Leicester Tigers

European Professional Club Rugby confirmed that Leicester forward Ed Slater has been handed a two-week suspension after striking at an opponent during the European Champions Cup clash against Glasgow Warriors.

Leicester Tigers successfully managed to overcome a second half resurgence from Northampton Saints as they sealed a place in the semi-final of Anglo-Welsh cup with a 27-20 triumph on Saturday.

England international Dan Cole believes a blend of overseas and Leicester Tigers legends in the support staff can help the Aviva Premiership club overcome their poor form.

Leicester Tigers announced that they have handed a two-week suspension to their lock Ed Slater following their 0-43 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the European Champions Cup clash at Welford Road on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors are set to make their first appearance in a knock-out game of European Champions Cup after they blanked Leicester Warriors by 0-43 at Welford Road on Saturday.

Ellis Genge has been recalled to England's squad for their RBS 6 Nations title defence just weeks after being dropped by Eddie Jones.

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Newcastle Falcons rugby director Dean Richards has insisted that returning back to Leicester Tigers is not an option for him after the Aviva Premiership club is looking for a replacement for Richard Cockerill.

Recently sacked Leicester Tigers rugby director Richard Cockerill said that the Aviva Premiership club "will always be in his heart".

Leicester Tigers have secured the services of Peter Betham and Graham Kitchener after the duo signed fresh contracts with the Aviva Premiership club.

Leicester Tigers fly-half Owen Williams will be switching to Gloucester Rugby for the 2017/18 season.

Wasps resisted a spirited second half fightback from Leicester Tigers to register a 22-16 Aviva Premiership clash at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

Interim Leicester Tigers coach Aaron Mauger has tipped former England captain Martin Johnson as a possible replacement for Richard Cockerill.

England centre Manu Tuilagi faces yet another injury setback and has been ruled out of the rest of the season.

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Interim boss Aaron Mauger will stake the first claim to Leicester's vacant director of rugby role after Richard Cockerill's sacking.

Leicester Tigers have announced the sacking of their director of rugby Richard Cockerill following the club's poor performance in the ongoing season.

Manu Tuilagi has suffered another setback after he was forced off the field with a knee injury while playing for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership clash against Saracens at Welford Road on Sunday.

Owen Farrell single-handedly scored all of Saracens' points to steer them across for a 12-16 win over the Leicester Tigers at the Welford Road Stadium on Sunday.

Leicester Tigers rugby director Richard Cockerill has urged the critics to judge the club on a measured approach ahead of their Aviva Premiership clash against Saracens on Sunday.