Leicester Tigers

July 22nd, 2008 06:54 PM
Tickets for Western Force fixture
Leicester Tigers have announced an exciting final match to their pre-season warm-up when Australian Super 14 side Emirates Western Force will visit Welford Road on Saturday, August 30, kick-off 3pm. Tickets go on sale to season ticket holders and members next week. co

July 22nd, 2008 05:28 PM
Hurrell retained by England Under-18s
Leicester Tigers wing Will Hurrell has kept his place in the England Under-18 team to face Buenos Aires Under-18s in the second match of their tour to Argentina on Wednesday. co

July 22nd, 2008 04:23 PM
Rabeni faces disciplinary hearing
Leicester centre Seru Rabeni faces an RFU disciplinary hearing after being accused of playing while suspended. co

July 22nd, 2008 03:38 PM
Matt Hampson website problems
The Matt Hampson Trust website is experiencing technical difficulties and you are advised not to log on to it until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience. Any updates will be posted on the Leicester Tigers website. co

July 21st, 2008 04:16 PM
Matt Hampson website repaired
Technical problems at the Matt Hampson Trust website have now been rectified and the site is working as normal. co

July 21st, 2008 11:06 AM
New season tickets are on their way
Leicester Tigers season ticket holders will soon be receiving their season ticket booklets for 2008/09. co

July 21st, 2008 09:41 AM
Forsyth double in opening victory
Leicester Tigers centre Andy Forsyth scored two tries as England Under-18s opened their tour to Argentina with a 40-24 victory over Tucuman on Satuday. co

July 18th, 2008 11:00 AM
Chuter backs young Tigers talent
Leicester hooker George Chuter says the fact so many young Tigers players have been named in the England elite player squad can only be a good thing. co

July 17th, 2008 04:28 PM
Young Tigers prepare for tour opener
Leicester Tigers trio Sam Harrison, Will Hurrell and Andy Forsyth have been named in the England Under-18 team for the opening match of their tour of Argentina on Saturday. co

July 17th, 2008 10:08 AM
Car-parking changes at Welford Road
Car-parking at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium will move to a new site from Monday, July 21. co

July 17th, 2008 08:31 AM
Ospreys up first in Heineken Cup
Leicester Tigers will launch their 2008/09 Heineken Cup campaign with a home game against the Ospreys on Sunday, October 12. co

July 16th, 2008 05:49 PM
Ticket offer for Middlesex Sevens
Season ticket holders and members can take advantage of a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket offer on adult tickets for the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday, August 16. co

July 16th, 2008 05:27 PM
Fixture update for new season
Fixture dates and kick-off times for the new Guinness Premiership season have now been agreed by the clubs. Leicester Tigers begin the campaign with a trip to Gloucester Rugby on Saturday, September 6 (3pm kick-off) and host the first home game of the season a week later against London Irish, also at 3pm. co

July 16th, 2008 05:05 PM
Pad-up against Tigers cricketers
How would you like to line up in opposition to Leicester Tigers stars Harry Ellis, Jordan Crane, Aaron Mauger and Sam Vesty - and help the Matt Hampson Trust at the same time? co

July 16th, 2008 12:21 PM
Tigers swoop for scrum-half Dupuy
Leicester Tigers complete the signing of scrum-half Julien Dupuy from French side Biarritz. co

July 16th, 2008 10:51 AM
Croft passes on top tips at Tigers Rugby Course
Leicester Tigers and England back-row Tom Croft made a surprise visit to his old school Oakham to meet some of the young players taking part in the opening week of this summer’s Tigers Rugby Courses. co

July 15th, 2008 09:19 AM
Scrum-half Dupuy signs in at Tigers
Scrum-half Julien Dupuy has completed a move from Biarritz in France to join Leicester Tigers. co

July 13th, 2008 04:36 PM
Tigers complete Hougaard signing
Leicester sign fly-half Derick Hougaard from South African side the Blue Bulls. co

July 12th, 2008 09:56 PM
Tigers announce signing of fly-half Hougaard
Leicester Tigers have signed South Africa international fly-half Derick Hougaard, the Vodacom Blues’ top points-scorer in Super Rugby and a double Currie Cup winner with the Blue Bulls. co

July 11th, 2008 05:55 PM
Tigers wish Goode well in France
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of England international fly-half Andy Goode, who has signed a two-year contract with French club Brive. co

July 10th, 2008 10:30 AM
It’s Tigers v Wasps again in Middlesex Sevens
Leicester Tigers and London Wasps will meet in the first round of the 2008 Middlesex Sevens on Saturday, August 16, after the draw was made this morning. co

July 9th, 2008 04:49 PM
Wheeler excited about new season
Leicester Tigers chief executive Peter Wheeler believes it will be an exciting season for the club with a new coach and ground development imminent. co

July 9th, 2008 12:10 PM
Tigers await draw for Middlesex Sevens
Welsh regions The Ospreys and The Dragons will compete in the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham this year, along with the British Army, Leeds Carnegie and the 12 Guinness Premiership teams. The draw will be announced at 11am tomorrow (July 10). co

July 8th, 2008 01:14 PM
Tiger added to England Under-18 squad
Leicester Tigers hooker Jimmy Stevens has been added to the England Under-18 squad for the development tour to Argentina this summer. co

July 8th, 2008 12:53 PM
Johnno to play in Heroes Challenge
Martin Johnson returns to competitive action for one match only when he plays in the Help for Heroes challenge match at Twickenham on September 20. co

July 7th, 2008 05:51 PM
Tigers Rugby Courses ready for kick-off
The Leicester Tigers Community Coaching Team launch their summer with Tigers Rugby Courses at Oakham and Radcliffe College next week - and there is still time to book your place with events at 14 venues during the school summer holidays. co

July 7th, 2008 02:57 PM
Brive aim to lure Goode to France
Leicester fly-half Andy Goode is a target for the French Top 14 club, Brive. co

July 7th, 2008 10:41 AM
Two away days in EDF Energy Cup
Leicester Tigers will welcome Sale Sharks on the weekend of October 31/November 1/2 in their only home tie in the EDF Energy Cup next season. co

July 7th, 2008 10:24 AM
Contacting Tigers on Monday
Please note that we are experiencing problems with the club’s telephone lines at Welford Road today (Monday). co

July 4th, 2008 11:23 AM
Guinness Premiership fixtures 2008/09 revealed
Leicester Tigers will kick off their new Guinness Premiership season with a trip to Gloucester Rugby before welcoming London Irish to Welford Road for the first home game. co

July 4th, 2008 11:03 AM
Chiefs sign Leicester’s Cornwell
Exeter Chiefs sign former England Under-21s skipper Matt Cornwell from Leicester Tigers. co

July 4th, 2008 10:58 AM
New Premiership fixtures unveiled
Gloucester face Leicester in the opening round of next season’s Guinness Premiership. co

July 4th, 2008 10:51 AM
Cornwell thanks fans for Trust support
Matt Cornwell says he will maintain his close links with the Matt Hampson Trust after confirming his move from Leicester Tigers to Exeter Chiefs. co

July 4th, 2008 10:21 AM
Tigers introduce Tag rugby to Oaklands
Children and teachers from Oaklands Primary School in Evington have enjoyed an introduction to Tag Rugby as part of the Alliance & Leicester Special Schools TAG Programme. co

July 2nd, 2008 02:20 PM
Woods embraces Tigers challenge
New Leicester Tigers flanker Ben Woods is settling in at Welford Road after the switch from Newcastle. co

July 2nd, 2008 10:31 AM
Exciting time for Varndell and squad
Tom Varndell says he is "excited" to be involved at the start of a new era in English rugby after being named in the England Elite Player squad by new team manager Martin Johnson. co

July 1st, 2008 03:38 PM
Kayser aims for a second cap
Leicester Tigers hooker Benjamin Kayser, who won his first senior cap last weekend, has been retained in the France squad for Saturday’s second Test in Australia. co

July 1st, 2008 12:14 PM
Twelve Tigers in new England elite squads
Eight Leicester Tigers players have today been named in the England Elite Player squad, with another four in the Saxons Elite squad. co

June 30th, 2008 12:20 PM
Heyneke Meyer named Leicester Tigers head coach
Leicester Tigers are delighted to announce that Heyneke Meyer has been appointed as the club’s new head coach. co

June 30th, 2008 10:53 AM
Leicester poised to appoint Meyer
Leicester Tigers are set to unveil Heyneke Meyer as their new head coach early this week, BBC Sport understands. co

June 29th, 2008 09:37 AM
Kayser capped as Moreno celebrates return
Leicester Tigers hooker Benjamin Kayser and prop Alex Moreno experienced mixed fortunes on international duty on Saturday. co

June 27th, 2008 05:30 PM
Tigers set for cricket challenge
Sam Vesty will lead out a Leicester Tigers XI in their annual 20/20 cricket match at Rothley Park on Sunday, July 6. co

June 27th, 2008 04:04 PM
Tigers wish duo well with Leeds Carnegie
Neil Back and Andy Key are to leave Leicester Tigers and take up new senior roles with Leeds Carnegie. co

June 27th, 2008 02:57 PM
Carter agrees to join Euro rivals
All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has announced that he has joined Perpignan who have been paired with Leicester Tigers in next season’s Heineken Cup. co

June 27th, 2008 02:33 PM
Back to leave Leicester for Leeds
Neil Back is out of the running to become head coach at the Leicester Tigers and poised to join in the same post. co

June 27th, 2008 12:56 PM
Sale now on at Tigers Club Shops
Snap up some amazing bargains at the end-of-season sale in the Tigers Club Shops at Welford Road and Market Street, Leicester. co

June 25th, 2008 02:25 PM
Alex heads home with Italy squad
Alex Moreno has been given the opportunity to play against his home country this weekend after being named among the Italy replacements to face Argentina in Cordoba. co

June 24th, 2008 01:16 PM
Prop Young signs for Gloucester
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of prop Dave Young from Guinness Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers. co

June 24th, 2008 11:31 AM
Varndell hoping for elite call-up
Leicester Tigers winger Tom Varndell hopes he has done enough to get into England’s elite squad for next season. co

June 24th, 2008 09:54 AM
Kayser included on French bench
Benjamin Kayser has been named in France’s matchday squad for the first time as they prepare to face Australia in Sydney on Saturday. co

June 23rd, 2008 09:45 AM
Silver medals for young Tigers duo
Gregor Gillanders and Ben Youngs collected silver medals at the IRB Junior World Championship after England Under-20s were beaten 38-3 by New Zealand in the final on Sunday. co

June 21st, 2008 11:07 PM
Tigers pair set for World Final
Gregor Gillanders and Ben Youngs have been named in the England U-20 squad for the IRB World Junior Championship Final against New Zealand at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Sunday (7pm). co

June 21st, 2008 10:47 PM
Crane caps Saxons victory in Chicago
An England Saxons squad including four Leicester Tigers players retained the Barclays Churchill Cup with a 36-19 victory over Scotland A in Chicago on Saturday. co

June 21st, 2008 12:03 PM
Varndell on mark in England defeat
Tom Varndell made a try-scoring return to the England team in Christchurch on Saturday but could not prevent Test defeat against New Zealand. co

June 20th, 2008 03:18 PM
Frank signs off with Ireland A start
Scrum-half Frank Murphy has been named in Ireland A’s starting XV for Saturday’s Barclays Churchill Plate Final against Argentina Pumas. co

June 20th, 2008 03:15 PM
England match on TV at Tigers
Watch live TV coverage of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Welford Road on Saturday morning. co

June 20th, 2008 10:39 AM
Dave Young to face fellow Tigers
Tigers prop Dave Young has been named in the Scotland A squad for this Saturday’s Barclays Churchill Cup Final. co

June 19th, 2008 06:21 PM
Three Tigers in Saxons Final squad
George Chuter, Jordan Crane and Ollie Smith will start for England Saxons in this Saturday’s Barclays Churchill Cup Final against Scotland A in Chicago. co

June 19th, 2008 02:50 PM
Flood ready to take on All Blacks
Leicester Tigers summer signing Toby Flood says he is ready to take on the All Blacks on Saturday. co

June 19th, 2008 09:58 AM
England duo reach World final
Leicester Tigers duo Gregor Gillanders and Ben Youngs are among the England Under-20s squad who have reached a first-ever Junior World Championship final after beating South Africa 26-18 in the semi-final at Cardiff Arms Park on Wednesday evening. co

June 18th, 2008 10:08 AM
Gillanders starts in World semi-final
Tigers second row Gregor Gillanders has been named in the England U-20 side for this evening’s IRB Junior World Championship semi-final against South Africa in Cardiff. co

June 17th, 2008 06:59 PM
Tigers announce pre-season fixtures
Tigers have announced an exciting series of pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2008/09 Guinness Premiership, Heineken Cup and EDF Energy Cup campaign. co

June 17th, 2008 12:45 PM
Tigers face French, Welsh and Italian opposition
Tigers will face Perpignan, Ospreys and Benetton Treviso in the 2008/09 Heineken Cup. co

June 17th, 2008 10:48 AM
Ollie thanks fans for superb support
Ollie Smith has said a ’big thank-you’ to his hometown supporters at the end of eight years in the Leicester Tigers first team. co

June 17th, 2008 10:28 AM
Varndell and Flood start for England
Tom Varndell and Toby Flood have both been added to the England starting XV for Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. co

June 16th, 2008 03:50 PM
Tigers youngsters make their mark
Leicester Tigers’ academy side finish runners-up in the Rugby Against Hunger tournament in France on Sunday. co

June 16th, 2008 12:18 PM
Academy impress in French tournament
A young Tigers Academy side did themselves proud last weekend as they finished runners up in the Action Against Hunger tournament in the South of France. co

June 16th, 2008 11:48 AM
Tigers 12 in international action
This weekend’s international matches saw a total of 12 Tigers in action across senior Tests, the Barclays Churchill Cup and the IRB Junior World Championships. co

June 13th, 2008 03:00 PM
Tigers Academy travel to Toulouse
A young Leicester Tigers Academy side left for Toulouse on Friday morning as they prepared for the second annual Action Against Hunger rugby tournament. co

June 13th, 2008 10:34 AM
England match on TV at Tigers this Saturday
Watch live coverage of the first Test between New Zealand and England in the Tiger Bar at Welford Road on Saturday morning. co

June 13th, 2008 09:42 AM
New options popular with season ticket renewals
Leicester Tigers have received more than 11,000 season ticket renewals for next season - and almost half of that number have taken up the option to renew for at least two years. co

June 12th, 2008 05:59 PM
Chuter to skipper Saxons on Saturday
Tigers hooker George Chuter will captain England Saxons when they face Ireland A in the pool stages of the Barclays Churchill Cup this Saturday. co

June 12th, 2008 04:47 PM
Heineken Cup draw set for Tuesday
The draw for the composition of the pools for the 14th Heineken Cup will take place on Tuesday, June 17 in Dublin. co

June 12th, 2008 09:57 AM
Frank scores in Irish triumph
Scrum-half Frank Murphy was among the try-scorers as Ireland A kicked off their Barclays Churchill Cup campaign with a 46-9 win over the USA in Kingston, Ontario. co

June 11th, 2008 10:45 AM
Kayser delighted by French call-up
Benjamin Kayser says he feels honoured to end his first season at Leicester Tigers with his first call-up into the France squad. co

June 11th, 2008 10:29 AM
Busy time for recalled Moreno
Alex Moreno is preparing for a busy summer after making a surprise return to international rugby. co

June 11th, 2008 09:51 AM
Tigers confirm signing of Toby Flood
Leicester Tigers have signed World Cup finalist Toby Flood from Newcastle Falcons. co

June 11th, 2008 09:48 AM
Youngs among England scorers
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs marked his first start of the Junior World Championship with two tries as England U-20s overwhelmed Canada at Rodney Parade on Tuesday evening. co

June 11th, 2008 09:30 AM
Leicester confirm Flood signing
England star Toby Flood leaves Newcastle to join Leicester Tigers. co

June 11th, 2008 08:44 AM
Tigers eager to appoint new coach
Leicester chairman Peter Tom expects to have a new coach in place by late June. co

June 10th, 2008 04:07 PM
Watch England at Welford Road
The Tiger Bar at Welford Road will be showing live coverage of the First Test between England and New Zealand this Saturday. co

June 10th, 2008 10:37 AM
International calls for Tigers front rowers
Leicester Tigers prop Alex Moreno and hooker Benjamin Kayser are celebrating international call-ups for summer Tests. co

June 10th, 2008 08:40 AM
Kay namecd in England Test squad
Tigers second row Ben Kay has been named in the matchday 22 for England’s First Test against the All Blacks in Auckland this Saturday. co

June 9th, 2008 06:13 PM
Tom stands by Loffreda dismissal
Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom says Marcelo Loffreda was sacked as coach because the quality of rugby being produced was not good enough. co

June 9th, 2008 04:58 PM
Frank among Ireland A replacements
Scrum-half Frank Murphy has been named among the replacements as Ireland A open their Barclays Churchill Cup quest against the USA on Wednesday. co

June 9th, 2008 04:54 PM
Tigers No10 Burke announces retirement
Tigers fly-half Paul Burke has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. co

June 9th, 2008 03:04 PM
Tigers pair start for England U-20s
Ben Youngs and Gregor Gillanders will both start for England Under-20s in Tuesday’s Junior World Championship Pool C game against Canada at Rodney Parade, Newport. co

June 9th, 2008 11:39 AM
Lord Jones back in the saddle
Lord Digby Jones is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Land’s End to John O’Groats bike ride by getting in the saddle again to benefit three charities, including the Matt Hampson Trust. co

June 9th, 2008 11:09 AM
Quartet star in Saxons victory
Jordan Crane was named Barclays Man of the Match after England opened their Barclays Churchill Cup campaign with a 64-10 victory over US Eagles in Ottawa on Saturday. co

June 9th, 2008 09:55 AM
Tigers Shop the place for Father’s Day ideas
The Tigers Shop has plenty of gift ideas to make a memorable Father’s Day this Sunday, June 15. co

June 9th, 2008 09:40 AM
Tigers sign Ben Woods from Newcastle
Leicester Tigers have completed the signing of openside flanker Ben Woods from Newcastle Falcons and he will join his new team-mates in time for pre-season training this summer. co

June 7th, 2008 01:10 PM
Tigers begin search for new coach
Leicester intend to have a new coaching team in place for pre-season training in July. co

June 6th, 2008 04:10 PM
Leicester Tigers statement
Leicester Tigers have today announced the departure of head coach Marcelo Loffreda. co

June 5th, 2008 03:45 PM
Gillanders and Youngs on bench for England U-20
Gregor Gillanders and Ben Youngs will be among the replacements when England U-20 open their IRB Junior World Championship campaign against Fiji on Friday night. co

June 5th, 2008 12:15 PM
Tigers stars in international action this summer
The domestic season may have come to an end but there are still plenty of opportunities for you to see Tigers players in action this summer. co

June 5th, 2008 10:26 AM
Four out of four for Tigers’ Saxons
All four Tigers players in the England Saxons touring party have been named in the starting line up for this Saturday’s Barclays Churchill Cup opener against the USA. co

June 5th, 2008 10:03 AM
Late Irish call-up for Geordan Murphy
Tigers full back Geordan Murphy has been called up to the Ireland squad for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Wellington. co

June 4th, 2008 02:30 PM
Loffreda’s future still uncertain
Leicester Tigers will next week make a decision on the future of head coach Marcelo Loffreda. co

June 4th, 2008 10:46 AM
Croft desperate for trophies in 2008/09
Tom Croft’s thoughts may currently be on helping England secure a series win in New Zealand but the 22-year-old flanker has already spoken of his desire to make next season a trophy-winning one with Leicester Tigers. co