New Leicester Tigers signing Lachlan McCaffrey will boost pack,...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said new signing Lachlan McCaffrey will add further physicality to the pack next season. The 6ft 4in, 17-stone back-rower will join from London Welsh...
Ian Cockerill's Standpoint: All-too-familiar as Leicester Tigers...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers were always going to have a problem with this fixture. London Welsh were going to have no expectations and anything they did would be good, while Tigers had a four-try bonus point...
Leicester Tigers 38 London Welsh 17: Sloppy Tigers gifted win...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryA game that will be remembered for three hits by one man. London Welsh No. 8 Chris Hala'ufia was the player in the spotlight during his side's 38-17 defeat by Leicester Tigers. The first hit was a...
Pearce double secures win for Tigers
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Laurence Pearce's double early in the second-half proved the difference, as Leicester Tigers survived a half-time scare to overcome London Welsh 38-17 and keep their hopes of a top-four Premiership finish...
Leicester v London Welsh (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBrad Thorn and Graham Kitchener have recovered from injuries and will start for the play-off chasing Tigers. Michele Rizzo, Leonardo Ghiraldini and Logovi'i Mulipola form the front row, with...
Varndell hat-trick stings Welsh
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Tom Varndell grabbed a hat-trick against London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium as Wasps recorded their first away Premiership win of 2015. Despite defeat last time out against Bath confirming that London...
Young wants improvements
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby12 April 2015With London Welsh already confirmed to finish bottom of the Aviva Premiership, most expected Wasps to run away with the game as they look to secure a top-six finish and with...
Three and easy for Varndell
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby12 April 2015Ahead of the trip to the Kassam Stadium, Wasps' hunt for an automatic European Rugby Champions Cup spot next season had stuttered after winning just one of their previous...
Leicester Tigers hope to sign London Welsh flanker Lachlan...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers are hoping to add flanker Lachlan McCaffrey to their squad for next season. The 25-year-old is English-qualified despite representing Australia at schoolboy level and helping the...
Burnell reflects on Welsh tenure
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer London Welsh head coach Justin Burnell believes the recently-relegated club are well placed for life back in the Championship. Burnell was sacked in March after Welsh lost 27 straight...
