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Bears hunt for Tiger George

13 October 2019 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BRISTOL BEARS have made a cheeky enquiry about the future plans of England star George Ford who is […]

Knights hit back after mauling by Newcastle

6 October 2019 1 comment

By GUY WILLIAMS Sniper: Knights No.9 Tom James scores the winning try PICTURES: Gareth Lyons DONCASTER recovered well from their thrashing by Newcastle a week […]

RUGBY SHORTS

6 October 2019 1 comment

St Ives decide to opt out THE scourge of long-distance travelling which plunged St Ives into crisis has now forced the Hakes out of league […]

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers tighthead prop Osman Dimen

4 October 2019 0 comments

Dimen talks about his time at Loughborough Students last season in National One and his future at Welford Road

Jack Nowell and Mako Vunipola return for England in clash with Pumas

3 October 2019 0 comments

A strong team named by England head coach Eddie Jones for Saturday’s match against Argentina

Denton works out his options

29 September 2019 0 comments

DAVE DENTON tells Blindside he will wait until the New Year to decide what he wants to do next after concussion ended his career. The […]

Another loss for Leicester

29 September 2019 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers have reported an operating loss for a fourth consecutive year but recorded a profit of £5.2m for 2019 because of CVC Capital’s investment […]

Leicester Tigers send head of recruitment shopping for players in Australia

25 September 2019 0 comments

Tigers already have an eye on the 2020-21 season and are targeting some Wallabies

Tigers get their mean streak back

22 September 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Mentally strong: Calum Green is one of Leicester’s 14 new recruits PICTURE: Getty Images Winner: Brett Deacon LEICESTER coach Brett Deacon has […]

Former Leicester Tigers wing Steve Booth has died suddenly aged 42

14 August 2019 0 comments

English rugby has been shocked by the sudden passing of former Leicester Tigers and Bath wing Steve Booth at the age of 42. The two-time […]

Ex-Tigers coach fills Mooar’s shoes

28 July 2019 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ADAM ELLIS FORMER Leicester Tigers defence coach Scott Hansen will replace Brad Mooar as assistant coach at the Crusaders for next year’s […]

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones finally signs new contract to stay with Ospreys

9 July 2019 0 comments

The Grand Slam-winning lock assures the Ospreys are the best place for him to be ‘at this stage’ of his career

Probyn column: The week that was for Eddie Jones and Leicester Tigers

4 July 2019 0 comments

Jeff Probyn reflects on Leicester Tigers being put up for £60m

If England fail it won’t be fault of the clubs

30 June 2019 0 comments

COLIN BOAG camp: Eddie Jones prepares his World Cup squad last week Depending on your point of view, the clubs and the RFU have worked […]

Leicester change tack in recruitment with Jan McGinity appointment

26 June 2019 0 comments

“I see my role as supporting Geordan (Murphy) and all of the coaching staff in constructing the best squad possible” – McGinity

Young Gun: Leicester Tigers and Wales U20 Tommy Reffell

26 June 2019 0 comments

Do Leicester Tigers have a young Justin Tipuric on their hands?

Leicester Tigers put up for sale in hopes to ‘reclaim dominance’

25 June 2019 0 comments

Club statement alludes to interest taken in club following CVC’s investment to acquire PRL minority stake

Who is Premiership rugby’s richest club owner?

21 June 2019 0 comments

No one comes close to the wealth of no.1

Tigers turn focus to Bath departee Booth

9 June 2019 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler FORMER London Irish head coach Toby Booth has emerged as a possible option for Leicester Tigers when he […]

Leinster are still the fans’ favourites

2 June 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON compiles the numbers to reveal how many, or how few, watched Europe’s top leagues Pride of Ireland: PRO14 champions Leinster rule the roost […]

Charlie Walker heads to Italy to sign for Zebre

24 May 2019 0 comments

A player referenced to Zebre by former Quins DoR Conor O’Shea

Northampton flanker Jamie Gibson staying at Franklin’s Gardens

23 May 2019 0 comments

Gibson extends his four-year stay in the Midlands, signing for an undisclosed period

Geordan Murphy charged by RFU with verbally abusing official

22 May 2019 0 comments

The Leicester Tigers head coach will attend a hearing in London

McGuigan making his mind up

19 May 2019 0 comments

Choices: McGuigan GEORGE McGUIGAN is at the centre of a three way tug-of-war between Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers and Gloucester, and his current employers Newcastle […]

“The board have learnt lessons, we need coaching stability,” says Leicester Tigers chief executive

18 May 2019 0 comments

Simon Cohen reflects on Leicester’s down season and vows wholesale changes would damage Tigers

Pat Lam opens the door for Genge to return home

16 May 2019 0 comments

Pat Lam would like to have Ellis Genge return to the Bristol Bears, three years after the forward left his hometown club. Lam said: “There […]

Leicester Tigers announce player exodus following disappointing season

15 May 2019 0 comments

Leicester Tigers look to start a squad overhaul and rejuvenation after releasing a number of key men

Richards reaches out to wing ace Goneva

12 May 2019 1 comment

DoR: Dean Richards NEWCASTLE Falcons, who are seeking a much needed boost following relegation to the Championship, have offered Vereniki Goneva a new deal. The […]

Fraser Balmain: From benchwarmer at Welford Road to Kingsholm titan

8 May 2019 0 comments

The former Leicester prop is thriving after stepping out of Dan Cole’s shadow at Welford Road to join the Cherry and Whites

Tigers set to pounce for Falcons 15 Hammersley

5 May 2019 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers are keeping tabs on Newcastle Falcons full-back Simon Hammersley, who could leave the club this summer. Hammersley penned a new twoyear contract with […]

What next for Shaun Edwards after rejecting Wigan Warriors?

30 April 2019 0 comments

In August 2018, Shaun Edwards made a verbal commitment to returning to his former club in rugby league, Wigan Warriors, once his contract as Wales‘ […]

Guy Thompson: Exeter’s example will always be the argument against ring-fencing

26 April 2019 0 comments

Leicester Tigers back row Guy Thompson wants promotion and relegation to remain in the Premiership

A record £44.4m in losses, Premiership club finances in deeper detail

24 April 2019 0 comments

But Exeter Chiefs, who were the only club to turn a profit, chairman Tony Rowe says CVC money has boosted balance sheets

Young Guns: Leicester Tigers prop James Whitcombe

18 April 2019 0 comments

A career which sat on a knife edge between union and code

Murphy warns his Tigers: We’re not safe yet!

14 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Going over: Guy Thompson dives in to score for Leicester Tigers PICTURES: Getty Images Inside out: Falcons’ Sonatane Takulua twists round George […]

Clubs eye Warrior Kirwan

7 April 2019 0 comments

Options: Carl Kirwan WORCESTER Warriors back row Carl Kirwan is attracting interest from Premiership clubs with his time at Sixways coming to an end this […]

Polota-Nau ready to go back to Oz

7 April 2019 1 comment

Loan spell: Tatafu Polota-Nau with the Waratahs LEICESTER TIGERS hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau could depart the relegation threatened Welford Road side and return to Australia on […]

Tigers call for Ford to end fear of the drop

31 March 2019 1 comment

By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE SOS: Mike Ford LEICESTER TIGERS are set to parachute in Mike Ford tomorrow in a late attempt to save them from […]

Hands off Shaun, WRU tell troubled Tigers

31 March 2019 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLIND SIDE THE WRU have blocked an attempt from Leicester Tigers to take Wales defence coach […]

Tigers in relegation fight warns Youngs

24 March 2019 1 comment

LEICESTER Tigers captain Tom Youngs warned his team were in a serious relegation fight after their defeat by Northampton. Newcastle and Worcester landed crucial victories […]

Chiefs sign Bok U20 forward Vermeulen

24 March 2019 1 comment

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler EXETER CHIEFS have lined up a deal to sign highly-rated South African forward Jacques Vermeulen from the Sharks […]

Hamstring injury forces Coman out

24 March 2019 1 comment

LONDONIrish prop Mike Coman is retiring from professional rugby with immediate effect. Coman sustained a hamstring injury in February 2018 and the severity of the […]

LIVE: Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints

22 March 2019 0 comments

Puma Tomas may turn into a Tiger

17 March 2019 0 comments

LEICESTER TIGERS are looking to strengthen their forward pack for next season with a move for Argentina second row Tomás Lavanini, left. The Pumas star, […]

Manu Tuilagi turns down big-money France move to commit to Leicester Tigers

13 March 2019 0 comments

Mega news for Leicester Tigers as Tuilagi cites desire to ‘repay the loyalty’ shown in him

Exiles have eye on Davis

10 March 2019 0 comments

LONDON IRISH have lined up Ospreys defence coach Brad Davis to join their coaching ranks if as expected they return to the Premiership next season. […]

Tigers chasing Lions star Davies to replace Manu

10 March 2019 0 comments

Wanted: Wales centre Jonathan Davies LEICESTER Tigers are considering a move for Llanelli Scarlets and Wales centre Jonathan Davies as they plan for life without […]