Leicester Tigers

... I think one of the effects of the reduced cap is that promising youngsters are going to be moved up a bit quicker if they are ready. From what I read the academy has some real talent in the centres. Does anyone know whether you still get an additional £50K for each 'home grown' player as used t...

If any leavers look at this, it's clear to me how much Tigers performance this year has been down to many more than those named in the match day 23. If you're heading to new pastures, good luck on the journey, and thanks for the ride! As with Freddie B it could well be au revoir!

15. George Hendy, Northampton Saints 14. Tom Litchfield, Northampton Saints 13. Ethan Grayson, Northampton Saints 12. Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, Wasps 11. Iwan Stephens, Newcastle Falcons 10. Fin Smith, Worcester Warriors 9. Tom Carr-Smith, Bath Rugby 1. Tumy Onasanya, Sale Sharks 2. John Stewart, Bath ...

Heaven help us if there are some unexpected names on the leavers list, if when the list is coming out can provoke such debate. Well, given the policy of the club appears to be depth across the board, I wouldn't worry too much. It's a buyer's market so I imagine final contract negotiations are going...

No news is good news maybe
Of course, the French Top 14 season hasn't completed yet (?) so maybe that's an issue??

Tigerbeat wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:48 pm

I have been in contact with the Club and they will be putting out a statement on leavers in the coming days. It is in the plan.

Thanks TB. Although 'coming days' is one of those descriptions which is specific, yet also vague...

bendy wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:51 am

Do you know which matches are counted in those totals?

From looking at the total it can't just be the 12 league matches, so I assume our figures are boosted by the cup successes and play-off semi.

I think that has to be the case

If you assume a simplification of a ticket being £30, then multiplying those numbers out reveals a considerable disparity in income

Not sure if this has been reported on elsewhere, but according to https://rd.premiershiprugby.com/mobile/stats/attendance.php?includeref=18099&season=2021#18099 we have just had our best year since 2009/10, and what I suspect is our second best year ever (although I have not checked all previous...

RagingBull wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:03 am

Matera signed for a Japanese club

That may be so. But on social media Paul Tait has recently connected him to a European club, and he usually isn't off target with Argentine players...

Good to see three tigers named, with Ilione the captain for England for the games this summer
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/england- ... er-series/

Aled W and Kevin S are rightly lauded for their respective roles: both the fitness and defence of our players was immense. It's teamwork innit?! Without disrespecting any of those previously in such roles, the change in fortunes of the club seems to be in no small measure down to the coaching team. ...

loretta wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:17 am

Had forgotten it was Father’s Day until daughter rang!

Day to be spent thus

Walk dog.
Lunch
Rewatch entire BT coverage, this time I should be able to relax and enjoy it!
Pub
Dinner
Wine
Bed

Bliss….

DeadlyDunc wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:34 am

If you want a laugh read Sarries chief cheerleader’s match report in the Times - quite the take.

I did. I have forgotten it instantly. I would recommend Robert Kitson's report for the Guardian

Sadly I was unable to be in London. But I think I am still in shock at the result, and the manner of the result. I re-watched the game from end-to-end, and the level of effort across the team was off the chart: Steward, WW, Chessum, Reffell, Wiese, Genge...the list goes on. And of course Mr Freddie ...