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/ 3 months ago

Davidson set for take-off out in Japan

■By BEN JAYCOCK ANDREW Davidson is flourishing on and off the pitch in his new Japanese surroundings. The former Newcastle, Gloucester...

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Features

/ 3 months ago

‘Wow,’ I thought, ‘This kid has got something’ – David Ross on Ellis Mee

By Simon Thomas Ellis Mee’s rise to international rugby has been a remarkably rapid one, but it’s come as no great...

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Premiership

/ 3 months ago

Leicester Tigers swamped by Gloucester revival

By Paul Rees Flying in: Santi Carreras scores Gloucester’s second try PICTURES: Alamy & Getty Images Gloucester moved to third in...

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Premiership

/ 3 months ago

Ben O’Keefe not to Michael Cheika’s liking

Michael Cheika hit out at the appointment of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keefe after his side were leapfrogged in the table...

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Premiership

/ 3 months ago

I just love playing in this Bath team, says Tom de Glanville

By Jon Newcombe Bath's in-form fullback Tom de Glanville says last season taught him a valuable lesson – not to take...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

England U20s Six Nations Preview: Mark Mapletoft is keen to build for the future in defence of title

Mark Mapletoft says his group have put their groundbreaking 2024 behind them, operating with a clean slate going into their Six...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Holloway on his way to San Diego

AUSTRALIAN lock Jed Holloway has left Leicester Tigers for Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion. The former NSW Waratahs and...

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Latest News

/ 3 months ago

Anthony Watson announces retirement after injury struggles

England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old has had...

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International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Sam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery.

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Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Leicester Tigers 38-10 Ulster: Josh Bassett shines to make sure for Leicester

Josh Bassett warmed the hands and hearts of the Welford Road faithful with a fine hat-trick as Tigers cruised into the...

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Features

/ 4 months ago

A spirit of adventure comes at high price

Crowd pleaser: Cadan Murley scores for Quins against Leicester in front of nearly 80,000 at Twickenham PICTURES: Getty Images NO matter...

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Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Saracens run riot to bring up the century

■By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens ............ 100pts Tries: Infante 4, Packer 7, 12; Harrision 14, 18, 38; Hardy 22, 58; Bridger 32,...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Henderson: I want to repay Cheika’s faith

■ By MARK STEVENS CAMERON Henderson is clearly a man on a mission. After battling through two significant knee injuries that...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Cancer charity keen to spread the word

By BEN JAYCOCK RUGBY Against Cancer offers support for those suffering from the disease and spent time over Christmas visiting hospitals...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Academy League returns to action

ACADEMY RUGBY By TOM JEFFRIES IT’S new year, new competition time as the Premiership Academy League returns. There’s considerable hype to...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Premiership Team of the Week: Fin Smith and Tom Willis impress again to strengthen England cases

By Charlie Elliott This weekend of Premiership action provided the perfect mix of technical flair and big men bulldozing through that...

By Charlie Elliott

Champions Cup

/ 4 months ago

Leicester Tigers chasing dream double

By Gary Fitzgerald Nicky Smith insists Leicester Tigers will not be content unless they complete a “dream double” as Michael Cheika’s...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Computer games annoy Alex Sanderson

By Mark Stevens Angry Alex Sanderson has vowed to channel the perceived lack of respect for his Sale Sharks side into...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

I can’t see me returning to coaching, says Geordan Murphy

By Jon Newcombe Former Leicester boss Geordan Murphy has revealed he is still scarred by the manner of his departure from...

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Letters

/ 4 months ago

Great to see a big match on ITV

Big game: Tommy Reffell on the attack for Leicester against Harlequins PICTURE: Getty images WELL said Peter Warren, TRP letters 29/12/2024....

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Ben Youngs steps up to make sure for Leicester Tigers

By Rob Wildman Leicester .......................... 28pts Tries: Cracknell 14, Henderson 33, Hassell-Collins 68, Youngs 77 Exeter ................................. 15pts Conversions: Pollard 14,...

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Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Hat-trick star Jones takes centre stage

■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Leicester ..........38pts Tries: M Jones 5, 18, 21; Henrich 10, 58; Fray 40 Conversions: M Jones 5, 19;...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins – Match Preview

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Christmas is in the books, but we still have a tremendous weekend of rugby action from...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Cool Handre Pollard levels it up for Leicester Tigers

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s last-minute conversion rescued a draw for Leicester Tigers against Harlequins at Twickenham in front of 78,000 fans....

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

AJ MacGinty out for four months with knee injury

Bristol fly-half AJ MacGinty is to miss the next four months due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The United...

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International Rugby

/ 4 months ago

George Ford set to follow family line and take up coaching

By Ross Heppenstall George Ford admits he sees himself following in the footsteps of his father and two brothers by moving...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Danny Wilson backing Rodrigo Isgro to create havoc for Harlequins

By Gary Fitzgerald Rodrigo Isgro is a “physical specimen” who will become an even more destructive weapon for Quins once he...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Harlequins are denied as Leicester Tigers snatch draw

By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 34pts Tries: Walker 4, Murley 28, 70; Northmore 38 Conversions: Smith 5, 29, 39, 71 Penalties:...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Michael Cheika: We must be more ruthless

Leicester head coach Michael Cheika was proud of the fight shown by his Tigers. “It was a great crowd and a...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Leicester Tigers are still a work in progress, says Michael Cheika

By Mark Stevens Michael Cheika has never been one to shy away from a challenge – and his latest venture as...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Tom Varndell: Pat Lam has put flair into Bristol Bears

By Mark Stevens When it comes to scoring tries in Premiership Rugby, few players have struck fear into opposition defences quite...

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Premiership Women's Rugby

/ 4 months ago

Quins finish year at the top of the pile

By SAM BYTHEWAY Harlequins ...........42pts Tries: Peña 10, 40; C Powell 19, K Powell 28, Neumann 32, Phillips 61, Kildunne 66,...

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Features

/ 4 months ago

Young Guns – Chester Owen, Coventry

Chester Owen, Coventry Back Rower Chester Owen bounced back from his release by boyhood club Leicester Tigers, starring for Coventry this...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Freddie Steward leads calls for Michael Cheika to stay at Leicester Tigers

By Paul Rees Michael Cheika will hold talks with Leicester after Christmas over his future having signed a one-year contract with...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Steward leads calls for Cheika to stay at Tigers

By PAUL REES MICHAEL Cheika will hold talks with Leicester after Christmas over his future having signed a one-year contract with...

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Latest News

/ 4 months ago

Steward leads calls for Cheika to stay at Tigers

By PAUL REES MICHAEL Cheika will hold talks with Leicester after Christmas over his future having signed a one-year contract with...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Rampaging Bears tear Tigers apart

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Rampaging Bristol Bears tear Leicester Tigers apart

By Rob Wildman Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Rampaging Bears tear Tigers apart

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers............. 24pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 8, 17, Steward 50, Bassett 80 Conversions: Pollard 17, 50 Bristol Bears.................... 54pts...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Pat Lam: I’m delighted we did not let go

Bristol boss Pat Lam could not hide his delight after such a convincing win. Lam said the win was “pretty high”...

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Premiership

/ 4 months ago

Finn Russell on target to keep Bath at the top

By Luke Jarmyn Newcastle Falcons......... 15pts Tries: Blamire 1, Lockwood 7 Conversion: Connon 8 Penalty: Connon 26 Bath..................................... 40pts Tries: Barbeary...

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