The last week of August saw the Leicester Tigers coming up against Ospreys, a game that ended with a score of 42-38 in favor of the Leicester Tigers. The game took place at Welford Road where the game was a thrilling one to watch for the spectators and fans.
It’s the players who make the difference to any team and who knows it better than the coaches of Leicester Tigers. This competitive team has star players on its squad and the management intends to keep it that way. Dom Barrow is one such player who is considered an asset for the team.
Dom Barrow plays in second row for the team. He is known to have an intensity in his games that is infectious. The director of rugby for the team thinks that, if every member would have his attitude, the whole team would perform better. He was a lock forward, 23 years of age, when he was signed on for Leicester Tigers from Newcastle. Since the coming of Barrow into the team last summer the team has definitely been playing better. Continue reading » Tigers To Retain Dom Barrow
For rugby fans, it would be news indeed if Sir John Kirwan decides to join the rugby team of Sky Sports. He carries the legacy of the All Blacks team with him and that makes him a valuable asset. He was a Blues coach formerly as well.
For Sir John, it is definitely a great opportunity to be part of the presentation team of rugby for Sky Sports. He would be joining other celebrity ex players like Ian Jones, Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson. He would join the panel that presents live matches as Super Rugby or the Rugby Championship that is based out of New Zealand. Continue reading » Sir John Kirwan Joins Sky Sports
The Premiership season ended with Leicester Tigers putting up a brave front against their opposing team Bath. The game ran a total of 38-27 scores. It saw the Tigers put up a formidable defense against players like Semesa Rokoduguni. He tried scoring in every half and that was a constant threat to Leicester Tigers.
The Tigers started off well, but the second half was taken away from Bath. They reduced the chances for Leicester but the latter also made it difficult for Bath to secure an easy win. Continue reading » Leicester Hope For Better
The England rugby team is much motivated by the recent success that Leicester City earned from winning the Premier League. Last year’s loss to Australia in the World Cup had been difficult for them. When Leicester City won the Premier League as a triumph that seemed to inspire the England rugby team as well.
The stunning and unanticipated victory of the team has inspired the team with the hope that they will also be able to get back on their feet. With a matchup coming up soon with Australia, the team needs to be bolstered in their confidence. Eddie Jones having become the head coach for the team is another great feat for the team. Continue reading » England Primed By Leicester City Wins
The rugby stars of Leicester joined in when the football team won the Premier League this week. Indeed, it was a championship win that caught everyone by surprise. With Leicester City clinching the title in the Premier League at the beginning of the week, it has put all other Leicester teams in a holiday and celebration mood.
The Tigers, who are fourth placed, have booked their place in the playoffs for Premiership. The rugby team cannot rest though, as the men would be taking on the Bath team in the final league that is coming up this Saturday. Continue reading » Tigers Have An Upcoming Playoff