Leicester Tigers

Aviva Premiership talking points: round one

In the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...

Mum's delight at Leicester Tigers hat-trick hero son Niki Goneva

Try-scoring machine Niki Goneva showed impeccable timing in more ways than one with an opening-day Aviva Premiership hat-trick.His second-half treble came within a 17-minute spell that propelled Leicester...

Mum's delight at Leicester Tigers hat-trick hero son Niki Goneva

Try-scoring machine Niki Goneva showed impeccable timing in more ways than one with an opening-day Aviva Premiership hat-trick.His second-half treble came within a 17-minute spell that propelled Leicester...

Leicester Tigers 36 Newcastle 17: I've fallen back in love with...

There was no indication of 'first night nerves' for Freddie Burns as he took his competitive bow for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. The fly-half thoroughly deserved the ovation...

Leicester Tigers 36 Newcastle 17: I've fallen back in love with...

There was no indication of 'first night nerves' for Freddie Burns as he took his competitive bow for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday. The fly-half thoroughly deserved the ovation...

Leicester 36 Newcastle 17: Tigers boss Richard Cockerill happy...

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill praised his side's composure and a "massive" five points in their Aviva Premiership win over Newcastle.Four second-half tries, including...

Leicester 36 Newcastle 17: Tigers boss Richard Cockerill happy...

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill praised his side's composure and a "massive" five points in their Aviva Premiership win over Newcastle.Four second-half tries, including...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons

Match Reaction: London Welsh 0 Exeter Chiefs 52

Exeter Chiefs could not have dreamed of a much easier start to the season but head coach Rob Baxter was quick to point out that they had to earn the right to play before romping past London Welsh.

London Welsh nilled by Exeter

Exeter Chiefs got their Premiership campaign off to a fine start with a 52-0 win over London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday. Thomas Waldrom touched down twice in the first half, while Henry Slade...