Italy’s new gladiator is voted best in Six Nations

7 April 2024 0 comments

ITALY centre Tommaso Menoncello, below, has been named the 2024 Six Nations player of the championship, becoming the first player from his country since Andrea […]

Dixon’s try-scoring feat caps a rout

24 March 2024 0 comments

Billingham…………..53 Huddersfield……….29By MIKE BROWN BILLINGHAM ran in nine tries in a highscoring clash yesterday. Huddersfield started brightly and scored first through hooker Tom Haywood from […]

Gloucester end long wait for silverware

17 March 2024 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ………………….. 23pts Tries: Atkinson 47, Jordan 50 Conversions: Barton 47, 50 Penalties: Evans 40, Barton 55, 65 Leicester ……………………… 13pts Tries: […]

Dream Team with Redford Pennycook

10 March 2024 0 comments

The former Bristol, Newcastle and Ealing Trailfinders back rower, chooses his best XV he has played with or against… 1. Ellis Genge – Even at […]

Whinn starts fightback as Tigers are finally tamed

10 March 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham………….. 30 Sheffield Tigers…. 19 BILLINGHAM came from behind and survived a late onslaught to tame Tigers. Billingham started brightly but it […]

Tigers keen to make it a day to remember

18 February 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Ealing v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Trailfinders Sports Ground LEICESTER scrumhalf Tom Whiteley wants to give Hanro Liebenberg a day to […]

We want to create some more history, says Ward

18 February 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK No fear: Coach Ben Ward EALING Trailfinders finished top of Pool D following a clean sweep of victories at home to Northampton […]

Missed Billingham chances gift Hull the victory

18 February 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..24. Hull………………………. 30 BILLINGHAM were left to rue missed chances as Hull stole in to take the spoils. Despite Billingham dominating early play, […]

Ene sets his sights high after signing Sale deal

11 February 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Proud Yorkshireman Obi Ene is hungry to achieve everything there is in the game after signing a three-year contract with northern rugby’s […]

Battling Tigers hold on in last-kick drama

28 January 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Harlequins …………………… 19pts Tries: David 37, Walker 58, Green 79 Conversions: J Evans 38, 59 Leicester ………………………20pts Tries: Wiese 27, Brown 63 […]

Another thriller at Greenwood Road

28 January 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..29 Otley…………………….40 THE game finished five tries a piece, but Otley’s Gavin Stead was clinical with his boot to take the spoils, […]

McKellar knows Tigers face massive challenge

14 January 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… La Rochelle vLeicester Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Marcel Deflandre LEICESTER face holders La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre today keeping two […]

Fylde turn on the style in second 40

14 January 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..25 Fylde…………………….38 FYLDE come out on top in 63-point thriller. Fylde flew out of the blocks which saw Sam Carleton go over […]

Veteran Brown signs on again at Tigers

7 January 2024 0 comments

FULL-BACK Mike Brown has agreed a new deal with Leicester to run beyond the end of the season. The 38-year-old was initially signed last year […]

Chessum hits 50 and links up with Martin in the row

31 December 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE As he prepares to make his 50th appearance for Leicester against Bath, Ollie Chessum is set for a new experience – a […]

Dream Team with Mark Mapletoft

31 December 2023 0 comments

Mark Mapletoft, the former England, London Irish, Harlequins, Saracens and Gloucester fly-half, now England U20s head coach, chooses the best XV he has played with… […]

Gloucester close in on deal for Atkinson

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Gloucester are in talks to do a deal that will see them sign former Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson from Premiership rivals Leicester […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Foreman holds his nerve to earn home side draw

10 December 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..25 Lymm……………………25 Deadeye: Ryan Foreman BOTH sides walked away with two deserved points in what was a great game for the neutral. […]

Reffell hat-trick inspires big win for Tigers

3 December 2023 0 comments

BY TOM JEFFREYS Leicester Tigers………………..47 Tries: Reffell 15, 34, 53; Scott 30, Wiese 43, Hassell-Collins 65, Brown 80+1 Conversions: Pollard 16, 31, 44, 54; Shillock […]

Winger who is learning new tricks with Tigers

3 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road Ollie Hassell-Collins appeared to be in for a rugby lifestyle change […]

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Eight

1 December 2023 0 comments

The Premiership finishes the first part of its season with five exciting games this weekend; Tom Jeffreys takes you through each of the final matches […]

Grasshoppers find spring in their step

19 November 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..24 Preston G……………..38 PRESTON Grasshoppers’ clinical first-half display was enough to earn them a second away win on the spin.The game was […]

England’s big names power up Saracens

5 November 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens …………………….. 32ptsTries: Itoje 15, Christie 26, B Vunipola 43, George 53 Conversions: Farrell 16, 27, 44 Penalties: Farrell 63, 73 Leicester […]

Sedgley Truck tops one club man honours

5 November 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Sedgley Park’s Matt Riley became the player with most appearances for a single club either side of the English Channel in the […]

Billingham show grit in tough win over Sheffield

24 September 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……. 16 Sheffield………..14 BILLINGHAM showed nerve and steel to overcome a stubborn Sheffield at home. The hosts started the game brightly, however […]

Irish galacticos on song as Leicester are sent packing

9 April 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Leinster……………………….. 55pts Tries: Ringrose 2, 16; Gibson-Park 52, Penalty 55, Penny 61, O’Brien 71, McKee 79 Conversions: Byrne 3, 17, 53, 62, […]

Brown agrees new deal with Leicester

2 April 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Patience finally paid off for Mike Brown two months ago when the former England full-back’s determination to show he could still cut […]

Carpenter loving life as a predatory Shark

12 March 2023 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Strong running and as game as they come, 21-year-old Joe Carpenter looks certain to challenge Freddie Steward for the England full-back jersey […]

Gopperth has plenty more gas in the tank

5 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Jimmy Gopperth will be 40 in June but intends to carry on playing next season, crediting his interests off the field for […]

Robinson: Time for a ‘cultural reboot’

19 February 2023 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Steve Borthwick has been warned his England revival will not happen overnight and a “cultural reboot” is needed ahead of Saturday’s crunch […]

Dream Team with Nathan Earle

5 February 2023 0 comments

The Ealing Trailfinders and former Harlequins, Saracens and Newcastle wing chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Joe Marler – Extremely […]

Leicester bring Brown out of the wilderness

5 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA LEICESTER have signed former England full-back Mike Brown on a shortterm deal, initially as cover during the Six Nations. The 37-yearold, who joined […]

Steward is everyone’s pick at 15 for England

23 December 2022 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK You get a good measure of a player in their day-to-day club environment, and it was Freddie Steward’s […]

Dream Team with James Lang

30 October 2022 0 comments

The Scotland, Edinburgh and former Harlequins centre chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Pierre Schoeman – Just a freak of […]

‘Absolute freaks’ inspiring Arundell

9 October 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD HENRY Arundell is hoping to play a leading role with England this autumn inspired by the “absolute freaks” of the NFL. All […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Newcastle

4 September 2022 3 comments

Head Coach: Dave Walder Captain: Will Welch Ground: Kingston Park Capacity: 10,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 12TH The Falcons are getting used to life without Dean Richards […]

Painful budget cuts are for greater good

21 August 2022 0 comments

COLIN BOAG Still looking for a club: Former England full-back Mike Brown left Newcastle at the end of last season PICTURE: Getty Images The Rugby […]

Scrum-half or full-back? I made the right choice

19 June 2022 1 comment

BEN FODEN – 34-capped England International SCRUM-HALF or full-back? My dad still has that debate with me every time I go back home! There was […]

Falcons thwarted by Goode’s masterclass

13 March 2022 1 comment

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle ……..21ptsTries: McGuigan 4, 53 Conversions: Haydon-Wood 5 Penalties: Haydon-Wood 18, 22, 28 Saracens ……….36ptsTries: Woolstencroft 14, Penalty Try 25, Obatoyinbo 44, […]

We failed to get to next level -Walder

13 March 2022 0 comments

NEWCASTLE coach Dave Walder admitted they were their the makers of their own downfall. Walder said: “We made life hard for ourselves, they put the […]

Trailfinders are early suitors for veteran Brown

6 March 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted man: Mike Brown EALING Trailfinders have inquired about former England fullback Mike Brown who is leaving Newcastle […]

Harlequins legend Danny Care signs contract extension

26 January 2022 0 comments

Danny Care has signed an undisclosed contract extension at Harlequins. A delighted Care was “delighted” to put pen-to-paper on a new deal extends the legendary […]

Leicester Tigers 31 – 0 Newcastle Falcons: Tigers remain unbeaten

2 January 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers maintained their unstoppable start to the season with a bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons. Ford kicked Tigers into an early lead before the […]

Falcons fly to the top after nine-try thriller

14 November 2021 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle….34ptsTries: Tait 13, 58; Montgomery 22, Stephens 39, Basham 51, Graham 79Conversions: Hodgson 40, 59 Wasps …………27ptsTries: Harttley 15, Tunney 25,Van Vuuren […]