Tigers Frustrated By Cancellation Of Philadelphia Fixture

Leicester Tigers are frustrated at having to cancel their plans to play an exhibition fixture in the US in August because USA Rugby have refused to sanction the game against what they consider to be an unrecognised side.  The Leicester Mercury has reported that USA Rugby has defended its decision to not sanction Leicester Tigers' planned fixture in Philadelphia this summer. Leicester were due to play a team called the Rough Riders on August 8 at the Philadelphia Eagles' (NFL) Lincoln Financial Field with the event being organised by the National Rugby Football League (NRFL), who were hoping …