Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers add Danny Wilson to coaching panel

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the appointment of former Glasgow coach Danny Wilson as a part-time consultant for the remainder of the 2022/23 season.
16 January 2023

Match Centre: Clermont Auvergne 29-44 Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have booked a berth in the round of 16 as they defeated Clermont 44-29 in the latest round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Michelin.
14 January 2023

Ollie Chessum Exclusive: ‘Last year was a bit of a whirlwind from start to finish’

Coming into the third round of Heineken Champions Cup action, Ollie Chessum and his Leicester Tigers teammates have experienced back-to-back losses in the Gallagher Premiership and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Clermont.
12 January 2023

Tigers CEO Pinchen on Leicester’s plan for Steve Borthwick’s succession

Three weeks after the departure of Steve Borthwick as Leicester Tigers head coach to take on the England job, Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen spoke about the team’s plan for succession in the months to come.
10 January 2023

Match Centre: Newcastle Falcons 45-26 Leicester Tigers

Mateo Carreras starred with a hat-trick as Newcastle Falcons completed a 45-26 victory in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Saturday.
7 January 2023

Kevin Sinfield: ‘We’ve got a wonderful opportunity this year’

On his first outing as Englands’ defence coach, Kevin Sinfield spoke about taking on the role, learning about fight from Rob Burrow and Steve Borthwick, as well as recognising that World Cups don’t come around often.
3 January 2023

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 28-13 Gloucester Rugby

Anthony Watson scored a double as Leicester Tigers secured a 28-13 victory over Gloucester in Richard Wigglesworth's first game as interim head coach at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Saturday.
25 December 2022

Joe Harvey Column – First outing as England boss proved why Steve Borthwick is perfect man for the job

Having been at Twickenham as Steve Borthwick was unveiled as England’s new head coach following Eddie Jones’ sacking at the start of the month, TRU’s Joe Harvey shared his thoughts on England’s new era.
23 December 2022

Ugo Monye: I don’t think there is a single person who doesn’t think Steve will be a success

Ugo Monye sat down with TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright to chat about all things England, if Steve Borthwick is the right man for the job, what next for Leicester and his hopes for English rugby going forward.
20 December 2022

Steve Borthwick: ‘I’ll coach this team my way’

With 47 days to go until taking charge of his first England game, Steve Borthwick spoke about family, the challenge at hand, memories of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand and more.
19 December 2022

Leicester Tigers appoint Richard Wigglesworth as interim head coach

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the appointment of Richard Wigglesworth as their new interim coach with immediate effect.
19 December 2022

Steve Borthwick installed as England head coach on five-year deal

Steve Borthwick has been installed by the Rugby Football Union as England head coach following the sacking of Eddie Jones 13 days ago.
19 December 2022

A sponge, an example & the epitome of work ethic – England’s new head coach Steve Borthwick

With Steve Borthwick reportedly being appointed England head coach on Monday, TRU heard from two of the Leicester Tigers head coach’s former teammates to learn more about the 43-year-old.
18 December 2022

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 23-16 Clermont

Leicester Tigers have maintained their winning start to the ongoing Heineken Champions Cup as they edged out Clermont 23-16 in the second round of the competition at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
17 December 2022

Borthwick putting Leicester Tigers first amid England head coach links

Linked to the vacant England head coaching role, Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick maintains that he is focussing on his current duties ahead of the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup.
9 December 2022

2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup Preview

Ahead of the new Heineken Champions Cup season getting underway, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at the restructured competition, with South African teams involved, the English involvement and favourites all picked out.
9 December 2022

Leicester prop Francois van Wyk handed three-week ban

Leicester Tigers prop Francois van Wyk has been handed a three-week ban following his red card incident during the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership game against Bristol Bears.
8 December 2022

Match Centre: Bristol Bears 26-26 Leicester Tigers

AJ MacGinty missed a last-gasp penalty goal as both Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers settled for a draw in the 12th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
4 December 2022

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 33-31 London Irish

Leicester Tigers managed to hold off a spirited second half fightback from London Irish as they sealed a two-point victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Sunday.
28 November 2022

Graham Kitchener Exclusive: ‘To have a rugby club back in Worcester is hugely important’

Former Worcester lock chats to Joe Harvey about leaving the Warriors, his hopes for the club and he reveals how playing for the Barbarians on Saturday may be his swansong.
25 November 2022