Leicester Tigers trio make starting line-up for England
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryHead coach Stuart Lancaster has named three Leicester Tigers players in his starting XV for England's final World Cup warm-up match against Ireland on Saturday.Hooker Tom Youngs and prop Dan Cole are named...
England announce 31 man squad
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have announced their 31 man squad for the World Cup, with Sam Burgess and Henry Slade included.The squad is as follows:Props:Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 10 caps) Dan Cole (Leicester...
Youngs eager to play leading role for England
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lion Ben Youngs believes he's become an influential voice in the England dressing room after a fine year to date.
England’s Ben Youngs back from burnout and hungry for 2015 World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Leicester captain talks of his battle to be England’s No1 scrum-half and why he feels sharper as the World Cup approachesScrum-half has been one of the most unsettled positions in the Stuart Lancaster...
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs fit and ready for...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs is determined to get "fit, strong and durable" after joining up with the England World Cup training squad at Pennyhill Park.The 25-year-old is one...
Ben Youngs on scrum-feed focus: “It’s not like the old days”
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukEngland scrum-half Ben Youngs has spoken with some disdain about World Rugby’s focus on the scrum-feed ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Youngs, who will be hoping to add to his 47 caps in England’s...
Ben Youngs: England Rugby World Cup 2015 player
1 decade ago by The TelegraphRugby World Cup: Who is England scrum-half Ben Youngs? Find out all you need to know about the Leicester star
Bath v Leicester (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland centre Jonathan Joseph returns for Bath, who are aiming to win their first Premiership title since 1996. Head coach Mike Ford has also recalled captain Stuart Hooper, while Ross Batty...
Leicester Tigers team news: Marcos Ayerza starts in only change...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMarcos Ayerza returns to the Leicester Tigers starting line-up for the Aviva Premiership semi-final at Bath tomorrow. Ayerza starts at loosehead prop in the only change to the team that secured Tigers'...
Why Leicester - the biggest rugby city in England - has fallen out of love with the Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt is arguably the biggest rugby city in England, boasting the country’s biggest team, biggest club stadium, biggest trophy cabinet and biggest number of season-ticket holders. If there is one place...
