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Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

8 October 2017 1 comment

No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by the most ruthless […]

Injury toll leaves ‘A’ league in tatters

8 October 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON THE Premiership ‘A’ league fixture list was decimated last week amid ongoing injury problems. Five games were postponed with players needed to […]

Thrilling to have a re-run of last year’s final so early

8 October 2017 0 comments

Battle royal: Saracens take on Clermont in the pool this season PICTURE: Getty Images THE European Cup is a tougher, harder tournament under EPCR than […]

Evans gives Eddie an openside reminder

8 October 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND openside prospect Will Evans offered a timely reminder of his lavish potential with a starring role for Leicester as they overcame […]

May’s the best says delighted O’Connor

8 October 2017 2 comments

AFTER seeing Jonny May grab his sixth Leicester try in six games, Tigers boss Matt O’Connor said: “He’s easily the best finisher in England. He’s […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

8 October 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ LONDON IRISH might find it difficult to keep hold of highly rated winger Alex Lewington when his […]

Mostert puts Premiership on red alert

8 October 2017 0 comments

SPRINGBOK lock Franco Mostert is attracting the interest of a host of Premiership clubs for when his contract in Japan and South Africa runs out […]

Yes, it’s time for George to become king

8 October 2017 1 comment

DYLAN Hartley or Jamie George? The selection dilemma at hooker, and its impact on the captaincy, is the burning question for Red Rose fans as […]

Ex-Tiger Thorn takes over at Reds

8 October 2017 1 comment

QUEENSLAND Reds have sacked Nick Stiles after just one season in charge and appointed former All Blacks great Brad Thorn as their new coach. Stiles […]

Cain column: Players have not been consulted over extending the season

5 October 2017 0 comments

By Nick Cain PLAYERS and coaches in the Premiership have started to align in their resistance to the World Rugby blueprint for a ten to […]

A nine-month season is long enough for everyone

1 October 2017 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK PLAYERS and coaches in the Premiership have started to align in their resistance to the World Rugby […]

Shrewd Deano builds another tilt at the title

1 October 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Strong running: Juan Pablo Socino on the break for Newcastle to set up a try for Niki Goneva PICTURES: Getty Images DEAN […]

Top, but Richards sees only Exeter

1 October 2017 1 comment

DEAN RICHARDS glossed over the fact his team had gone top of the table – for 24 hours at least, knowing full well that Exeter […]

Sharples out ‘til Christmas

1 October 2017 1 comment

CHARLIE Sharples is set for up to three months out with a finger injury picked up against Worcester. The winger snapped a tendon in his […]

Tatafu hooks some Prem interest again

1 October 2017 2 comments

Available from December: Tatafu Polota-Nau WALLABY hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is back on the radar of Premiership clubs following Western Force’s axe from the new-look 15- […]

Tigers snap up Tuohy

1 October 2017 0 comments

LEICESTER have signed Ireland lock Dan Tuohy on loan from Championship side Bristol until January. The 32-year-old forward adds to the options in the second […]

Blaze quits as Tigers forwards coach

24 September 2017 0 comments

RICHARD Blaze has resigned from his role as forwards coach at Leicester Tigers for “personal reasons”. The 32-year-old was forced to retire from playing in […]

Williams ready to prove he’s regained his edge

24 September 2017 2 comments

LEICESTER enforcer Mike Williams knows he must up his physical intensity if he is to have any chance of featuring for England at the 2019 […]

Scottish duo beef up Tigers front row options

24 September 2017 1 comment

TRANFER WRAP TONGA international Atieli Pakalani is one of three new faces to join Leicester Tigers. Pakalani, 25, can play at full-back and wing and […]

Wallace grabs third try in two matches for Bristol

24 September 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON AVIVA A-LEAGUE BRISTOL United recorded their first A-League victory of the season with an entertaining 27-17 victory over London Irish on Friday […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

24 September 2017 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BORDEAUX’S search for a winger for next season has seen them make enquiries about the availability of […]

Wilson is a coaching target for Norhampton

24 September 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON have emerged as possible suitors for Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson if they opt to reshuffle their coaching staff. It has been suggested […]

Atmosphere at Gardens hits right note for Horne

24 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ROB Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in Northampton. Powerful centre Horne […]

Late try keeps Tynedale perfect after four

24 September 2017 0 comments

By PETER HAYES Leicester L… 26 Tynedale … 28 TYNEDALE made it four wins from four in a hardfought game against Leicester Lions, that was […]

Tigers kicked to glory by Ireland

24 September 2017 0 comments

By JOHN HARRISON Sheffield T …29 S Leicester …22 FLY-HALF Mark Ireland inspired Sheffield Tigers to victory over previously unbeaten South Leicester at Dore Moor […]

Three Lions miss out on England training camp

22 September 2017 0 comments

England head coach Eddie Jones has named the 33 players who will convene in Oxford on Sunday 24 September for the three-day camp. The squad […]

Trio signed by Leicester

21 September 2017 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have added three new players to their squad as Tongan international back Afa Pakalani, former Scotland international prop Kyle Traynor and young hooker […]

Who will fight for a play-off spot in the Premiership?

20 September 2017 0 comments

The new Aviva Premiership season is well underway, with many fans asking just who will be lifting the trophy at the end of the season?

Leicester scrum-half joins Worcester on short-term loan

20 September 2017 0 comments

Worcester have signed scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan deal from Leicester Tigers with immediate effect. With scrum-halves Luke Baldwin (bicep) and Jonny Arr […]

Jeff Probyn: Hate to say it, but Worcester are looking doomed already

20 September 2017 0 comments

There is no substitute for playing the game, try as you might and no matter what you do, nothing matches actually playing the game. At […]

Investec may return to rugby

17 September 2017 0 comments

INVESTEC could not have picked a better time to make a return to rugby sponsorship after terminating their deal with the ECB. The South African […]

Wilson heroics secure win for Hinckley

17 September 2017 0 comments

By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT HINCKLEY won a top-class Midlands derby at Leicester Road, with a penalty in the latter stages of the game proving the difference […]

South battle back for thrilling victory

17 September 2017 1 comment

S Leicester 47 Sedgley Pk 37 By ANDY MOORE SOUTH Leicester came from behind in a highscoring thriller to beat Sedgley Park. After being behind […]

Wasps down the Jets to get back on track

17 September 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WASPS put their crushing defeat at the hands of Newcastle behind them by grinding out a 22-12 success at Sale Jets on […]

Welsh Lions keep their feet up as mates toil

10 September 2017 0 comments

NONE the worse for their summer exertions in New Zealand, a trio of Lions made it onto the starting grid for last weekend’s launch of […]

Skivington: Franco will throw his weight around at Irish

10 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FRANCO van der Merwe could be one of the best signings of the Premiership season, according to London Irish forwards guru George […]

Surgery for Manu as jinx strikes

10 September 2017 1 comment

MANU Tuilagi will not be available for England’s autumn internationals after undergoing surgery on the knee he injured against Bath. Playing his first competitive game […]

Holford joy after Lions tamed in derby win

10 September 2017 1 comment

By ANDY MOORE SOUTH Leicester head coach Michael Holford was ecstatic to get revenge for two derbyday defeats last season, as his side defeated local […]

Impressive Hinckley too strong for Field

10 September 2017 1 comment

By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield …3 Hinckley …24 HINCKLEY’S bright start to the season continued with their first win on the road in an absorbing contest […]

Unbeaten Blues made to work by battling Bargoed

10 September 2017 0 comments

By THOMAS DAVIDSON Bargoed …17 Cardiff …21 CARDIFF maintained their perfect start to the new Principality Premiership season with a 21-17 victory away to Bargoed. […]

New laws bring try bonanza declares O’Connor

10 September 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE LEICESTER head coach Matt O’Connor says the Aviva Premiership’s record-breaking start did not come as a surprise to him given the new […]

Jeremy Guscott: Welcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!

6 September 2017 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running this season. However, after virtually three years out of the game with injury it will not […]

Raising the salary cap would harm the game says Premiership club director

5 September 2017 0 comments

Newcastle managing director Mick Hogan has slammed demands by Saracens to increase the salary cap, describing a suggestion by Sarries boss Mark McCall that greater […]

Samoan warrior Fotuali’i ready to put his head where it hurts again

3 September 2017 1 comment

Return: Freddie Burns, here playing for Leicester, is back with home town club Bath KAHN Fotuali’ i was Bath’ s most important player last season […]

Blaydon stunned by an ex-All Black

3 September 2017 2 comments

By STEVE SMITH Hinckley 52 Blaydon 26 FORMER All Black Scott Hamilton was among the try-scorers as Hinckley condemned title picks Blaydon to defeat in […]

Big victory gets Sale back in the groove

3 September 2017 1 comment

By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT Sale 48pts Leicester Lions 10pts SALE put the disappointment of their near-miss last season firmly behind them with an impressive opening win […]

Aley hits jackpot to edge out Field

3 September 2017 0 comments

By PAUL JOANNOU S Leicester 44 Huddersfield 36 RICKIE ALEY scored 21 points for South Leicester as they won a thriller against newly promoted Huddersfield. […]

Slater can propel Gloucester to top 6

3 September 2017 1 comment

IT didn’t take long for Ed Slater to show exactly what Gloucester have gained and what Leicester will be missing this season. He came off […]

Springboks could call time on Cheika’s reign

3 September 2017 4 comments

COLIN BOAG Crunch time: Michael Cheika faces a difficult match in Perth It has been open season on Australian rugby for the past few months, […]

Hold Manu back until 2018 says top Tiger

27 August 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Plea: Telusa Veainu ENGLAND supremo Eddie Jones should resist selecting Manu Tuilagi until the 2018 Six Nations and allow the troubled centre […]

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