Mike Brown joins Leicester Tigers on short-term deal

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of former England international Mike Brown on a short-term contract.

The 37-year-old, who had represented England in 72 Tests will provide cover to the club after successfully completing a trial period.

Brown had a stellar career with Harlequins between 2005 and 2021 during which he racked up over 350 appearances for the club and has won two Premiership titles with them.

He joined Newcastle Falcons in 2021 but has been without a club since the Falcons opted not to take up the option of an extra year last summer.

“To get the chance to come into the environment has been great so far and a really positive experience for me," said Brown to the club's official website.

“It has just had a great impression on me, led by enthusiastic coaches - one of which in Wiggy I have played a lot of rugby with - and then equally, all of the players have welcomed me in.

“I have felt sharp and it has been really good out on the field with this group of Tigers players.”

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Wigglesworth believes the experience of Brown will be handy with their international players unavailable during the Six Nations tournament.

“Mike is an experienced Premiership player, who has represented his country and won trophies at club and Test level.

“His experience and his knowledge is vital during this Six Nations period where we have a number of players away.

“Mike is hungry to prove himself out on the pitch and impressed us with not only what he’s saying and doing off the pitch, but his efforts on the field and willingness to help those guys around him."