England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
Leicester aim to atone for darkest hour against Bath in play-offs
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLeicester have had to banish plenty of demons over the course of the Premiership campaign, from the early season humiliation against Bath to the furore this weekend over Manu Tuilagi’s errant late-night...
Leicester count on big-game knowhow to tame Bath after Northampton win
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 22-14 Northampton• Ben Youngs: Leicester’s experience can stifle Bath’s electric backs• Leicester will focus on rehabilitating Tuilagi after assault convictionLeicester take their...
Leicester see off Northampton seconds, clinching 11th consecutive play-off place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAll as expected here, as Leicester firsts beat Northampton seconds, so that Leicester are through to their 11th consecutive play-off as they finished third in the Aviva Premiership table. They will...
Tigers maul table-topping Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester Tigers booked a Premiership semifinal date at The Rec against bath, with a 22-14 victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power. Leicester welcomed their Premiership rivals...
Leicester 22-14 Northampton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester beat a weakened Northampton side already assured of a home Premiership semi-final to secure a play-off away to Bath. Jordan Crane crashed over in the corner from a line-out, but three...
Youngs holds chasing pack at bay
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions scrum-half Ben Youngs faces a tough battle to keep hold of his England jersey for the World Cup, according to former Red Rose No.9 Kyran Bracken.
Wasps 21 Leicester Tigers 26: Super show has everyone purring -...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThe Ricoh Arena echoed to the sound of Tom Jones' What's New Pussycat as Leicester Tigers entered the field just before kick-off on Saturday. By the final whistle, as the visitors had once again proved...
Ben Youngs has high hopes of Leicester Tigers sealing Aviva Premiership play-off place
1 decade ago by The TimesBen Youngs is confident that Leicester Tigers have the experience, knowhow and class to secure a place in the Aviva Premiership play-offs on the final day of the regular season. Leicester defeated Wasps...
Wasps 21 Leicester 26: Tigers spirit prevails when the pressure is on
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThroughout the match at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday Richard Cockerill was his usual noisy, boisterous self, screaming at players and officials with equal passion and volume. But when the final whistle...
