Fourteen-man Tigers sting Wasps
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps' hopes of a top-four finish came to an end as Adam Thompstone's first Premiership try of the season ensured 14-man Leicester Tigers secured a 26-21 victory. In front of a crowd of 32,019 at the...
Red card galvanised us - Cockerill
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Tigers outscored the hosts three tries to nil in front of a record 32,019 crowd to move into third place on 64 points and boost their chances of a play-off place with one...
Match report: Wasps 21 Leicester Tigers 26
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryWasps 21 Leicester Tigers 26Leicester Tigers confounded their critics to put themselves on the brink of the play-offs after a remarkable 14-man win at Wasps. Seremaia Bai's red card for a reckless ruck...
Leicester take sting out of Wasps
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Tigers, who had centre Seremaia Bai sent off at the end of the first half, outscored Wasps three tries to nil and moved up one place to third in the standings on 64 points. Leicester...
Wasps v Leicester Tigers: We can't give them too much space,...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will be "torn apart" by Wasps if they allow their talented back-line too much space, said winger Niall Morris. Wasps' backs have shown their finishing skills throughout the campaign...
Rugby Banter Page - Weekly Round Up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 4th May: Jean De Villiers On Course To Return For Rugby World Cup: Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is ahead of schedule on his road to recovery ahead of the World Cup in England in September. De...
'Playing for a national team should come from more than an extended holiday'
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe residency rule The time it takes to qualify for the national side of the country you are living in is currently three years. I think it should be seven. But that won’t happen, so let’s split...
Aviva Premiership race for fourth: Why Leicester could benefit from missing out
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEXETER P20 W12 L8 F595 A401 Pts59 First let’s focus on Exeter who are currently fifth in the Aviva Premiership. After a couple of depressing weeks for English rugby with all the talk of quashed...
Exeter Chiefs Dave Ewers could force his way into World Cup...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs back-row Dave Ewers’ stellar form this season could yet see him force his way into contention for an England call up, according to World Cup winner Neil Back. Alongside fellow Chief Thomas...
Eligibility rules under the spotlight
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comLess than five months before the World Cup kicks off in England and Wales, some of rugby's best players are still deciding which country to represent. For many, money, rather than national pride, could...
