Leicester Tigers

Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby at end of 2022/23 season

Former England back Chris Ashton has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
12 April 2023

Match Centre: Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster 55-24 Leicester

Leinster have confirmed their spot in the ongoing Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals as they defeated Premiership champions Leicester Tigers 55-24 in the knock-out game at Aviva Stadium on Friday.
8 April 2023

Heineken Champions Cup: Will there be Gallagher Premiership representation in the last four?

With reports of more star names exploring the possibility of moving away from English rugby's top-flight combined with further concerns around financial situations, can Leicester, Exeter and Saracens be a shining light in Europe?
5 April 2023

Match Centre: Heineken Champions Cup: Leicester 16-6 Edinburgh

Leicester Tigers managed to hold off Edinburgh as they sealed a 16-6 victory in the round of 16 clash of the Heineken Champions Cup at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday.
1 April 2023

Mike Brown re-signs with Leicester Tigers, Ollie Hassell-Collins to join club from London Irish

Leicester Tigers have announced that former England international Mike Brown will join the Gallagher Premiership club beyond the current season.
28 March 2023

Leicester 'delighted' to have Freddie Steward available as Tigers target top four

Leicester head coach Richard Wigglesworth feels we have to accept that "accidents" happen on a rugby field after Freddie Steward had the red card he received against Ireland rescinded.
23 March 2023

Finn Theobald-Thomas Exclusive: ‘You never know when it could be the end of it’

Ahead of their final match of the U20s Six Nations, England hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas spoke to TRU about his rollercoaster season which has seen him move from Worcester Warriors to Gloucester and his upcoming move to Leicester Tigers.
19 March 2023

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 48-27 Bath

Leicester Tigers have moved back into contention for play offs as they went on to defeat Bath Rugby 48-27 in the 19th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Saturday.
5 March 2023

Matt Toomua Exclusive: "He’s a grumpy old bugger because he wants to succeed, but I think that’s Leicester’s style"

Toomua worked with new Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar during their time together at the Brumbies and he thinks his move to the Midlands will have short and long term benefits.
28 February 2023

Leicester Tigers appoint Dan McKellar as new head coach

Leicester Tigers have announced the appointment of Dan McKellar as the new head coach from the 2023/24 season.
22 February 2023

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 24-18 Saracens

Leicester Tigers managed to hold off Saracens with a 24-18 victory in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Sunday.
20 February 2023

The family business - Rise of England's Chessum brothers

Both Ollie and Lewis Chessum represented England last weekend and Imogen Ainsworth heard from both of the brothers after their games against Scotland and Scotland U20 in the Six Nations.
8 February 2023

Tigers scrum coach Tom Harrison offers answer to England set-piece woes

With the position of England’s scrum coach up for grabs, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at why Leicester Tigers’ Tom Harrison may offer the solution to the worst scrum in Tier One rugby.
7 February 2023

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.
31 January 2023

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 18-19 Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints managed to hold off Leicester Tigers as they sealed a 19-18 victory in the 16th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday.
28 January 2023

Exclusive: England U20s lock Rob Carmichael talks Hong Kong, lineouts & BUCS Super Rugby

Towering at 6ft 10in, the 19-year-old second-row, who will be involved with England U20s in the upcoming Six Nations, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his journey so far, coming from Hong Kong and playing BUCS Super Rugby.
27 January 2023

Leicester Tigers sign scrum-half Tom Whiteley from Bristol Bears

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of scrum-half Tom Whiteley with immediate effect on a long-term deal.
24 January 2023

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