Planning for a World Cup is a tricky, tricky business. Fail to strategise properly and you’ll be compelled to include players wilting rather than peaking for the big event, or else fading a year out and forcing you to scramble …
The Problems at Leicester Tigers before Steve Borthwick The two previous seasons at Welford Road before Steve Borthwick’s arrival were very dark times in the history of the Leicester Tigers. But it seems those times will remain just that, history. …
The Astonishing Revival of Leicester Tigers Under Steve Borthwick Read More »
The International Stadium, Yokohama 2019 A sea of white shirts lay strewn across the turf at the international stadium in Yokohama, energy-stricken and emotionally vacant players… It was a familiar sight and another seemingly formulaic chapter in English Rugby’s chequered …
England: Serial Underachievers or Victims of Unrealistic Expectation? Read More »
During the small hours of this morning, Great Britain took on the illustrious, New Zealand, in an intriguing, Olympic semi-final showdown. The Kiwis began the game brightly and dominated proceedings. Subsequently, Clark Laidlaw’s men made their possession count and crossed …
Fiji Win Gold to Make History; Argentina clinch Bronze Read More »
An astounding morning of sevens action comprised a dogged GB sevens display to overturn a 21-point deficit, to defeat Mike Friday’s USA and against all odds, 6-man Argentina stun South Africa. New Zealand and Fiji cruise through to the semis. …
Unrelenting GB fight to see another day; 6-man Argentina Stun South Africa Read More »
This past Friday and Saturday saw the culmination of both the European Challenge and European Champions Cups. Crowds were finally welcomed back to Twickenham, with 10,000 fans in attendance on Friday night to witness Leicester Tigers take on Montpellier in …
Montpellier narrowly edge Tigers; Toulouse Champions for a record 5th time! Read More »
This Friday night will see the conclusion of the European Challenge Cup, as Leicester Tigers face Montpellier at Twickenham Stadium. 10,000 fans will be in attendance at the home of rugby, to watch the first major rugby union fixture on …
Crowds are Back; Bring on the European Cup Finals! Read More »
Harlequins’ stunning last-minute victory over Wasps at the weekend was overshadowed by a reckless moment from former England fullback Mike Brown. The long serving Halequin of more than 15 years and a 72 cap international, was sent from the field …
Reckless Brown sees red for vicious head stamp Read More »
At the start of the 2020-21 season, few would have predicted that Leicester Tigers would be in genuine contention for a major European trophy. Rock bottom of the 2019-20 Gallagher Premiership, Leicester were only spared relegation last season because of …
Courageous Leicester march on, whilst Bath crumble Read More »
A long and unpredictable rugby season will now blossom into history, as the Rainbow Cup SA kicks off this weekend. The major four franchises in South African Rugby; Blue Bulls, The Lions, The Sharks, and The Stormers will all contest …
Rainbow Cup SA: The New South African Rugby Competition Read More »
