21st century British and Irish Lions coaches XV – the backs

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With the Lions 2021 tour under threat of postponement or cancellation, we are looking back at the previous five tours that have taken place in the last 20 years. Specifically, those players who have gone on to become coaches since retiring. James Barker has assembled a 21st century British and Irish Lions coaches XV. In […] READ MORE


Leicester Tigers confirm Borthwick in reshuffle

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Leicester Tigers have announced today that Steve Borthwick will become the clubs new head coach from next season. Borthwick joins the Tigers Borthwick, who has seen his involvement within the England coaching set up come to an end at the climax of the current season, will take over the reigns from Geordan Murphy, who will […] READ MORE


Leicester Tigers lost XV

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It has already been quite the rollercoaster of a season for the Leicester Tigers.  Fan favourite Geordan Murphy was recently handed the permanent Head Coach role, despite an indifferent set of results. Murphy has become the fourth boss in two years; hardly the model of consistency and long term thinking the Tigers used to represent. […] READ MORE


Top Five Moments after Gallagher Premiership Round Six

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It has been a record-breaking start to the English Rugby season. And for some, the next month of European and domestic cup action will be a welcome distraction. We have seen 226 tries and 1905 over six manic gameweeks. There have been many highlights, but what have been the standout moments so far, after Gallagher […] READ MORE


Matt O’Connor Sacked By Tigers After One Match

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Leicester Tigers have dramatically dispensed with Head Coach Matt O’Connor after just one match of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season. It follows a crushing 40-6 defeat at Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, where the Tigers conceded six tries. Matt O’Connor Sacked in ‘best interests of Leicester’ Released on early Monday evening, the Leicester press release does […] READ MORE