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Schalk Ferreira leads the way as veterans take to the pitch

22 December 2024 0 comments

Veteran props never quit, they just keep on scrummaging in ever increasing numbers which explains why Francisco Gomez Kodela fails to make the combined European […]

It’s crossbar heartache for Evans in narrow defeat

22 December 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..25 Tynedale……………..26 IN a game where either team could have won it was Tynedale who came out on top. It took until […]

Darragh is winner as tie abandoned

8 December 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……………. A Fylde……………………… A BILLINGHAM thought they had weathered the Fylde storm, but Darragh had other plans in a game that was […]

It’s a perfect 10 for impressive Lymm

17 November 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..26 Lymm……………………38 LYMM made it 10 wins from 10 at Billingham. The visitors were clinical in the first half, racking up 26 […]

DREAM TEAM

27 October 2024 0 comments

SAM STUART, THE NEWCASTLE FALCONS AND FORMER HARLEQUINS AND ENGLAND U20 SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH… 1. Mako Vunipola – Played […]

In-form Fisher nets considerable tally

27 October 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham………….. 10 Sheffield………………45 A WOUNDED Sheffield made up for last week’s loss to Leeds Tykes. It was clear their intent from the […]

Late penalty try fits Bill for victors

13 October 2024 0 comments

■By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..27 Hull Ionians ……….. 12 BILLINGHAM had just a little too much for their visitors as they secured the win. But Hull […]

Tykes capitalise on errors of hosts

6 October 2024 0 comments

■4By MIKE BROWN Billingham………….. 14 Leeds Tykes………..33 LEEDS showed their class as they jumped on Billingham mistakes to romp to a routing win. It was […]

Last-gasp drop-goal missed in a slugfest

22 September 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…….. 19pts Otley……………….. 17pts BILLINGHAM grabbed a narrow win over Otley in a desperately tight and physical encounter. Both teams struggled for […]

This time, Mike Brown’s trip ends in smiles

15 September 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Mike Brown’s 21st pre-season came with an added sense of déjà vu as he relived his worst nightmare on a Leicester trip […]

Time for Steve Borthwick to prove his worth

15 September 2024 0 comments

Rugby Matters – A weekly look at the game’s talking points By Brendan Gallagher Honeymoon periods are not set in stone and in my estimation […]

Ben Youngs on way back as Leicester Tigers show class

8 September 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ………. 31pts Tries: Liebenberg 17, 37; Clare 46, Bassett 68, Wand 80 Conversions: Volavola 17, 46, Whiteley 68 Scarlets ………….. 7pts […]

Groark aids hosts to open the Gate

8 September 2024 0 comments

Billingham…………..33 Harrogate……………. 12 ■ By MIKE BROWN A CLINICAL second-half performance from Billingham saw them secure a bonus-point victory. An early Louie Groark score, following […]

‘It’s about being the best player you can be’

7 July 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees finds out what drives new Tigers head coach Michael Cheika and what he plans to do at Welford Road Despite their chequered past […]

West are best as Joe settles historic clash

23 June 2024 0 comments

North West……..35pts North East……….28pts By MIKE BROWN On the charge: North West make a break PICTURES: Paul Cooke IN what is first for rugby in […]

We will have a full deck of cards next season – McKellar

26 May 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES Leicester’s dejection at finishing well short of the play-off positions was compounded by the sight of their fierce rivals Northampton sitting at […]

Ollie helps top Tigers finish with a flourish

19 May 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS Leicester …………………….. 40pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 20, van Poortvliet 26, Reffell 43, Brown 54 Conversions: Pollard 21, 26, 44, 55 Penalties: Pollard 16, […]

Leicester have the class to rule again

12 May 2024 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Leicester are not where their fans want them to be – and a minority have been warned by […]

Brown will miss two matches

5 May 2024 0 comments

LEICESTER full-back Mike Brown has been suspended for two weeks after he swore at match officials following his red card in their 21-19 home defeat […]

Leicester stunned by Bristol late show

28 April 2024 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester Tigers ………….19pts Tries: Ollie Hassell-Collins 17, 48; van Wyk 63 Conversions: Pollard 18, 63 Bristol Bears ………………..21pts Tries: Lahiff 68, 74; Bradbury […]

It’s title delight for the Titans!

28 April 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……..26pts Rotherham T….40pts Rotherham Titans are the champions! On a day to remember, the South Yorkshire side took the title with this […]

Pienaar heads the list for Europe’s golden oldies

14 April 2024 0 comments

In the course of wheeling their way into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals last weekend against the Cheetahs, the Michelin Men of Clermont brought a somewhat […]

Top of the Bill! Fight to survive is alive

7 April 2024 0 comments

Billingham…….. 20pts Wharfedale…… 17pts By MIKE BROWN BILLINGHAM’S bid to avoid relegation received a massive boost with victory over Wharfedale. It was the visitors who […]

Italy’s new gladiator is voted best in Six Nations

7 April 2024 0 comments

ITALY centre Tommaso Menoncello, below, has been named the 2024 Six Nations player of the championship, becoming the first player from his country since Andrea […]

Dixon’s try-scoring feat caps a rout

24 March 2024 0 comments

Billingham…………..53 Huddersfield……….29 By MIKE BROWN BILLINGHAM ran in nine tries in a highscoring clash yesterday. Huddersfield started brightly and scored first through hooker Tom Haywood […]

Gloucester end long wait for silverware

17 March 2024 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ………………….. 23pts Tries: Atkinson 47, Jordan 50 Conversions: Barton 47, 50 Penalties: Evans 40, Barton 55, 65 Leicester ……………………… 13pts Tries: […]

Dream Team with Redford Pennycook

10 March 2024 0 comments

The former Bristol, Newcastle and Ealing Trailfinders back rower, chooses his best XV he has played with or against… 1. Ellis Genge – Even at […]

Whinn starts fightback as Tigers are finally tamed

10 March 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham………….. 30 Sheffield Tigers…. 19 BILLINGHAM came from behind and survived a late onslaught to tame Tigers. Billingham started brightly but it […]

Tigers keen to make it a day to remember

18 February 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Ealing v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Trailfinders Sports Ground LEICESTER scrumhalf Tom Whiteley wants to give Hanro Liebenberg a day to […]

We want to create some more history, says Ward

18 February 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK No fear: Coach Ben Ward EALING Trailfinders finished top of Pool D following a clean sweep of victories at home to Northampton […]

Missed Billingham chances gift Hull the victory

18 February 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..24. Hull………………………. 30 BILLINGHAM were left to rue missed chances as Hull stole in to take the spoils. Despite Billingham dominating early […]

Ene sets his sights high after signing Sale deal

11 February 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Proud Yorkshireman Obi Ene is hungry to achieve everything there is in the game after signing a three-year contract with northern rugby’s […]

Battling Tigers hold on in last-kick drama

28 January 2024 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Harlequins …………………… 19pts Tries: David 37, Walker 58, Green 79 Conversions: J Evans 38, 59 Leicester ………………………20pts Tries: Wiese 27, Brown 63 […]

Another thriller at Greenwood Road

28 January 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..29 Otley…………………….40 THE game finished five tries a piece, but Otley’s Gavin Stead was clinical with his boot to take the spoils, […]

McKellar knows Tigers face massive challenge

14 January 2024 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… La Rochelle vLeicester Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Marcel Deflandre LEICESTER face holders La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre today keeping two […]

Fylde turn on the style in second 40

14 January 2024 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..25 Fylde…………………….38 FYLDE come out on top in 63-point thriller. Fylde flew out of the blocks which saw Sam Carleton go over […]

Veteran Brown signs on again at Tigers

7 January 2024 0 comments

FULL-BACK Mike Brown has agreed a new deal with Leicester to run beyond the end of the season. The 38-year-old was initially signed last year […]

Chessum hits 50 and links up with Martin in the row

31 December 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE As he prepares to make his 50th appearance for Leicester against Bath, Ollie Chessum is set for a new experience – a […]

Dream Team with Mark Mapletoft

31 December 2023 0 comments

Mark Mapletoft, the former England, London Irish, Harlequins, Saracens and Gloucester fly-half, now England U20s head coach, chooses the best XV he has played with… […]

Gloucester close in on deal for Atkinson

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Gloucester are in talks to do a deal that will see them sign former Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson from Premiership rivals Leicester […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Foreman holds his nerve to earn home side draw

10 December 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..25 Lymm……………………25 Deadeye: Ryan Foreman BOTH sides walked away with two deserved points in what was a great game for the neutral. […]

Reffell hat-trick inspires big win for Tigers

3 December 2023 0 comments

BY TOM JEFFREYS Leicester Tigers………………..47 Tries: Reffell 15, 34, 53; Scott 30, Wiese 43, Hassell-Collins 65, Brown 80+1 Conversions: Pollard 16, 31, 44, 54; Shillock […]

Winger who is learning new tricks with Tigers

3 December 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons Today. Kick-off 3pm, Welford Road Ollie Hassell-Collins appeared to be in for a rugby lifestyle change […]

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Eight

1 December 2023 0 comments

The Premiership finishes the first part of its season with five exciting games this weekend; Tom Jeffreys takes you through each of the final matches […]

Grasshoppers find spring in their step

19 November 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham…………..24 Preston G……………..38 PRESTON Grasshoppers’ clinical first-half display was enough to earn them a second away win on the spin. The game […]

England’s big names power up Saracens

5 November 2023 0 comments

By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens …………………….. 32pts Tries: Itoje 15, Christie 26, B Vunipola 43, George 53 Conversions: Farrell 16, 27, 44 Penalties: Farrell 63, 73 […]

Sedgley Truck tops one club man honours

5 November 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Sedgley Park’s Matt Riley became the player with most appearances for a single club either side of the English Channel in the […]

Billingham show grit in tough win over Sheffield

24 September 2023 0 comments

By MIKE BROWN Billingham……. 16 Sheffield………..14 BILLINGHAM showed nerve and steel to overcome a stubborn Sheffield at home. The hosts started the game brightly, however […]

Irish galacticos on song as Leicester are sent packing

9 April 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Leinster……………………….. 55pts Tries: Ringrose 2, 16; Gibson-Park 52, Penalty 55, Penny 61, O’Brien 71, McKee 79 Conversions: Byrne 3, 17, 53, 62, […]

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