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AUDIO: Richards and Cockerill prepare to renew old rivalries

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards and Leicester Tigers opposite number Richard Cockerill talk to Nick Heath and Russell Hargreaves, ahead of their sides meeting on the new Aviva Premiership...

US hooker Thiel joins Saracens

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

Phil Thiel has joined Saracens, and arrived in north London on Sunday. The US Eagles hooker has been signed as short-term cover for Schalk Brits, a member of the Springbok squad competing in the Rugby...

Leicester Tigers: Places are up for grabs in season-opener, says...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said there are still starting places up for grabs after the club's pre-season schedule ended with a 21-17 win against Cardiff Blues.Tries from Robert...

Leicester Tigers: Places are up for grabs in season-opener, says...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said there are still starting places up for grabs after the club's pre-season schedule ended with a 21-17 win against Cardiff Blues.Tries from Robert...

Niall Morris takes his cue from Leicester Tigers' 'coaching king'

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers full-back Niall Morris is learning from "the king of the high ball" as he enjoys a stand-out pre-season. The 26-year-old Irishman has been one of the club's best performers in the build-up...

Niall Morris takes his cue from Leicester Tigers' 'coaching king'

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers full-back Niall Morris is learning from "the king of the high ball" as he enjoys a stand-out pre-season. The 26-year-old Irishman has been one of the club's best performers in the build-up...

Leicester Tigers standpoint: New men impress in final warm-up

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers ended their pre-season with a victory against Cardiff Blues at Welford Road. To be frank, the Blues are not the force they once were, and the many titanic battles between the two clubs,...

Leicester Tigers standpoint: New men impress in final warm-up

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

Leicester Tigers ended their pre-season with a victory against Cardiff Blues at Welford Road. To be frank, the Blues are not the force they once were, and the many titanic battles between the two clubs,...

Aviva Premiership Round Up: Three rounds to go

1 decade ago by Worcester Warriors

Converted tries from Luther Burrell and George North inside the final eight minutes were not enough and Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall was happy to ignore the late slump. "We're another step closer...

Aviva Premiership Round Up: Four rounds to go

1 decade ago by Worcester Warriors

The result follows a heart-wrenching defeat to London Wasps last week after suffering slim defeats to Harlequins and Leicester Tigers already in 2014. Betty said: "I'm so happy to get that first win,...