Leicester Tigers

Some do. For instance, I know a player who was in the tigers academy and was encouraged to apply for uni despite getting a development contract.

I can see current international players going to France or Japan earlier to top up their earnings, can't say as I would blame them, but the knock on effect for the home nations could be quite dramatic. I’m not sure how likely this is. Haven’t France added a limit to overseas players to protect thei...

You’d assume Borthwick and co would have asked Gopperth’s advice on these. Willis makes sense, MVS replacement. Atkinson gives any that additional depth at ten, mid term Burns replacement. I wouldn’t be against looking at Fisilau and Martinez too. Not all feasible though.

Not that I’m saying we should go after a second row, but I did notice Chessum was left out of the AI squad due to injury? I think if there is cap available, another back row wouldn’t be a bad thing, last year we ended up playing props and hookers there in the Prem Cup, and with Reffell and Wiese loo...

Bath initially announced they were in discussions with Lee-Warner, Lawrence and Morizov to stay on, but not Hill. Conflicting story today to say talks are ongoing, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see us go for Shillcock and Hill.

Does it then become a decision based on quality, eg we could spend the £110k balance on a centre now, so October to May, therefore £14k per month, or wait till January and spend on a player worth £22k per month? Also, with Kelly being out so long so far, could we not have applied for a dispensation ...

Story here about some of Leeds Rhinos upcoming talent, there’s a bit buried further down about how one of their players is on trial with us. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/introducing-the-next-leeds-rhinos-kids-tipped-for-super-league-as-one-academy-star-switches-codes-385...

Boom indeed. Cannot see how it can be 7 to announce as we normally move upwards in the level of each signing as the day goes on and cannot see anything topping Steward re-signing. Depending how you read it thus tweet (before the Steward announcement) Either reads two to go (if pointing at the messa...

Alternatively, the RFU could allow clubs to sign outside the cap if it is to keep a player in a job. A few years ago Widnes Vikings went into administration, from memory all the players were released from their contracts, and clubs picking them up had their salary exempt from the cap, but only for t...

Maybe had my tigers rose tinted glasses on, but before kick off I expected us to be bossing this. Been second in most areas.
Front row are under massive pressure.
Midfield looks passive.
Walsh has been off the pace.
Positives, Janssen has been brutal, Illone too. And we’re only 3 points behind.

A couple of noteworthy names for the opposition. O'dogwu still seems to be trying to break through at 13, 16 Corbin Thunder - a name to live up to, and Robin Hardwick. Any relation to a certain tigers reject? Left Tigers academy a couple of years back now was it, under a cloud also from memory, all...

There was definitely urgency from the Aussie midfield, they are screaming at Foley to get on with it. I’ve never seen that end scenario before, so I agree, you would have to assume the ref had already pre warned them.

Got to agree with the sentiment here. Heyes is absolutely primed to step into the (future) Cole shaped void, infact I suspect as this season progresses he will cement his place as a starter ahead for Cole. Hurd is an interesting one. I remember seeing him on debut against Connacht, and being quite i...

wonder if Hanro would have a shout on residency grounds in a couple of years? Apparently because of when he played for South Africa u20 they were graded at a certain level he is unable to play for another country. I’m sure someone can explain it better than me. Would he not be eligible via the 36 m...

The other advantage is if we budgeted for Hegarty & Nadolo for the season it may be we have a gap in salary cap to bring in a late season signings. e.g. bringing in Ashton last season was a big boost. Who knows where we may want the cover. Makes sense. I don’t expect us to bring anyone else in ...