Sunday's Top Performers
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySchalk Brits The outstanding 35 year old proving age is just a number as he put in a hardy shift this afternoon. The South African hooker carried well and managed a couple of breaks which helped...
Leicester see off Harlequins
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFreddie Burns kicked 20 points as Leicester moved back into the Aviva Premiership top four with a comfortable 25-6 home win against Harlequins.
Freddie Burns is chief Dragons slayer as Leicester Tigers make it...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryTwo wins from two Anglo-Welsh Cup outings and a nine-point tally have left Leicester Tigers in good heart as they head back into the Aviva Premiership next weekend against Harlequins.That was the kind...
Leicester Tigers add to firepower for clash with Newport-Gwent...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers bring in a raft of senior players for Saturday's Anglo-Welsh Cup clash against Newport-Gwent Dragons at Welford Road (3pm).Peter Betham, Owen Williams and Adam Thompstone join the backline,...
Anglo-Welsh Cup roundup: Sale defeat Wasps as Josh Charnley makes debut
9 years ago by The GuardianCharnley comes off bench in 17-13 win after switching codesFreddie Burns leads youthful Leicester team to victory at BathJosh Charnley made his rugby union debut off the bench in Sale’s 17-13 victory...
Bath 20-21 Leicester Tigers VERDICT: Deserved win as fightback...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers withstood a late Bath rally to open their Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign with a 21-20 victory at the Rec.Tigers looked in control at 21-8 ahead with 15 minutes remaining, Luke Hamilton and George...
Leicester Tigers fly-half Owen Williams is shaking off the rust
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryStrength in depth is a key aspect of any side's ability to mount and sustain a title challenge.It is highly unlikely that a side can realistically be a force at the top without deep reserves of quality...
Freddie Burns is winning his race to be fit for Aviva Premiership...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFreddie Burns is in line to return to the Leicester Tigers squad for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Welford Road.The fly-half had started the season in excellent form but...
Leicester’s Owen Williams boots away Bath’s perfect start to season
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester 34-14 Bath• Williams scores 17 points after moving from centre to No10Owen Williams booted 17 points as Leicester ended Bath’s 100% record with a 34-14 victory and moved into fourth place...
Joel Hodgson misses late chance to snatch Newcastle win over Leicester
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 13-14 Leicester• Hodgson fires last-minute drop goal wide as Falcons miss outNewcastle’s replacement fly-half Joel Hodgson missed a last-gasp drop goal attempt as Leicester edged to a...
