Leicester Tigers

Top14 rugby is back with us this weekend with round 21 of 26, so there will be five rounds left to play before the end of season play offs. The first two qualify automatically for the semi-finals and then 3rd meet 6th and 4th meet 5th to advance to the semis to be played on June 21st/22nd. The final...

Yesterday's Toulouse v Exeter game was outstanding, and luckily my pal and I had seats in the shade as it was sweltering in the sun. Not so lucky was that most of the action was at the other end of the ground and I'd forgotten to wear my glasses!! The first half was a bit worrying as I thought that ...

Aye, nearly as good as Tigers’ win in Bordeaux a couple of years ago!

A magnificent first half from Quins! Who’d have put money on them leading 28-12 at half time under the Bordeaux sun?

Leinster v La Rochelle. No Brice Dulin at 15 is a blow for La Rochelle, but if one team is capable of turning over Leinster, then it's La Rochelle. La Rochelle : 15. Leyds ; 14. Thomas, 13. Seuteni, 12. Danty, 11. Nowell ; 10. Hastoy, 9. Kerr-Barlow ; 7. Botia, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cancoriet ; 5. ...

The Toulouse side to play Chiefs on Sunday: 15. Kinghorn ; 14. Mallia, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Lebel ; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.) ; 7. Cros, 8. Roumat, 6. Willis ; 5. Meafou, 4. Arnold ; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille. 16. Marchand, 17. Neti, 18. Merkler, 19. Flament, 20. Brennan, 21. Gra...

The Toulouse side to play Chiefs on Sunday: 15. Kinghorn ; 14. Mallia, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Lebel ; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.) ; 7. Cros, 8. Roumat, 6. Willis ; 5. Meafou, 4. Arnold ; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille. 16. Marchand, 17. Neti, 18. Merkler, 19. Flament, 20. Brennan, 21. Grao...

Apparently there are rumours that Bulls are leaving a lot of their stars at home for the QF. Shame if true. I saw a story that the team have to travel over on about 8 different flights, all at different time Not ideal prep. Yes, Bulls from Pretoria that just confirms the lunacy why Saffer sides are...

Just read this on Midi Olympique: All the possible scenarios for the semi finals on April 3/4/5: Toulouse v Bordeaux/Bègles or Harlequins at the Toulouse Football Stadium (capacity 33,150) Leinster v Northampton or Bulls at Croke Park (82,300) Northampton v La Rochelle at Stadium MK Milton Keynes (3...

Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:47 am If your Toulouse and Bordeaux both win, where would the semi final be held Robes

I think that that match would be in Toulouse as Toulouse were seeded 1st after the pool matches.

Saturday 13th: Bordeaux/Bègles v Harlequins - For B/B, Damian Penaud may not be fit, prop Jefferson Poirot (a splendid name!) is definitely out but fly half Matthieu Jalibert is available for selection. Leinster v La Rochelle - no selection news yet Northampton v Bulls - .. Sunday 14th: Toulouse v E...

This shows it's not just English rugby struggling for investment, not all rosy the other side of the Channel unfortunately https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/storm-clouds-gather-over-biarritz-with-owner-poised-to-bail-out/ Yes, the once mighty Biarritz Olympique are struggling in 13th place (of 16) in ...

This shows it's not just English rugby struggling for investment, not all rosy the other side of the Channel unfortunately https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/storm-clouds-gather-over-biarritz-with-owner-poised-to-bail-out/ Yes, the once mighty Biarritz Olympique are struggling in 13th place (of 16) in ...

Northampton may be rivals of Tigers, but I was delighted with the manner in which they beat Munster and I sincerely hope they'll beat Bulls in the Quarter final, aSouth African side that has no place in the Champions' Cup.

The elderly among us will remember the name of André Boniface, a legend of French rugby who was a wonderful attacking centre for Mont de Marsan and France, for whom he won 48 caps between 1954 and 1966 and won five 5Nations tournaments, has died at the age of 89. You'll also remember his brother Guy...