'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...
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...
Cole: Challenge of Sinckler forcing me to be a better player
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperEngland stalwart Dan Cole reckons the sound of thundering heels from young tight-head pretender Kyle Sinckler will ensure he never drops his guard in the quest for improvement. Cole has defiantly occupied...
'Ayerza's will be big boots to fill but that's what we have to...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryDan Cole will miss Marcos Ayerza more than most. The two props, who operate on different sides of the front row, made their Leicester Tigers debuts less than 14 months apart in September 2006 (Ayerza)...
Team of the Weekend: 26th March
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMako Vunipola Big shift from the Sarries loose-head. Mako made 11 carries & 10 tackles in an energetic display. He was ferocious at the breakdown, won a turnover and was on hand to sweep up whenever...
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole back in the Leicester Tigers mix for East...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryDan Cole and Ben Youngs return from England duty to start for Leicester Tigers when they face Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.Youngs comes in at scrum-half...
Ireland v England clash could settle Lions front row picks, says Neal Hatley
9 years ago by The Guardian• England scrum coach says all his starters and replacements merit selection• Jack McGrath, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong among contenders tooThe scrum coach, Neal Hatley, believes all six of England’s...
