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Canny Tigers have played a blinder

18 December 2022 1 comment

WHAT brilliant business management by the Leicester Tigers board! When rumours first emerged earlier this year of Steve Borthwick’s possible appointment as the next England […]

Wales dream drives Grey through the pain

18 December 2022 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Dreams of playing for Wales again and getting another shot at top tier professional rugby in the URC or the Premiership drove […]

Wasps wing Josh Bassett has been called up to the England squad

Tigers keen to tempt speedster Bassett

18 December 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers are pressing ahead with their recruitment plans for next season and are bidding to take Josh Bassett […]

Eight teams in for new-look Premier 15s

16 December 2022 0 comments

The RFU have confirmed eight teams have been successful in their application to join the 10-team Premier 15s league from 2023/24 at the tender stage. […]

Borthwick may miss out on Willis again

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Steve Borthwick missed out on signing Jack Willis as Leicester Tigers boss, and he could find him unavailable if he […]

Future of Leicester Tigers is strong says Borthwick

27 November 2022 0 comments

Leicester’s defence of the Premiership title may have got off to a slow start, but Steve Borthwick believes the future of the club is set […]

Irish keen on Cokanasiga’s return

27 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are bidding to re-sign England flyer Joe Cokanasiga from Premiership rivals Bath to replace Ollie Hassell-Collins, who is […]

“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap

25 November 2022 1 comment

Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th England appearance on Saturday […]

Oghre lines up move to Leicester

20 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Gabriel Oghre, above, has become the latest former Wasps player to find himself a new club after agreeing […]

Borthwick out to help England

13 November 2022 0 comments

By JOHN NEWCOMBE PRODUCING England players of the future remains a key goal for Steve Borthwick at Leicester even if it makes the club less […]

Watson reminds Jones of his class

6 November 2022 0 comments

Friendly Leicester……….33 Italy Select….. 19 ANTHONY Watson fired a reminder of his talents scoring one of Leicester Tigers’ five tries at Welford Road. The 51-cap […]

My Life in Rugby with Nick Fenton Wells: ‘Uncle Nick gave me the perfect grounding’

6 November 2022 0 comments

The former Western Province, Stormers, Saracens, Bedford & Bristol back row People might not be aware but former Springbok player and coach Nick Mallett is […]

Alex Coles makes debut as Tuilagi returns for Pumas

4 November 2022 0 comments

Alex Coles has been handed an England debut at second row as Manu Tuilagi comes back into the side after another long injury lay off. […]

Dowson: We’re waiting on Lawes

30 October 2022 0 comments

Courtney Lawes is still suffering symptoms of his head injury five weeks after the incident left the England captain struggling to be fit for the […]

Why Ford mustn’t be forgotten by England

23 October 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST The art of forgetting is as fundamental to rugby as the immeasurably finer art of goal-kicking in the teeth of a […]

Agents are circling after Wasps demise

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Wasps demise last week started a massive scramble for some of their best talent, just as it did when Premiership rivals Worcester […]

Reffell shines as Tigers roar at the Stoop

16 October 2022 0 comments

Harlequins…….19pts Tries: Murley 68, 79; Care 80+2 Conversions: Smith 69, 80+3 Leicester Tigers..27pts Tries: Reffell 8, 53; Montoya 33, Watson 76 Conversions: Burns 34, 77 […]

Tigers duo are happy to agree new deals

9 October 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet both said signing a new contract with Leicester was an easy decision as other clubs hoped […]

Wasps may move for McGuigan

2 October 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Hooker: McGuigan GEORGE McGuigan could lead the exodus of players from Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season, […]

‘Slow burner’ Anyanwu is taking his big opportunity

2 October 2022 0 comments

Talent: Lennox Anyanwu ■By GARY FITZGERALD LENNOX Anyanwu steps out for his fourth consecutive start for Harlequins today eager to showcase his outstanding talent and […]

New deals for Tigers

2 October 2022 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS LEICESTER Tigers have agreed new deals with England internationals Freddie Steward, George Martin and Jack van Poortvliet. Full-back Steward, 21, was named England […]

Tigers outmuscle Wasps with fightback in Prem Cup

27 September 2022 0 comments

Leicester……….38pts Tries: Jansen 23, Ilione 34, Saumaki 57, Edwards 70, Vanes 75 Conversions: Walsh 24, 35, 58; Meredith 71, 76 Penalties: Walsh 50 Wasps……..17 Tries: Dawkins 11, […]

Chiefs in a rush to land Vermeulen

11 September 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER EXETER Chiefs are busy trying to sort out an emergency visa that will allow back row Jacques Vermeulen to […]

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Tuilagi returns with Beaumont on bench

11 September 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Sale Sharks v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong […]

Sarries name strong side for Thursday night Prem Cup match at Saints

8 September 2022 0 comments

Saracens have named a very strong squad as they kick-off their campaign with a Thursday night Premiership Rugby Cup match at Franklin’s Gardens. The match […]

World Cup carrot will inspire us – George

4 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Jamie George admits it will be “difficult” pushing thoughts of France to the back of his mind but hopes the World Cup […]

Sanderson: Ford’s best days to come

4 September 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Star man: George Ford, pictured playing for Leicester, has joined Sale PICTURES: Getty Images George Ford has “the best years ahead of […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol

4 September 2022 2 comments

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always half full. Even after […]

Team-by-team Premiership previews: London Irish

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Gtech Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 PREDICTED FINISH: 7TH The Exiles were involved in precious few dull […]

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 […]

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Sale Sharks

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Alex Sanderson Captain: Jono Ross Ground: AJ Bell Stadium Capacity: 12,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 9th Salfrord is no longer little South Africa. Faf […]

Buyers will have to prove they have the money

28 August 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prospective Worcester Warriors buyers could be asked to produce proof of funds for between £30 and £40m to buy […]

Potter hits high notes as Tigers march on

28 August 2022 2 comments

Newcastle ……..28pts Leicester ……….42pts By BEN JAYCOCK Harry Potter scored a hat-trick as Leicester Tigers ended their pre-season in style with an emphatic win over […]

Five-year deal will give Cup boost – Grainger

21 August 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Steve Grainger, RFU director of rugby development, is confident the new five-year partnership between England Rugby and Papa Johns pizza company will […]

Stronge aims to be the top scrum-half in his division

21 August 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Ambition: Nottingham’s Michael Stronge Michael Stronge has set a clear goal to become the best scrum-half in the Championship. The 24-year-old was […]

Hegarty to head home

21 August 2022 0 comments

LEICESTER Tigers’ Bryce Hegarty will leave the club midway through the season to join Super Rugby side the Western Force. The 29-year-old has played 15 […]

Tiger Jack hangs up his boots for a fresh start

31 July 2022 2 comments

Having played rugby fulltime for 10 years, former Leicester Tigers centre Jack Roberts has retired from rugby at the age of 30. Roberts enjoyed spells […]

Smith: Pal Tommy shows us the way

31 July 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK New sensation: Tommy Freeman starred for England in Australia PICTURES: Getty Images Doncaster Knights back row Thom Smith watched on in awe […]

Western Force in line to sign Rona

24 July 2022 1 comment

Centre: Curtis Rona Western Force have stepped up their efforts to re-sign London Irish outside centre Curtis Rona after snatching Leicester Tigers utility back Bryce […]

Socino heading for life in Spain

24 July 2022 24 comments

FORMER Leicester Tigers centre Juan Pablo Socino has swapped the champions of England for the Champions of Spain after signing a deal with UE Santboiana. […]

I’m enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashton

3 July 2022 26 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Chris Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire to keep playing and […]

Bulls keen to re-sign ex-Tigers back row

3 July 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Target: Van Staden MARCO van Staden, whose departure from Premiership champions Leicester Tigers was announced on Friday, is a […]

‘Proven’ Reffell makes first Wales start in tour opener

1 July 2022 0 comments

Wayne Pivac praised the form of debut starter Tommy Reffell as he named his squad for the first test of their tour in South Africa. […]

Lawes captains England for Australia opener

30 June 2022 0 comments

Courtney Lawes has been named England captain ahead of Owen Farrell, with the latter starting for the first time since November. Danny Care returns starting […]

Ford will be a star for Sharks, says Burns

26 June 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD GEORGE Ford will bounce back from his Premiership Final injury misery “better than ever” and be a huge hit at Sale. Freddie […]

Borthwick shows he has the edge

26 June 2022 0 comments

COLIN BOAG What did you make of the Premiership final? I thought it was enthralling, and epitomised everything that’s great about English club rugby, but […]

Dallas want Ford to drive changes

26 June 2022 0 comments

MIKE Ford has been mentioned in dispatches from the United States as a possible target for the Major League Rugby flops Dallas Jackals, who are […]

Crowley set to enjoy Italy’s ‘Blue summer’

26 June 2022 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points After that brilliant last-minute win over Wales in Cardiff and a fine […]

Moroni joins Falcons from Tigers

23 June 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers’ Premiership winning centre Matias Moroni has signed for Newcastle Falcons, agreeing a two-year deal to move to Kingston Park. Moroni, 31, started in […]

Aled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow

22 June 2022 4 comments

Saracens’ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies, 29, made a high […]

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