Jimmy Gopperth uncovered: the classy Kiwi rising to the challenge at Wasps
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldFrom the sands of Taranaki to the stands of the Ricoh, learn about the New Zealander who's lighting the touch paper for Wasps this season in an unfamiliar roleBuzzing: Jimmy Gopperth takes on Tom Youngs...
Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns says club must reach a...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFreddie Burns is in no doubt of what Leicester need to achieve this season to make it a successful campaign."I think we have to make a final this year," said the 26-year-old Tigers fly-half....
Aviva Premiership: Leicester Tigers - Wasps (Round 2)
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyA very entertaining second half of rugby made up for a slow first forty minutes at Welford Road. The teams traded penalty kicks in the opening minutes before Gopperth put Wasps 6-3 up. This was followed...
Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns is happy to ride with the...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFreddie Burns never wants the devil to leave his side. It has served him so well in the past.The Leicester Tigers fly-half will be seeking the consistency he needs to hold on to the No.10 shirt this season...
Premiership Highlights: Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers (Round 1)
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester produce an astonishing come back to claim a bonus point victory at Kingsholm. Gloucester brought huge intensity to the first half scoring three tries to Leicesters' one. In the second half Gloucester...
Leicester Tigers are edged out 26-21 in pre-season clash at...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers' opening pre-season game saw them slip to a 26-21 defeat against the Ospreys at Swansea's Liberty Stadium.The home side scored four tries to Tigers three and were good value for their...
Leicester Tigers want Freddie Burns to keep his 'maverick' ways...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers do not want fly-half Freddie Burns to lose his 'maverick' tag next season.The 26-year-old had a superb second term in Leicester colours and ended the season as the club's first choice...
Leicester Tigers secure play-off place with victory over Worcester
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Leicester Tigers 31-17 Worcester WarriorsLeicester needed to win to secure a place in the play-offs for the 12th consecutive year and if they could have picked their opponents, Worcester would not...
Leicester's Burns out for rest of season
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, which may need surgery.
Leicester’s Freddie Burns’ ready to take the fight to Dan Carter
1 decade ago by The GuardianA European Champions Cup final would be the perfect platform for the in-form fly-half to stake his claim for an England recall but first he and his team must find a way past Racing 92Freddie Burns has...
