In the Aviva Premiership's final game of the weekend, Wasps and Leicester delivered fans a real game of two halves at The Ricoh. READ MORE
Wasps and Leicester Deliver Fans a Real Game of Two Halves
Tag: Richard Cockerill
Wasps Will Provide Aaron Mauger with the Toughest of Starts to His ‘Audition’
Sunday is Aaron Mauger’s first game as Interim Director of Rugby for Leicester and Wasps provide Mauger with the toughest of starts to his ‘audition’ READ MORE
Richard Cockerill Sacking: A Statement of Intent
After a shock announcement from Leicester this morning, I consider what the Richard Cockerill sacking means for the rest of the Premiership. READ MORE
A Change from Tradition for Tigers
Last Word On Rugby, by Molly Smith A lot can be said for Leicester Tigers‘ solid win over Bath Rugby last weekend. Not only was it a relief for their dedicated fan base, but the comprehensive win over the West Country side injected much needed optimism into Richard Cockerill‘s men, who made a rusty start […] READ MORE
Cockerill and Tuilagi Ready For European Quarter-Final
It’s a situation most Director’s of Rugby would dream about – sitting in the Premiership top four, going into a home Champions Cup quarter-final and having one of your star players back fit and showing his worth on the pitch. Richard Cockerill has a lot to be smiling about. Cockerill and Tuilagi Ready For European […] READ MORE
Power Fives and Good Vibes
After stumbling to three losses in a row over recent weeks, Leicester Tigers showed their fighting spirit in a huge seven try win over London Irish last weekend. Man of the match Freddie Burns dictated the flow of the game from his first choice fly-half role, whilst Jean De Villiers scored his first Tigers try […] READ MORE
Tigers Secure European Home Quarter-Final With Huge Victory Over Treviso
Munster had eased the pressure on Leicester in Pool Four of the Champions Cup as their home win against Stade Francais meant a win today would see the Midlands giants earn a home quarter-final. Tigers’ opponents, Benetton Treviso, would be looking to get their first points in the competition in this fixture, settling for a […] READ MORE
Rugby World Cup Winner JP Pietersen Joins Leicester Tigers
Springbok Rugby World Cup winner JP Pietersen has signed with Leicester Tigers and will join the club for the 2016/17 season after a stint in Japan. READ MORE
Tigers Prepare for Sinful Saints
It’s the first date in the diary for many Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints fans alike, and this weekend will see the first of this season’s big derby clashes between the two Midland’s giants. Always a momentous occasion, Welford Road will be the focal point on Saturday as both teams face each other in a […] READ MORE
Tigers Fight Off Munster for Christmas Victory
After an incredible victory last week to keep their 100% record at Thomand Park, it was Leicester’s turn to host this leg of the Pool Four European Champions Cup. Munster, who have twice before left Welford Road with a win in the bag (2003 quarter-final and 2006) sit on equal points with Stade Francais in […] READ MORE