Leicester Tigers must maintain intensity in European Champions...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers cannot afford to feel their way into their European Champions Cup clash with Scarlets in Llanelli.That's the view of skipper Ben Youngs after Tigers raced out of the blocks to set up...
Rugby Union: England call for Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryScrum-half Ben Youngs is the only Leicester Tigers player named in the England squad for the forthcoming autumn internationals against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Australia.That comes as little...
European round-up: Youngs loving Champions Cup intensity
1 decade ago by Northampton SaintsLeicester Tigers got off to a winning start in the European Rugby Champions Cup and scrum-half Ben Youngs admits anything less would have landed their campaign in hot water already.
Weekend Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyChristmas for European rugby fans has come early, with the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup kicks off tonight in earnest. While some will bemoan the loss of what was essentially an unbroken...
Richard Cockerill column: Ben Youngs epitomised Leicester Tigers...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryBen Youngs has epitomised the spirit at the club during what has been a difficult month.Being new to the game of captaincy, Ben has faced some very tough situations to deal with at the start of this...
AUDIO: Preview of this weekend's inaugral European Champions Cup action
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyThe all-new European Rugby Champions Cup kicks off this weekend. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action, while we also hear from Harlequins captain Joe Marler, Leicester Tigers skipper Ben Youngs,...
Harlequins win in Aviva Premiership was huge for us, says...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercurySkipper Ben Youngs says Leicester Tigers' pragmatic approach to their victory over Harlequins has put them on the right foot for Saturday night's Champions Cup opener.Tigers host Ulster at Welford Road...
Nick Walshe urges Gloucester to pile the pressure on former...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoNick Walshe has urged Gloucester to pile the pressure on former favourite Freddie Burns. The England fly-half is set to pull on the number 10 jersey when Leicester Tigers visit Kingsholm on Saturday. Burns...
Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain. Fears...
Geraghty sinks Tigers at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyShane Geraghty's last-minute penalty handed London Irish a famous victory away at Leicester, winning 22-19 at Welford Road. Irish suffered heartbreak in last week's clash with Saracens, losing with...
