'Lions will know the importance of creating a special bond on...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryBritish & Irish Lion Dan Cole believes everything will be put in place for players from the four home nations to create a special bond on the summer tour to New Zealand.The tight head prop was one...
Tigers trio on Lions and England duty, plus key clash against...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryIt's not just this weekend's huge Premiership clash against Sale that's on the lips of Leicester Tigers fans. There's also the recent squad announcement of the British & Irish Lions' tour to New...
Youngs relishing the prospect of competition with both Kiwis and...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryBen Youngs is in a great place and relishing the chance for seven weeks of top-notch competition on the British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.The in-form 27-year-old is looking forward to locking...
Warren Gatland plays his hand with British and Irish Lions squad...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryAfter months of speculation, Warren Gatland has finally named his British and Irish Lions squad to face New Zealand.Here are the numbers:41 players; 22 forwards; 19 backs; 16 Englishmen, 12 Welshmen, 11...
British & Irish Lions 41-man squad revealed
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Warburton has been announced as the Lions captain for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand this summer. England captain Dylan Hartley has been omitted from the squad as one of the more high profile absentees,...
British and Irish Lions call for Leicester Tigers stars Ben...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers' duo Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been named in the British and Irish Lions squad which will take on the All Blacks this summer.It was no surprise that the pair were named in Warren Gatland...
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs waiting to hear if he is...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryBritish and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland will surely have decided on the players he will be taking to New Zealand by now.The official announcement is on Wednesday and most people expect Leicester Tigers...
Ben Youngs makes a ‘nice little last push’ for Lions squad place
9 years ago by The Guardian• Scrum-half impresses for Leicester ahead of Wednesday squad announcement • Jamie George and Dylan Hartley waiting for outcome of hookers’ battleAs final auditions go, Ben Youngs could hardly have...
Youngs keeps Tigers' play-off hopes alive
9 years ago by Rugby 365PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Ben Youngs inspired Leicester Tigers to a dominant bonus-point 30-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road.
O'Connor backs Youngs for Lions
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNew head coach Matt O'Connor insists Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs should "definitely" go on the British Lions' tour of New Zealand after his superb performance in the 30-3 Aviva Premiership victory...
