All posts tagged "Tigers"
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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 agoWe went in search of space – Henry
NORTHAMPTON defence coach Jim Henry praised the freedom and confidence of his side’s emerging talent after another entertaining display. “We’ve talked...
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/ 2 days agoin battle of the new boys
Hull Ionians ran riot after the break to demolish Preston Grasshoppers 48-14, having been held 7-7 at half-time. Benjamin Stephenson cancelled...
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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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/ 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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/ 1 week agoWeather calls tune, as always
I NOTED with some amusement certain pundits waxing lyrical on Henry Pollock’s alleged antics at half-time against Tigers. The very fact...
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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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/ 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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/ 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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/ 2 weeks agoSEDGLEY
Park have welcomed Alex Davies back from injury through their second XV. The scrum-half was named among the replacements in a...
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/ 3 weeks agoTigers move for Samoa ace Asiata
LEICESTER have signed Samoan international hooker Richie Asiata. The 30-year-old has played more than 50 times in Super Rugby with Queensland...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoLouis Beer: I’ve got the fire back in my belly at Chester
Louis Beer puts Chester’s resurgence down to renewed togetherness and fresh energy as they look to build on an impressive start...
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/ 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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/ 4 weeks 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
/ 4 weeks 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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/ 4 weeks agoParling’s praise for Reffell’s recovery
GEOFF Parling revealed Tommy Reffell’s standout performance came despite being ill in the early hours of matchday. “We managed to make...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks 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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/ 4 weeks agoTheme days highlight Darlington’s calendar
DMP have unveiled four themed match-days across the next two months: Sponsors Day for Wharfedale’s visit on Oct 17, followed by...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks 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 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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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoDragons 38-26 Scarlets: Filo Tiatia’s side come out on top in the end
Dragons edged Scarlets 38-26 in a thrilling Welsh derby at Rodney Parade, with Elliot Dee scoring twice in a 10-try contest.
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/ 1 month agoFit-again Poullet back in action for Raiders
NEWSEXTRA GUERNSEY Raiders have been boosted by the return of Josh Poullet following illness. The back rower was a late withdrawal...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoGeorge Kruis: Brendan Venter will restore Saracens to their former heights
George Kruis believes Brendan Venter can bring back the foundations that made Saracens a dominant force during his first spell at...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoLeicester Tigers vs Saracens: Marcus Street insists Sarries are looking to dominate opposition
Marcus Street is relishing a fresh challenge at Saracens after leaving Exeter Chiefs, with the tight-head eager to make an immediate...
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/ 1 month agoChiefs ready to get season going
Next Gen Cup preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs get their Next Gen Cup campaign under way against Leicester today, while...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoJoe Craggs: Darlington Mowden Park’s goal this season should be promotion
Joe Craggs believes Darlington Mowden Park should be targeting promotion this season in National Two North.
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/ 2 months agoSearle’s new deal
LEICESTER Tigers and England A fly-half Billy Searle has signed a new contract with the club. The 30-year-old joined Leicester in...
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/ 2 months agoLeicester hold on to deny Munster
Munster.................. 24pts Leicester................ 32pts LEICESTER Tigers secured a hard-fought win in Cork ahead of the Prem opener against Saracens next Sunday....
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/ 2 months agoFirst-half not good enough – Parling
LEICESTER boss Geoff Parling blamed his side’s lacklustre first-half for the loss. He said: “We were not good enough in the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoRefreshed Sedgley ready for a season of hard graft
By BEN JAYCOCK SEDGLEY Park made an emphatic start to life back in National Two North but captain Connor James insists...
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/ 2 months agoDriscoll’s quick to get Quins motoring
■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Harlequins .......................45pt Tries: Driscoll 6, 29; Johnson-Holmes 13, Povey 21, 62; Walker 44, Bellamy 73 Conversions: Slevin 7,...
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/ 2 months agoWe need to be a lot sharper, admits coach Parling
LEICESTER Tigers head coach Geoff Parling lamented his side’s performance but insisted nothing changes in his side’s defence of the Prem...
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/ 2 months agoChinnor give Tiger cubs a brutal lesson
By BEN JAYCOCK Chinnor...............55pts Leicester............. 0pts Treble time: Grant Hughes scoring the first of his three tries PICTURE: Simon Cooper CHINNOR...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNeumann joins Tigers
WALES wing Lisa Neumann has joined Leicester after two seasons at Harlequins. The 32-year-old, right, scored six tries in 22 games...
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/ 2 months agoBristol bring in Wells on short deal
BRISTOL Bears have signed former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a short-term deal. The 32-year-old, who can operate across the...
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/ 3 months agoCheika to Waratahs
MICHAEL Cheika is poised to return to the Waratahs, 11 years after leading them to the Super Rugby title. The former...
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/ 3 months agoCardiff add Manz power to pack
CARDIFF have strengthened their second row options by signing Leicester’s Tom Manz on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old, 6ft 8in lock...
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/ 3 months agoGloucester rule out Villa plan
GLOUCESTER have shelved plans to again stage next season’s Prem match against Leicester Tigers at Villa Park. The club’s home Slater...
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/ 3 months agoKWAMEBEKOE
YOUNG GUNS LEICESTER TIGERS & ENGLAND U18 LOCK Leicester second row Kwame Bekoe says a first victory in an England shirt...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoJoe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage
Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...
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Miscellaneous
/ 3 months agoLeicester’s new man will take it all in his stride
Class: Aaron Wainwright THERE are very few safe bets in rugby. It’s why bookies exist. But Aaron Wainwright to Leicester Tigers...
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/ 3 months agoIlione will miss rest of the year
LEICESTER back row Emeka Ilione has been ruled out until “at least” the end of the year. The 24-year-old has not...
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/ 4 months agoTuima signs for Tigers
LEICESTER Tigers have signed England women’s centre Lagi Tuima from Harlequins. Tuima, right, spent seven years at The Stoop and is...
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News Extra
/ 4 months agoHeyes signs on four more years at Tigers
ENGLAND prop Joe Heyes has signed a four-year contract extension at Leicester. The 27-year-old, who has played more than 180 times...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 months agoEngland and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet takes defence tips from Maxime Lucu
England and Leicester Tigers’ Jack van Poortvliet has been studying a French scrum-half’s game for tips – and for once it...
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Letters
/ 4 months agoNeutral venues must be chosen carefully
I WAS a Tigers supporter at Franklin’s Gardens for the playoff match. I’ve never been there when it was so hostile...
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/ 5 months agoHenry Pollock says he is ‘far from the finished product’ but willing to learn
Henry Pollock admits he is a work in progress but the England star is doing everything possible to accelerate his development.
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: Super Northampton Saints at their swashbuckling best
Justice was done at a packed Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night when Northampton, the best team in the league over the...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 months agoBath 24-22 Leicester Tigers: Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick sees off Tigers
The play-off weekend will feature two derbies after Bath held on against Leicester Tigers in a match with home advantage on...
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