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Nick Cain meets Jamie Gibson who has left academia to chase his rugby dream

15 January 2015 1 comment

Jamie Gibson is a scholar and a gentleman, a true blue Oxford University-educated boffin who, inspired by the philosophy of Socrates, the words of Homer, […]

Cole out of Six Nations opener?

8 January 2015 1 comment

Dan Cole could miss the Six Nations‘ opener against Wales on February 6 due to a foot injury. The England tighthead spent most of 2014 […]

20 Questions: Dan Montagu – Nottingham lock

7 January 2015 0 comments

Surprised Nottingham are flying so high? It’s certainly a much better place to be than this time last year, but we worked hard in pre-season […]

Trio commit to Leicester

6 January 2015 2 comments

Owen Williams has ended speculation on his future by agreeing a new contract to stay with Leicester Tigers. The fly-half, 22, joined Tigers from the […]

Front-row trio agree new contracts with Tigers

16 December 2014 1 comment

Leicester Tigers today confirmed that international front-rowers Marcos Ayerza, Tom Youngs and Dan Cole have agreed new long-term contracts with the club. The trio have […]

Dylan Hartley has a huge job to keep Tom Youngs out – George Chuter

12 December 2014 0 comments

Leicester hooker can reclaim his place as England’s starting hooker for the Six Nations, according to former Tigers mate

Castro and Armitage under investigation

8 December 2014 2 comments

Martin Castrigiovanni and Delon Armitage are to be investigated by the EPCR disciplinary team following reports of incidents after Toulon‘s defeat at Leicester in the […]

Leicester and Harlequins tame Europe’s finest

8 December 2014 3 comments

Owen Williams kicked 20 points as Leicester beat Toulon 25-21 at Welford road yesterday. The Tigers went off to a flying start with the ever-green […]

Tuilagi as Christmas present for Leicester?

3 December 2014 2 comments

Manu Tuilagi could make his long awaited return to action for Leicester before Christmas. The England centre has not featured for the Tigers since September […]

England’s pack is best in world says Dan Cole

3 December 2014 1 comment

Leicester tighthead knows he has a fight on his hand to regain place in the world’s premier pack.

Tigers announce Aaron Mauger as head coach

24 November 2014 0 comments

Leicester Tigers announced that former All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger has agreed to join the club as head coach for next season. Mauger, who played […]

“My Scarlets howler won’t happen again,” says Leicester centre Anthony Allen

15 November 2014 1 comment

Fit-again centre determined to make up for his blunder which contributed to Leicester’s disastrous defeat at Scarlets.

Dan Cole to make return on Sunday

5 November 2014 0 comments

Dan Cole will make his return his long-awaited return to competition on Sunday as Leicester take on Sale in the LV=Cup. The England prop has […]

My Life in Rugby: Derek Jelley – former Leicester and Rotherham prop

22 October 2014 0 comments

Over ten years on from leaving Leicester I still get goose bumps walking into the ground on match day. I spent a decade at the […]

Jeff Probyn: Richard Cockerill may ruffle feathers but it’s no reason to sack him

22 October 2014 1 comment

The trials and tribulations of being a rugby fan is a rollercoaster ride full of elation and deflation that must make even the most dedicated […]

Manu Tuilagi out of Autumn Series?

20 October 2014 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi could miss England’s Autumn Series next month after suffering another injury set back. The Leicester centre pulled out of the match against Ulster […]

Leicester sign Jersey full-back

7 October 2014 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have bolstered their back line options with the signing of Tommy Bell. The full-back, 21, has been in fine form for Jersey since […]

Dream Team: Tom Varndell – Wasps and former Leicester wing

6 October 2014 0 comments

1. Matt Mullan – One of the fittest players I’ve ever played with. The ultimate professional on and off the pitch leads by example in […]

Corbisiero and Parling out of England internationals

1 October 2014 1 comment

Northampton Saints prop Alex Corbisiero and Leicester Tigers lock Geoff Parling have been rulled out of England‘s internationals next month because of injury. Corbisiero suffered […]

Ben Kay joins Leicester Tigers board of directors

29 September 2014 0 comments

Leicester Tigers today announced the addition of World Cup winner Ben Kay MBE to the club’s board of directors. After joining the club from Waterloo, […]

Room 101: Matthew Tait – Leicester full-back

25 September 2014 1 comment

1. Wasting food I get really annoyed when my wife orders online shopping and then five days later half of it is still there in […]

David Mele banned for a week

24 September 2014 0 comments

David Mele has been handed a one-week ban for the red card he received against Bath on the weekend. The Leicester scrum-half was sent off […]

Tom Youngs out of Autumn internationals

23 September 2014 1 comment

Tom Youngs will miss England‘s autumn international with a shoulder injury. The Leicester hooker suffered a dislocated A/C joint against Bath on the weekend and […]

Exiles bolster back row options

12 September 2014 0 comments

London Scottish have reinforced their back-row options by signing former England U20s flanker Gregor Gillanders on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old, who is also Scottish-qualified, […]

Ed Slater undergoes knee surgery

9 September 2014 1 comment

Ed Slater is set for several months on the sidelines after undergoing a knee surgery. The Leicester captain sustained the injury while on tour with […]

Why big bad Brad Thorn will be roaring at 40 for Leicester Tigers

9 September 2014 1 comment

All Black legend has the same hunger for the game.

Manu Tuilagi’s mission to take centre stage

29 August 2014 2 comments

Manu Tuilagi wants it known that he is a centre and he intends to put the worst season of his career behind him to prove […]

Cole and Vunipola out of November Tests?

28 August 2014 1 comment

Dan Cole and Mako Vunipola are set to miss England‘s Autumn Tests having not yet recovered from injury. Cole has been sidelined since the Six […]

Brad Thorn to become a Tiger

19 August 2014 1 comment

As reported over the weekend, Leicester Tigers have signed All Black lock Brad Thorn. Thorn, who left the Highlanders last week, will replace the departing […]

Twelvetrees named Gloucester captain

15 August 2014 0 comments

Gloucester today revealed that England centre Billy Twelvetrees will be the club captain for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old, in his third season at the […]

Steve Mafi leaves Leicester Tigers

15 August 2014 0 comments

Steve Mafi has left the Leicester Tigers to join Western Force for the next two Super Rugby seasons. The 25-year-old forward, who spent the last […]

Moment in Time: Leicester and their triumph at Thomond Park

15 August 2014 0 comments

It was deemed the impossible task. Nobody had ever beaten Munster in a Heineken Cup tie at their Thomond Park fortress – a run that […]

So far it’s been so-so but David Sisi is set to soar

9 August 2014 1 comment

Giant back row ready to put two years of injury behind him and kick on at Bath.

Q&A with Richard Cockerill: Our attack is fine, Neil, it’s defence that cost us!

7 August 2014 0 comments

No trophies or finals last season – what’s your assessment of the campaign? I think we did some pretty good things, to be fair. Saints […]

“We’re up for a fight,” Dorian West tells Richard Cockerill

31 July 2014 0 comments

Saints forwards coach rubbishes suggestions by Leicester boss that his side may lack hunger to defend their Premiership title next season.

Premiership Rugby Sevens is Back and Better Than Ever!

28 July 2014 0 comments

PPAUK By Lucy Lomax The Premiership Rugby Sevens is back for its fourth year and is shaping up to be better than ever. For the […]

Sort out your attack, Neil Back tells Leicester Tigers, or win nothing

20 June 2014 0 comments

Tigers must improve “woeful” attacking game – or face more trophyless years.

Pull on your boots at the ultimate rugby party

11 June 2014 0 comments

Legends Rugby is back with its South London festival, combining high quality sport with fantastic music. Taking place at Wimbledon RFC on July 12, tickets […]

Dream Team: Sam Vesty – former Bath, Leicester back

9 June 2014 0 comments

1. Graham Rowntree – We went to the same school and he was always there for the younger guys – which was rare as there […]

England XV v Barbarians preview

31 May 2014 0 comments

Graham Kitchener will captain the England XV side to face the Barbarians on Sunday at Twickenham. The Leicester Tigers lock will partner Kiwi-born Michael Paterson […]

Newcastle sign Tuilagi Brothers

8 May 2014 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons have landed Tuilagi brothers Alesana “Alex” and Anitelea “Andy” on two-year deals ahead of the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership season. Samoan internationals Alesana, 33, […]

Tom Youngs to miss England tour

8 May 2014 0 comments

Tom Youngs will not tour New Zealand with England next month. The Leicester Tigers hooker will remain at home to support his wife who is […]

Sale captain Dan Braid to miss rest of season

30 April 2014 1 comment

Sale captain Dan Braid will miss the remainder of the season after having a minor knee surgery. The Kiwi will sit out their final two […]

Jeremy Guscott: Manu Tuilagi and Niki Goneva give Leicester Tigers real title potential

23 April 2014 3 comments

You have to admire Saracens. They have lost only two games this season, and one more victory will see them home and hosed. By that […]

George Chuter retires from rugby

14 April 2014 1 comment

Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The first man to make 250 appearances in Premiership Rugby […]

Danny Cipriani voted Premiership player of the month

9 April 2014 0 comments

Danny Cipriani has been voted the March Premiership player of the month following his recent form with the Sale Sharks. The fly-half, who is trying […]

Dan Hipkiss warns England not to put Manu Tuilagi on the wing

1 April 2014 0 comments

One of the few headaches facing Stuart Lancaster after the Six Nations is one he has encountered before – how to solve a problem like Manu?

Leicester thump Exeter to reamain fourth

24 March 2014 0 comments

Leicester remained in fourth place in the Aviva Premiership table with a 45-15 thumping of Exeter at Welford Road. In what was the Tigers best […]

Toulouse confirm signing of Toby Flood

14 March 2014 1 comment

Toulouse have confirmed the signing of Leicester fly-half Toby Flood ahead of next season. The move had been rumoured since December and Richard Cockerill confirmed his […]

Jim Mallinder staying to finish his Leicester hunt

14 March 2014 0 comments

Jim Mallinder has revealed how the desire to break Leicester Tigers’ hegemony and establish Northampton as domestic rugby’s leading force persuaded him to snub the chance of coaching England two years ago.

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