Former England star Ashton - 'It would be good to see all-northern hemisphere semi-finals'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from former England winger Chris Ashton on Friday ahead of England's quarter-final against Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. On what he reads into England’s struggles...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game. Farrell was sent off in the second...
Disciplinary: Chris Ashton, Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Chris Ashton, Leicester Tigers, was heard today by independent disciplinary panel chaired by Gareth Graham sitting with Alastair Campbell and John Doubleday.Panel chair, Gareth Graham, said:...
Leicester Tigers Leavers '23
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the players who will depart in the summer. Seven members of the Senior Squad will leave Leicester, while three Senior Academy players will also depart. The Senior Squad...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Tigers side to play London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play London Irish in Round 18 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. Julián Montoya will captain the side at at...
Leicester Tigers: team news ahead of Bristol clash at Ashton Gate
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Bristol Bears on Saturday (December 3) in Round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership season. Steve Borthwick has named the...
Spencer and Bailey return for Bath as Cole and Wigglesworth named Tigers vice-captains
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Bath Rugby on Friday (November 11) in Round 10 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season. Hanro Liebenberg is...
Tigers look to maul Quins at the Stoop
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA ferocious clash is expected at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday as two teams who have cultivated a fantastic rivalry, especially over the last few seasons. Defending champs Leicester...
