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Martin Crowson's five things: The big money battle hots up

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Martin Crowson looks back at five key talking points from the weekend's rugby action. 1 Wasps' announcement that they are on course to be the "richest rugby club in the world" will be another challenge...

Leicester Tigers No.8 Laurence Pearce how harsh words inspired...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers' try-scoring hero Laurence Pearce has revealed that some harsh half-time words between the players helped the club put in a five-try second half against London Welsh. Tigers were 10-7...

Euro fast facts

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon will go head-to-head in the European Champions Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. We bring you some interesting facts about the big day! * RC Toulon could become...

No Armitage history

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Armitage brothers will miss out on a potential piece of European history this weekend, after Delon was ruled out of the Champions Cup Final against ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stadium. The...

Scarlets prop John signs new deal

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Prop Phil John has signed a contract extension to remain with Scarlets for the 2015-16 season. The loose-head, 34, joined the Welsh region in 1999 and has gone on to make over 300 appearances. ...

Premiership Highlights: Leicester vs London Welsh

1 decade ago

Leicester get the full five points after a very nervous start which saw London Welsh leading at the half. Leicester increased their intensity and 5 tries in the second half allowed them to see out the...

Just 1,000 tickets left for Wasps v Tigers at the Ricoh

1 decade ago by London Wasps

There are just 1,000 tickets left for Wasps' end of season battle against local rivals Leicester Tigers on Saturday 9th May.

RUGBY UNION: London Welsh give Leicester Tigers a big fright before slipping to 20th loss

1 decade ago by London Welsh news

London Welsh gave Leicester Tigers a fright as they briefly threatened to record their first win at Welford Road since 1987 on Saturday.

RUGBY UNION: Sending-off was crucial, says Rowland Phillips

1 decade ago by London Welsh news

London Welsh director of rugby Rowland Phillips felt Chris Hala’uifa’s 55th-minute sending-off had a “massive influence” on their 38-17 defeat by Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers 38 London Welsh 17: Sloppy Tigers gifted win...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

A 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...