Tongan powerhouse Opeti Fonua joins Newcastle Falcons
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNewcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Tonga and Leicester Tigers back-row forward Opeti Fonua.
Opeti Fonua: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers' Tongan back-rower
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons sign back-rower Opeti Fonua from fellow Premiership side Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.
Martin Crowson's 2016/17 Leicester Tigers preview - The Back Row
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryThe Back RowOptions for 2016/17: Mike Fitzgerald, Ed Slater, Mike Williams, Tom Croft, Brendon O'Connor, Will Evans, Lachlan McCaffrey, Opeti Fonua, Luke HamiltonThe make-up of the back row caused much...
Leicester Tigers rest a host of players for Bath Rugby trip with...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleLeicester Tigers have rested a selection of players for tomorrow's visit to the Rec for Bath Rugby's closing game of the season. With a place in the Premiership semi-finals already secured, director...
Leicester Tigers: Opeti Fonua broken arm offset by host of...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will head for their biggest test of the season so far at Exeter on Saturday without 22-stone No.8 Opeti Fonua.The 29-year-old broke his arm in a tackle against Wasps last weekend and...
Leicester Tigers team news: Aviva Premiership Round 3
1 decade ago by Leicester TigersSummer signing Opeti Fonua is included in the Leicester Tigers starting line-up for the first time in Sunday's Aviva Premiership Round 3 fixture against Wasps at Welford Road (3.15pm).
Sarries race into play-offs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Chris Ashton's four-try performance was a fitting contribution to help Saracens secure their Premiership top four spot with a comprehensive 68-17 triumph over London Welsh. The flying winger crossed...
Salvi to leave Leicester
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby11 May 2015The 29-year-old Australian has rejected the offer of a new contract with the Tigers, and is now tipped for a move to France or Exeter Chiefs. "The saga around that is what...
Saints book top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Luther Burrell and Lee Dickson both crossed over twice to secure Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership this season, thanks to a 46-0 bonus-point triumph over London Welsh at Franklin's Gardens. Despite...
Top spot for Saints
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby09 May 2015The Saints ran in six tries with England pair Lee Dickson and Luther Burrell each scoring twice and Ahsee Tuala and Jamie Elliott also touching down as the champions sealed...
