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Leicester Tigers news: It's great there's real competition in...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Prop Michele Rizzo believes the strength in depth in Leicester Tigers' front-row can propel the side to a successful 2015.The Italian loose-head international has already made 11 appearances since being...

Martin Crowson's end-of-year 2014 rugby awards

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

1) Making Journalists Speechless Award – Martin Castrogiovanni, Toulon.I had just finished speaking to Richard Cockerill after Tigers' home win over Toulon in December when Castro suddenly appeared...

Miller loving life with on-song Wasps

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

After a record-breaking Ricoh Arena debut and victory at Kingsholm in the space of a week, Rob Miller has no complaints with life at Wasps.

Wilson up for the challenge with club and country

1 decade ago by Bath Rugby

When Davey Wilson lines up against Leicester Tigers this weekend, he'll come face to face with the man who could well wrestle back his England shirt this spring.

Harris handed first Premiership start as Falcons change seven

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have named their starting line up for their first match in 2015 when they visit current Aviva Premiership Champions and table toppers Northampton Saints.

Attendances up and record viewing figures

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Aviva Premiership Rugby kicks off 2015 on a high backed by a significant rise in attendances and record TV audiences.

Wood backs current crop to shine at Kingsholm

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Nick Wood has seen many players come and go through Kingsholm's doors over the years but he believes the current squad at Gloucester Rugby could well end up topping the lot.

Aviva Premiership Rugby Live on TV

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

The first live Aviva Premiership Rugby TV action of 2015 sees Northampton Saints play Newcastle Falcons live on BT Sport 1 on Friday with coverage from 7pm.

The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2011

1 decade ago by Leicester Tigers

Saracens had waited 135 years for their first English title but as the clock ticked into the red at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2011, they knew they would have to wait a little longer.

Big Quiz 2014 - the answers

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Here are the answers to our big sporting quiz from yesterday. How did you get on?Football – general: 1 James Chester. 2 Sevilla and Benfica. 3 Kenya. 4 Tony Pulis. 5 Win the Champions League and...