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July 2nd, 2009 01:01 PM
Tigers duo on the bench for third Test
Tom Croft and Harry Ellis will both start on the bench for the British Irish Lions in the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday. co


July 1st, 2009 04:26 PM
Fans take the plunge on Tigers Events tour
Daredevil fans enjoying the British Irish Lions tour to South Africa with Tigers Events have taken on one of the world’s highest bungee jumps to raise money for the Matt Hampson Trust. co


July 1st, 2009 04:01 PM
Academy quartet follow in Lions footsteps
An England Under-18 squad named for a development tour to South Africa this summer includes four members of the Leicester Tigers Academy. co


June 30th, 2009 01:55 PM
Lion Croft comes face to face with the real thing
British Irish Lion Tom Croft came face to face with the real thing as the players enjoyed some rest and relaxation during the Test series with South Africa. co


June 29th, 2009 03:39 PM
Book your matchday hospitality now
Make your booking now for VIP matchday hospitality for the 2009/10 season at the new-look Welford Road. co


June 29th, 2009 02:30 PM
Tigers rugby courses filling up fast
Leicester Tigers coaching courses are proving as popular as ever and places this summer are filling up fast. co


June 29th, 2009 08:24 AM
Player sponsors - choose a champion
Don’t miss the opportunity to sponsor a Leicester Tigers player for 2009/10 and associate your company with the Guinness Premiership defending champions from as little as £3,000! co


June 27th, 2009 03:40 PM
Unbelievable end to second Test
The British Irish Lions - with Tom Croft in the back row - suffered a second Test defeat against South Africa with the last kick of the game. co


June 26th, 2009 11:34 AM
Internationals fly the flag for Tigers
The Leicester Tigers flag has been flying high this summer with 25 players representing their countries on international duty. co


June 26th, 2009 11:25 AM
Tigers Shop closed on Tuesday only
Please note that the Tigers Club Shop at Welford Road will be closed on Tuesday (June 30) for stocktaking and will re-open for business at 9am on Wednesday. co


June 25th, 2009 01:03 PM
Tigers pair picked for second Lions Test
Tom Croft and Harry Ellis have been named in the British Irish Lions’ matchday 22 for the second Test with South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). co


June 25th, 2009 12:17 PM
Scrum-half changes at Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have agreed to release Julien Dupuy to join Stade Francais and have today announced the return of scrum-half James Grindal to the club in time for the new season. co


June 25th, 2009 08:44 AM
Leicester Tigers overtake 2008/09 season ticket sales
Leicester Tigers season ticket sales have already beaten last year’s figures with more than two months to go before the start of the new campaign. co


June 24th, 2009 12:26 PM
Guinness Premiership fixtures 2009/10
Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Guinness Premiership title with an away match against Sale Sharks during the opening weekend in September. co


June 24th, 2009 11:14 AM
Tigers not fazed by France exodus
Leicester Tigers chief executive Peter Wheeler insists the exodus of players to France from the Premiership does not overly worry him. co


June 23rd, 2009 04:18 PM
Harry focused on Emerging Springboks
Harry Ellis says the British Irish Lions are determined to bounce back from their first Test defeat against the Emerging Springboks on Tuesday (kick-off 6.10pm). co


June 23rd, 2009 11:54 AM
Ellis not giving up on Test spot
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Harry Ellis believes he could still force his way into the British and Irish Lions Test side despite Mike Phillips’s fine form. co


June 22nd, 2009 01:40 PM
Ellis to face Emerging Springboks
Leicester scrum-half Harry Ellis will start for the British Irish Lions against the Emerging Springboks on Tuesday. co


June 22nd, 2009 01:17 PM
Harry
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Harry Ellis will start for the British Irish Lions against the Emerging Springboks in Cape Town on Tuesday (Kick-off 6.10pm). co


June 22nd, 2009 12:22 PM
Tigers great to lead summer rugby course
Leicester Tigers great Ian Dosser Smith will help young players improve their game when he leads a coaching course at Hinckley RFC this summer. co


June 22nd, 2009 12:20 PM
Silver lining for under-20 squad
England Under-20s finished runners-up at the Junior World Championships after losing 44-28 to New Zealand in Sunday’s final. co


June 22nd, 2009 12:19 PM
Croft sees room for positive thinking
Tom Croft emerged from defeat in the opemning Test against South Africa with hopes still intact of further improvement to come from the British Irish Lions. co


June 22nd, 2009 09:17 AM
Johne celebrates final win over Saxons
Johne Murphy was among the try-scorers as Ireland A beat England Saxons in the Churchill Cup Final in Colorado on Sunday. co


June 20th, 2009 03:43 PM
Croft at the double for defeated Lions
Tom Croft scored a try in each half but the British Irish Lions went down to defeat in the opening Test of their tour to South Africa. co


June 20th, 2009 11:35 AM
Young guns prepare for world final
England Under-20s have included Leicester Tigers duo Ben Youngs and Jack Cobden in the 22 for Sunday’s World Championship Final in Tokyo. co


June 20th, 2009 09:00 AM
The Tigers have landed
A British Irish Lions tour to South Africa is one of the most keenly-awaited contests in world sport and it has become a reality for a party travelling with Tigers Events. co


June 19th, 2009 06:46 PM
Cup final selection for Saxons
Leicester Tigers trio Dan Cole, Ben Woods and Tom Varndell will start the Churchill Cup Final with England Saxons on Sunday. co


June 19th, 2009 05:00 PM
Tigers duo geared up for crucial Test
A starting place in the opening Test of the British Irish Lions tour will provide a stunning bonus to Tom Croft’s season in South Africa tomorrow. co


June 19th, 2009 03:40 PM
Try the Tigers Club Shop for Father’s Day gift
It’s Father’s Day this weekend and there’s still time to find the perfect gift at the Tigers Club Shop. co


June 19th, 2009 12:59 PM
Fixture list coming soon - register your interest now
The countdown to the new season will begin in earnest with the release of the Guinness Premiership fixtures soon. Guarantee you see all the details by registering with Tigers now. co


June 19th, 2009 10:16 AM
Tigers have landed - Tigers Events on tour
A British Irish Lions tour to South Africa is one of the most keenly-awaited contests in world sport and it becomes a reality today for a party travelling with Tigers Events. co


June 19th, 2009 09:54 AM
Eye on the Tiger time
There is a massive weekend of rugby ahead, with Leicester Tigers right at the heart of the action. Here is our guide to monitoring their progress: co


June 19th, 2009 09:37 AM
Croft leads Academy graduates into the big time
Tom Croft will make Leicester Tigers history when he becomes the club’s first Academy graduate to win a British Irish Lions Test cap against South Africa on Saturday. co


June 18th, 2009 12:47 PM
Croft and Ellis in Lions 22 for South Africa Test
Tom Croft and Harry Ellis are in the matchday 22 for the British Irish Lions’ first Test with South Africa in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). co


June 18th, 2009 11:52 AM
Pacific Nations Cup day two
Seru Rabeni’s Fiji were beaten 45-17 by the Junior All Blacks in the second match of the Pacific Nations Cup at Churchill Park in Lautoka. co


June 18th, 2009 10:45 AM
Walk of Legends selection is humbling, says Bleddyn
Legend Bleddyn Jones tells LTTV about his Tigers memories and, with the new Caterpillar Stand taking shape, how Welford Road has changed from his playing days. See the ground development section of the Tigers website for details of how you can join him on the Walk of Legends. co


June 18th, 2009 06:00 AM
Youngs and England try again in world final
Ben Youngs is looking forward to a second bite at a World Championship Final after helping England Under-20s into another showdown with their New Zealand counterparts. co


June 17th, 2009 12:45 PM
Youngs scores on the way to the final
Ben Youngs scored the opening try as England Under-20s booked their place in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship with a 40-21 victory over South Africa in Tokyo. co


June 17th, 2009 10:26 AM
Don’t miss out - make your VIP booking for next season now!
Make sure of your place at the front of the queue for top-class matchday hospitality at the new-look Welford Road by making your booking for the new season now. co


June 16th, 2009 04:10 PM
Lions maintain winning form
Tom Croft and Harry Ellis were unused replacements as the British Irish Lions maintained their 100 per cent record in South Africa with a 20-8 win over Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. co


June 16th, 2009 07:15 AM
Book your place with the Guinness Premiership champions
Leicester Tigers season tickets are available now so you can guarantee your place at Welford Road. co


June 15th, 2009 05:02 PM
Live Lions action at Welford Road
Watch the British Irish Lions next game on their tour to South Africa live on the big screen at Welford Road. co


June 15th, 2009 04:27 PM
Youngs starts in sem-final showdown
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs has been named in the England Under-20 side to take on South Africa in the IRB Junior World Championship semi-final on Wednesday. co


June 15th, 2009 04:26 PM
Caterpillar Stand update
Stadium operations manager Charles Rayner gives LTTV an update on the construction of the new Caterpillar Stand. co


June 15th, 2009 01:02 PM
Tigers duo named on Lions bench
Leicester Tigers duo Tom Croft and Harry Ellis have been named among the replacements for the Lions game with Southern Kings on Tuesday. co


June 15th, 2009 09:05 AM
Renew your season ticket today!
It’s deadline day - don’t delay, renew your Tigers season ticket now before someone else takes your place. co


June 15th, 2009 08:15 AM
Varndell looking for more from Saxons
Tom Varndell says England Saxons will have to step up their game when they play Ireland A in the Churchill Cup Final on Sunday. co


June 15th, 2009 08:10 AM
Eyes across the world - weekend round-up
With 19 players involved in international rugby across the globe, it was a busy weekend for Leicester Tigers players. Here’s a round-up of who did what, and where. co


June 13th, 2009 10:04 PM
Disappointing end for England
England - with six Leicester Tigers in the matchday 22 - ended the international season with a 24-22 defeat in Argentina on Saturday. co


June 13th, 2009 03:45 PM
Ellis and Lions extend winning run
Harry Ellis played another 80 minutes as the British Irish Lions stretched their winning run in South Africa to five matches. co


June 13th, 2009 01:01 PM
Winning start for Dupuy
Julien Dupuy’s international career got off to a winning start as France beat New Zealand 27-22 in Dunedin. co


June 13th, 2009 12:47 PM
Johne keeps his place
Johne Murphy has retained his place on the wing as Ireland A prepare to face Georgia in the Churchill Cup on Sunday in Denver, Colorado. co


June 13th, 2009 09:01 AM
Try-scorer Youngs reaches semi-finals
Ben Youngs was among the try-scorers as England Under-20s booked their place in the IRB Toshiba World Championship semi-finals with a 52-7 win over Samoa in Tokyo. co


June 12th, 2009 07:50 PM
Saxons quartet ready for usa
Ben Woods and Tom Varndell both start England Saxons’ final Churchill Cup pool match on Sunday, while clubmates Dan Cole and Matt Smith are on the bench. co


June 12th, 2009 03:57 PM
Corry in photos
Ex-England and Tigers skipper Martin Corry’s career in pictures co


June 12th, 2009 01:10 PM
Eye on the Tiger this weekend
Leicester Tigers have more than a dozen players on international duty this weekend. Here is our guide to monitoring their progress: co


June 12th, 2009 09:12 AM
Another chance to impress for Lions
Harry Ellis and Tom Croft are included in the British Irish Lions 22 for Saturday’s match against Western Province, with just one week to go until the first Test. co


June 12th, 2009 08:29 AM
Youngs returns to England line-up
Scrum-half Ben Youngs returns to the England Under-20 line-up for Saturday’s game against Samoa in Tokyo. co


June 12th, 2009 07:00 AM
No time to lose - renew season tickets now
Don’t let someone else take your place at Welford Road - renew you season ticket now! co


June 11th, 2009 10:27 AM
Winning start for Johne in the USA
Johne Murphy got off to a winning start at the Churchill Cup with Ireland A, but they left it late before securing a 30-19 triumph over Canada in Colorado. co


June 11th, 2009 08:47 AM
International debut for Dupuy
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Julien Dupuy will make his international debut for France in New Zealand this weekend. co


June 10th, 2009 08:00 PM
Croft maintains winning run with Lions
Tom Croft helped the British Irish Lions to preserve their momentum in South Africa with a 39-3 victory over Super 14 outfit Natal Sharks on Wednesday evening. co


June 10th, 2009 04:15 PM
Julian given starting spot for England
Leicester Tigers colleagues Dan Hipkiss, Julian White and Louis Deacon will start England’s final summer Test in Argentina on Saturday. co


June 9th, 2009 12:59 PM
England Under-20s maintain winning start
England made it two wins from two games at the Junior World Championships with a 30-7 win over Scotland on Tuesday. co


June 9th, 2009 10:19 AM
Heineken Cup draw 2009/10
Leicester Tigers will face Ospreys, Clermont Auvergne and Viadana in the 2009/10 Heineken Cup. co


June 8th, 2009 04:39 PM
Johne starts Irish cup campaign
Johne Murphy will open the Barclays Churchill Cup campaign with a starting place on the wing for Ireland A on Wednesday. co


June 8th, 2009 01:03 PM
Croft included in back row for Sharks clash
Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft returns to the British Irish Lions back row for Wednesday’s game against the Sharks in Durban. co


June 8th, 2009 11:40 AM
Watch Leicester Tigers in style
Watch Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers in action next season from the comfort of your own executive box. co


June 8th, 2009 10:26 AM
Hurrell to start for England
Will Hurrell will make his first start of the Junior World Championships when England Under-20s take on Scotland on Tuesday. co


June 8th, 2009 09:24 AM
Don’t miss out - book your season ticket now
Don’t risk losing your place to watch Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers, book your season ticket for 2009/10 now. co


June 7th, 2009 09:38 AM
Two tries for Tigers in Saxons win
Matt Smith and Tom Varndell were among the try-scorers as England Saxons opened their Barclays Churchill Cup defence with victory over Argentina Jaguars in Denver. co


June 6th, 2009 05:51 PM
England debut caps the season for Vesty
Six Leicester Tigers played a part in England’s 37-15 victory over Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday, including debutant Sam Vesty. co


June 6th, 2009 03:30 PM
Ellis is a winner with the Lions
Harry Ellis made his first start in a British Irish Lions shirt in the 26-24 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. co


June 6th, 2009 02:37 PM
Corry makes final appearance in Sydney
Martin Corry made the final appearance of his playing career in a Barbarians shirt in Sydney on Saturday. co


June 6th, 2009 05:30 AM
Tigers top 10,000 season ticket sales
Leicester Tigers season ticket sales for 2009/10 have crashed through the 10,000 mark just two weeks after the end of the 2008/09 campaign. co


June 5th, 2009 05:06 PM
Tigers trio help England to winning start
England Under-20s began their Junior World Championship campaign with a 43-0 win over hosts Japan in Tokyo on Friday. co


June 5th, 2009 02:43 PM
Hipkiss ready for Argentina Test
Dan Hipkiss prepares to end the season with England saying he feels fresh thanks to the work of Richard Cockerill and the Leicester Tigers conditioning team. co


June 5th, 2009 01:14 PM
Ellis to make first Lions start
Harry Ellis will make his first start in a British Irish Lions jersey against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). co


June 5th, 2009 11:40 AM
Rugby triple-header at Welford Road
Watch a triple-header of live rugby at Welford Road on Saturday. co


June 5th, 2009 08:38 AM
Watch the Heineken Cup draw live
The draw for the 15th Heineken Cup will take place in Paris on Tuesday and will be streamed live on www.ercrugby.com from 11am. co


June 4th, 2009 05:08 PM
Saxons start for Tigers quartet
England Saxons have included four Leicester Tigers players in the team to kick-off their Churchill Cup campaign on Saturday (9.15pm BST). co


June 4th, 2009 11:27 AM
Cobden set for England debut against Japan
Jack Cobden says it will be an honour to play for England Under-20s after being selected for the opening game of the 2009 IRB Toshiba World Championship on Friday (11am BST). co


June 4th, 2009 11:20 AM
Follow the Lions tour at Welford Road
Watch every minute of the Lions tour to South Africa this summer on the big screen at Welford Road. co


June 3rd, 2009 08:28 PM
Croft and Ellis gain first taste of Lions action
Tom Croft scored a try on his British Irish Lions debut as the tourists beat the Golden Lions 74-10 in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. co


June 3rd, 2009 01:52 PM
Youngs is ready for championships
England Under-20 scrum-half Ben Youngs says he is looking forward to the Junior World Championships in Japan. co


June 3rd, 2009 12:54 PM
Vesty among six Tigers in England line-up
Leicester Tigers have six players, including the uncapped Sam Vesty, in the England matchday 22 for the Test with Argentina at Old Trafford on Saturday. co


June 3rd, 2009 11:18 AM
Geordan added to Barbarians line-up
Geordan Murphy will play for the Barbarians against Australia in Sydney on Saturday, with Martin Corry named among the replacements for his final game before retirement. co


June 2nd, 2009 12:00 PM
Croft focused on first tour start
Leicester Tigers forward Tom Croft makes his British and Irish Lions debut on Wednesday insisting he is not out to prove the tour management wrong. co


June 1st, 2009 02:40 PM
Saxons selection for Smith
Matt Smith has been added to the England Saxons squad for this summer’s Churchill Cup in Denver Colorado. co


June 1st, 2009 11:44 AM
Tigers duo set for first run-out with Lions
Tom Croft and Harry Ellis will wear the British Irish Lions shirt for the first time in the warm-up fixture against the Golden Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday. co


June 1st, 2009 10:27 AM
Sponsor your favourite Guinness Premiership champion
Player sponsorship for the Leicester Tigers squad is now open for the 2009/10 season. co


June 1st, 2009 10:04 AM
Cat Stand will be something else, says Hipkiss
The season may have only just ended but Dan Hipkiss says he cannot wait to run out in front of the new Caterpillar Stand next term. co


June 1st, 2009 09:49 AM
Season ticket deadline extended
Leicester Tigers have extended the season ticket renewal deadline until Monday, June 15. co


June 1st, 2009 09:22 AM
Corry’s a winner in Twickenham farewell
Martin Corry made a triumphant farewell to Twickenham as he led t5he Barbarians to a 33-26 defeat of England on Saturday. co


June 1st, 2009 09:00 AM
Watch the Lions tour at Welford Road
Watch every minute of the Lions tour to South Africa this summer on the big screen at Welford Road. co


May 30th, 2009 06:15 PM
England 26-33 Barbarians
England score three late tries but it is not enough to beat the Barbarians at Twickenham. co


May 29th, 2009 02:21 PM
Corry and Lewsey set for farewell
Martin Corry will captain the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on Saturday as both he and Josh Lewsley come to the end of their careers. co


May 29th, 2009 09:09 AM
Injuries won’t change me - Moody
Leicester flanker Lewis Moody insists he will never change his all-action style despite missing most of the last two seasons through injury. co


May 28th, 2009 03:50 PM
Murphy wins his spurs as skipper
Head coach Richard Cockerill has saluted the work of stand-in captain Geordan Murphy in the run-in to the end of a season which featured final appearances in the Guinness Premiership and Heineken Cup. co


May 28th, 2009 03:34 PM
Corry looks forward to special day
Martin Corry says he is looking forward to a special day when he leads out the Barbarians in his final appearance at Twickenham on Saturday. co







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