Leicester lock Thorn to retire
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeicester Tigers and former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn will retire from playing at the end of this season. The 40-year-old began his career in rugby league, representing Australia eight times. ...
Swiel returns to Harlequins on full-time contract
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyHarlequins is delighted to confirm today (Wednesday 8th April) that fly-half Tim Swiel will return to The Stoop next season on a full-time contract.
Leicester take risk on new deal for injured Tom Croft
1 decade ago by The TimesTom Croft, the injury-prone England and Lions flanker who is recovering from shoulder surgery, has agreed a new contract next season at Leicester Tigers. Richard Cockerill, the Leicester director...
Leicester Tiger flanker Tom Croft agrees new contract with club
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers have agreed a new contract with flanker Tom Croft.Director of rugby Richard Cockerill admits it is "a risk" to do so.The 29-year-old is recovering from the latest in a string...
Brad Thorn rates European Cup win ahead of World Cup in stellar career
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCelebrated rugby hard-man Brad Thorn says lifting the European Cup for his Irish club surpasses winning the World Cup for the All Blacks. Thorn was an invaluable veteran forward during the All Blacks'...
Batty: Bath Rugby will battle on
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyRoss Batty insists there will be no hangover as Bath Rugby look to put their European disappointment behind them in the race for the Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-finals.
Leicester Tigers ready to splash the cash on a marquee player -...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers are considering spending big money on a marquee player next season.The club's director of rugby Richard Cockerill has admitted Tigers have been in talks with plenty of agents where a price...
Leicester Tigers ready to splash the cash on a marquee player -...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers are considering spending big money on a marquee player next season.The club's director of rugby Richard Cockerill has admitted Tigers have been in talks with plenty of agents where a price...
Martin Crowson's five things: Travesty of justice as Wasps bow...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMartin Crowson looks back at five key talking points from the weekend's rugby action. 1 It got lost in the occasion of Wasps' gritty performance in Toulon, but Dai Young's men were victims of a travesty...
Leicester Tigers' strength is key to play-offs, says Freddie...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns hopes that strength in depth will be one of the keys to taking Leicester Tigers into the Aviva Premiership play-offs. Tigers took a step closer to a semi-final...
