Browning & Powell to depart Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have confirmed scrum half Joe Powell and outside back Joe Browning have finished up their time with the club.

Powell, signed on a short-term deal in the summer, made seven appearances in Tigers colours, scoring two tries in his short stint in Leicester.

A product of Tigers’ Academy, Browning made six senior team appearances during his time with the club, the last coming against Bedford in this season’s Premiership Cup.

Leicester Tigers general manager, Richard Wilks said: “It’s always tough to see good people leave and both these lads are exceptional people and they’ll be missed around the club.

“Joe Powell has obviously only been with us for a short time, and it’s never easy to come into an environment for a short period but Powelly worked his socks off every day and the lads loved having him around.

“For Joe Browning, who’s been a part of Tigers since school so it’s tough to see him go but it’s probably the right time for him to experience a new environment and play more rugby.

“The lads go with our best wishes and will always be welcome at Tigers.”