# Leicester Tigers

This year

2023

# Wrap

Ospreys book last-16 spot with late try while Lyon grab crucial 31-7 win

Ospreys defeated Leicester Tigers and Lyon romped to victory over South Africa’s Bulls in the Champions Cup.

6.8k

Jan 20th 2023, 11:31 PM

# advance

Leicester Tigers book Champions Cup last-16 place with win at Clermont

In a thrilling tie, the two-time European champions edged the try count five to four.

6.7k

Jan 13th 2023, 10:36 PM

Last year

2022

# Pastures new

Steve Borthwick appointed England head coach on 5-year deal

The 43-year-old masterminded Leicester’s Gallagher Premiership title triumph last season.

9.9k

Dec 19th 2022, 12:16 PM

# Wrap

Saracens and Leicester narrowly prevail in Champions Cup

It was a good day for English sides in the competition.

7.0k

Dec 11th 2022, 8:20 PM

# starting XV

Two England debuts for Australia game as Eddie Jones rings the changes

Jack van Poortvliet will also start the second Test against Australia.

9.2k

Jul 7th 2022, 8:19 AM

# hate

Leicester star targeted by online racist abuse after Premiership final victory

Ellis Genge had helped the Tigers to victory against Saracens.

12.1k

Jun 19th 2022, 3:35 PM

# right said fred

'I shinned it - it dropped over the bar like a dead duck' - Burns describes his winning kick

The replacement out-half was the unlikely hero for Leicester yesterday as they claimed their first Premiership title in nine years.

9.7k

Jun 19th 2022, 11:24 AM

# top 10s

England duo George Ford and Owen Farrell hailed ahead of Premiership showpiece

The two out-halves will take centre-stage in Saturday’s final at Twickenham.

5.4k

Jun 17th 2022, 2:23 PM

# Keep calm and carry on

Northampton looking to put Leicester hidings firmly behind them

Saints suffered two heavy defeats against their rivals in the regular league season and now come up against them in a playoff showdown.

5.1k

Jun 7th 2022, 6:42 PM

# Test

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29.7k

May 13th 2022, 5:14 PM

# Done Deal

England's Watson signs for Leicester

The 28-year-old has been out of action since suffering a knee injury seven months ago

7.2k

May 12th 2022, 8:54 PM

# marching on

Leinster tame Tigers to set up Champions Cup semi-final date with Toulouse

The province did most of the damage in a dominant first half display at Welford Road.

35.7k

May 7th 2022, 7:25 PM

# Wig

'I could absolutely see that Munster would be a culture he would really fit into and love'

The values Graham Rowntree hold dear make him look a good fit as Munster’s incoming head coach.

13.1k

May 7th 2022, 8:30 AM

# top cats

Tigers have rediscovered their claws, but Leinster have the quality to survive trip to Welford Road

Leo Cullen will be back on familiar ground when the province visit Leicester today.

3.5k

May 7th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Familiar Foes

Leo Cullen sees 'traditional Leicester DNA' at heart of Tigers' revival

The Leinster boss is looking forward to coming up against his old club this weekend.

4.8k

May 6th 2022, 12:34 PM

# full strength

James Ryan among returning Ireland stars as Leinster name loaded team for Tigers test

Leo Cullen has welcomed back all his big hitters for Saturday’s trip to Welford Road.

13.8k

May 6th 2022, 11:59 AM

All time

# Wrap

Unbeaten Leicester Tigers stay top after Bristol thriller

Elsewhere, Saracens swept to a 61-29 win over Worcester Warriors and winless Bath were beaten 40-20 by Gloucester.

7.7k

Dec 26th 2021, 7:50 PM

# more to come

Friend looks to positives despite defeat at Leicester

Connacht took a losing bonus point from Welford Road on Sunday.

2.7k

Dec 20th 2021, 6:30 AM

# let it slip

'We didn’t come here to get a losing bonus point, we came here to win'

Connacht head coach Andy Friend was disappointed his team didn’t take more than a losing point from Welford Road.

11.7k

Dec 19th 2021, 4:33 PM

# tigers roar

Competitive Connacht come up short at Welford Road

The province led at half-time but lost momentum when Finlay Bealham received a second-half yellow card.

25.8k

Dec 19th 2021, 2:59 PM

Connacht have tools to trouble revitalised Leicester at Welford Road

The hosts are missing some key players for today’s Champions Cup fixture.

5.8k

Dec 19th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Exit

Leicester Tigers dealt another blow as captain Ellis Genge announces departure

George Ford is already set to leave the club next season.

14.2k

Dec 15th 2021, 6:04 PM

# stepping up

'For a lot of our blokes this will be the biggest stage they've been on'

Connacht are preparing for a trip to play Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers on Sunday.

7.6k

Dec 15th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Boost

Bundee Aki set to return from injury for Connacht's trip to Leicester

The centre hasn’t featured for the province since picking up a knee injury during the November international window.

3.8k

Dec 14th 2021, 2:05 PM

# Up and Running

Friend looks to build momentum as Connacht have an eye on the Tigers

After beating Stade Francais in their Champions Cup opener yesterday, Connacht now face Leicester at Welford Road this weekend.

4.8k

Dec 13th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Transfer

England out-half George Ford to leave Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers

The 28-year-old has signed up for a move to Sale Sharks next season on a three-year contract.

10.6k

Nov 17th 2021, 2:21 PM

# Best wishes

Leicester hooker Tom Youngs takes indefinite leave from club to care for his wife

The former England international has returned to his family home in Norfolk to care for his wife Tiffany, who is battling an illness.

14.1k

Oct 18th 2021, 2:13 PM

# Opening Weekend

Borthwick salutes Ford as Leicester end long wait for Exeter win

A new season of Gallagher Premiership rugby kicked-off this weekend.

6.2k

Sep 18th 2021, 9:24 PM

# Report

Leicester Tigers denied as Montpellier edge to European Challenge Cup glory

The Top 14 side triumphed at Twickenham.

7.1k

May 21st 2021, 10:33 PM

# The big challenge

Ulster will never have a better chance to end their trophy drought than now

It is 15 years since Ulster last won a major trophy – but the province are now two games away from Challenge Cup glory.

4.9k

Apr 30th 2021, 7:01 AM

# Selection

Five changes as Ulster name team for Challenge Cup semi-final

Dan McFarland’s side face Leicester Tigers tomorrow night as they aim to take a step closer to ending a 15-year trophy drought.

9.9k

Apr 29th 2021, 12:20 PM

# second string

Connacht have no reason to fear much-changed Leicester at Welford Road

The Tigers have left out a raft of first-team players for tonight’s game.

7.2k

Apr 3rd 2021, 9:30 AM

# Challenge Cup

Boyle outlines lofty ambitions ahead of first visit to 'proper old school' Welford Road

Connacht take on Leicester Tigers in the Challenge Cup this Saturday.

5.4k

Apr 1st 2021, 6:30 AM

# Murphy's Law

Geordan Murphy leaves Leicester Tigers after 23 years with Premiership club

Murphy’s role as Leicester director of rugby has ended with immediate effect.

11.4k

Nov 13th 2020, 2:31 PM

# Wrap

'I feel like I've been punched in the face quite a few times,' says Geordan Murphy after Leicester low-point

Tonight’s 54-7 defeat to Wasps comes as the worst of the Irishman’s Welford Road career.

12.2k

Sep 9th 2020, 10:46 PM

# Pastures new

Ireland's Noel Reid joins Leicester exodus with Agen switch

The 30-year-old fly-half has signed a two-year contract with the French club.

8.3k

Jul 15th 2020, 10:59 PM

# Pen to Paper

Manu Tuilagi completes move to Sale Sharks

The 29-year-old will keep his England career alive by staying on home soil.

6.5k

Jul 13th 2020, 1:44 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Former Leinster star Noel Reid and Manu Tuilagi among players to leave Leicester

A number of the club’s stars were involved in a contract stand-off.

15.1k

Jul 1st 2020, 9:38 PM

# Magician

Premiership club Leicester Tigers have signed Harry Potter

Wallabies international lock Blake Enever will also join Geordan Murphy’s men.

10.1k

Jun 24th 2020, 12:09 PM

# Irish Abroad

'Leicester is a very hard-nosed, tough, working-class environment'

Cobh man Shane Lehane is now head of S&C for the Melbourne Rebels after more than five years with the Tigers.

16.5k

Apr 28th 2020, 7:30 PM