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Battling Tigers just can’t get over line

20 January 2019 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Hurdles race: Leicester’s Matt Toomua is tackled by Marty Moore PICTURES: Getty Images Try scorer: Baloucoune A FEROCIOUS contest fell the way […]

Eddie Jones announces squad for England’s Six Nations opener against Ireland

17 January 2019 0 comments

New faces in squad, but co-captain Dylan Hartley misses out through knee injury

Luke McGrath ruled out of Six Nations with knee injury

15 January 2019 0 comments

Leinster scrum-half sustained ligament damage in Champions Cup victory over Toulouse

Humbled Tigers finish bottom of their pile

13 January 2019 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING IN THE deadest of dead rubbers, Leicester showed how much the mighty have fallen as the twice winners of the European Cup […]

Stockdale’s supershow keeps Ulster dream alive

13 January 2019 0 comments

By LEE JONES TWO bonus points in defeat could be crucial for Racing 92 as they chase a home quarterfinal, but Ulster won their third […]

Worth wanted to replace Le Roux

13 January 2019 0 comments

Wasps target: George Worth WASPS are plotting a move for Leicester Tigers full-back George Worth to replace Springbok star Willie le Roux who is departing […]

Eastmond: We need rethink over red cards

13 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Collision: Kyle Eastmond goes high on Quins’ Marcus Smith KYLE Eastmond has called for greater understanding and empathy from referees when it […]

Underhill out of Six Nations after op

13 January 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON SAM UNDERHILL is set to miss the Six Nations after having ankle surgery. The 22-year-old England openside was injured during Bath’s victory […]

Tynedale saved by the Bell in eight try battle

13 January 2019 0 comments

By ROSS BARNETT S Leicester ….28 Tynedale ………35 TYNEDALE recovered from a ten-point first half deficit to seal a five-try victory over struggling South Leicester. […]

Even Billy can’t stop the Sharks as they show teeth

6 January 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Done it! Tom Curry celebrates Sale’s win with twin brother Ben PICTURES: Getty Images He’s back: Billy Vunipola on his way to […]

‘Hard man’ Marcus has a new edge to his game

6 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Kicking coach: Wilkinson TEENAGE protégé Marcus Smith believes the hard-nosed edge gained during a remarkable 18 months at the Premiership coalface with […]

Victory for Lions despite Chester efforts

6 January 2019 0 comments

By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L……25 Chester …………19 LEICESTER Lions and Chester played out an enthralling encounter in the East Midlands, with the hosts edging a […]

Palmer late show breaks Sheffield hearts

6 January 2019 2 comments

By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield T …22 S leicester …23 A DRAMATIC stoppage time penalty from Ben Palmer snatched victory for South Leicester in only their […]

Varndell couldn’t pass up chance at Tigers

6 January 2019 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA TOM Varndell struggled to adapt to life in France and says he is pleased to be back playing in England with Leicester. The […]

Underhill set to miss Dublin showdown

6 January 2019 0 comments

ENGLAND flanker Sam Underhill will likely miss the opening rounds of the Six Nations after he damaged ankle ligaments in Bath’s victory over Leicester on […]

Cowan-Dickie: Contract talks are going well at Exeter Chiefs

3 January 2019 0 comments

Luke Cowan-Dickie tells The Rugby Paper staying at Sandy Park is his ideal choice

Leicester Tigers aim to land all du Preez brothers

2 January 2019 0 comments

Competition for Sale Sharks to deal with

Bath downgrade severity of Sam Underhill’s ankle injury, but Matt Garvey faces lengthy spell out

2 January 2019 0 comments

Todd Blackadder gives update of length of time flanker will spend out

No place like home for west country boy Luke

30 December 2018 0 comments

Neale Harvey catches up with Luke Cowan- Dickie after his heroics against Saracens World Cup ambition: Luke Cowan-Dickie takes on Bath’s Henry Thomas PICTURE: Getty […]

Au revoir Varndell

30 December 2018 1 comment

TOM Varndell’s French stay is over after just six PRO D2 games with Soyaux Angoulême. The Premiership’s alltime record try-scorer had signed a two-year deal […]

Burns: I don’t feel let down by Gloucester

28 December 2018 0 comments

The Ulster fly-half talks about his new life at the Kingspan

Hudson out to put heat on Gloucester big guns

23 December 2018 2 comments

Versatile: Tom Hudson GLOUCESTER miracle man Tom Hudson starts in the No.12 jersey today at Newcastle intent on proving to head coach Johan Ackermann he […]

Back rower Chick set to fly the coop

23 December 2018 1 comment

Talks: Callum Chick NEWCASTLE Falcons are facing an uphill battle to keep hold of their highly-rated back row Callum Chick at the end of the […]

Lions hit back to claim the bragging rights

23 December 2018 0 comments

By JAMES THOMPSON South Leics… 28 Leicester L… 37 LEICESTER Lions emerged with the spoils and local bragging rights after a superb comeback victory over […]

Spirited Lions seal draw against leaders

23 December 2018 1 comment

By STEVE TAYLOR Hinckley… 19 P’boro L… 19 HINCKLEY remain unbeaten at home this season but were only able to draw as bottom of the […]

TEAMS: Gallagher Premiership – Round 10

21 December 2018 0 comments

Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints (Friday) Worcester Warriors: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Bryce Heem, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Ryan Mills, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Duncan Weir, […]

Mako Vunipola: ‘The gap is closing on New Zealand’

20 December 2018 0 comments

The loosehead prop talks competition for his place in the England squad, Saracens and New Zealand’s favourites tag for RWC2019

Scarlets sent packing by Stockdale and Co

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By LEE JONES Four in four: Prolific winger Jacob Stockdale scores Ulster’s second try Late try: Tom Prydie ULSTER are on the verge of their […]

Do-or-die time now after Paris improvements

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY HARRY Wells knows it is win or bust for Leicester if they are to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive. Tigers produced […]

Quins guts out win to put freeze on Treviso

16 December 2018 2 comments

■By GARY FITZGERALD Powerplay: Lewis Boyce scores Quins’ opening try Speed demon: Joe Marchant runs in to score for Harlequins PICTURES: Getty Images ADAM Jones […]

Top 14 like look of Brookes

16 December 2018 1 comment

KIERAN Brookes is attracting interest from France’s Top 14 clubs who are looking to add some bulk. Wasps are losing a host of players at […]

Pollard talks to Bath about move after World Cup

16 December 2018 0 comments

Three-year contract: Handre Pollard BATH are in advanced talks with Springbok fly-half Handré Pollard about a move to the Rec following the World Cup in […]

Selfless Slater has new lease of life after Tigers exit

16 December 2018 1 comment

GLOUCESTER lock Ed Slater appeared to be on the scrapheap 18 months ago after being sent on his way by Leicester as part of the […]

Ever-improving Mako’s back to show he’s still England’s No.1

16 December 2018 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY Loosehead pecking order: Ben Moon, Ellis Genge and Alec Hepburn MAKO Vunipola believes England are genuine World Cup contenders but knows he […]

Diamond: Bad cop, bad cop working at Sharks

16 December 2018 2 comments

SALE supremo Steve Diamond says his relationship with forwards coach Dorian West is a match made in heaven. Former Saints man West was hired in […]

Bristol Bears flanker George Smith on how long he has left at the top and Pat Lam

13 December 2018 0 comments

The evergreen Australia back row feels he can reach four decades playing the game

EXCLUSIVE: Leicester Tigers line up Paul Gustard as director of rugby

12 December 2018 0 comments

The story from our front page on Sunday

Wasps desperate to prevent Daly move to Sarries

9 December 2018 1 comment

Call in the lawyers: Wasps may go legal to keep Elliott Daly WASPS are making a last ditch attempt to stop England and British Lions […]

Evergreen Smith targets ‘four decades’ at the top

9 December 2018 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Target: George Smith wants to go on past 2020 PICTURE: Getty Images Ambitious: Pat Lam BRISTOL’s veteran back row star George Smith […]

Palmer holds his nerve in key kick

9 December 2018 1 comment

■By ROSS BARNETT S Leicester…13 Otley …14 TRIES from Stephen Nolson and Declan Dunn were enough for Otley to see off the challenge of South […]

Eastwood calls for ring-fence debate

9 December 2018 3 comments

WASPS chief executive Nick Eastwood insists no decisions around ring-fencing the Premiership can be made until all available options have been assessed. The tightness of […]

RUGBY SHORTS

9 December 2018 0 comments

Kyle off till New Year LEICESTER Tigers centre Kyle Eastmond has received a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on Bristol centre Ian Madigan last […]

Patched-up Falcons no match for Cockerill

9 December 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Over the line: Hamish Watson scores the opening try for Edinburgh PICTURES: Getty Images Scragged: Sonatane Takulua can’t get through for Falcons […]

Balmain progressing nicely now he’s seen the light

9 December 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Coach: Ackermann Chance: Fraser Balmain HAVING emerged from sizeable shadows cast by Dan Cole and John Afoa, unsung tight-head Fraser Balmain is […]

Youngs on sidelines

9 December 2018 0 comments

LEICESTER have suffered a blow after experienced hooker Tom Youngs was ruled out of their December fixtures with a knee injury. Interim head coach Geordan […]

Worcester Warriors hand first-team contract to centre Ollie Lawrence

5 December 2018 0 comments

“It is only a matter of time before he pulls on the England jersey” – Solomons

Tuilagi set to discuss his plans for future

2 December 2018 0 comments

Talks: Manu Tuilagi MANU Tuilagi will sit down with Leicester Tigers in the next couple of weeks to discuss his future with the club. The […]

Sharks reaping rewards for commitment to local talent

2 December 2018 0 comments

Mentor: Neil Briggs SALE’S success in having eight players named in England’s preliminary U20s squad is down to the club’s pathway DNA, according to academy […]

Leicester pile more misery on limp Lions

2 December 2018 3 comments

By ROSS BARNETT Leicester L …35pts Peterborough L 17pts IT requires guts and determination to succeed in winter and Leicester Lions head coach Andy Key […]