Leicester Tigers

Scott1 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:20 pm

Robespierre wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:18 pm

Zach Mercer deserved the Man of the match award, but I wonder if Eddie was watching?

Won’t pick him anyway if he’s playing in France

His contract with Montpellier expires at the end of next season so he may well be looking for an English club in August 2023.

Zach Mercer deserved the Man of the match award, but I wonder if Eddie was watching?

Cagey Tiger wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:01 pm

CJ wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:04 am

Just want to say thank you to Robespierre for the weekly insights into French rugby.

+1

Merci, CJ and CT

Castres finally showing up in the 2nd half, but still can't move the scoreboard. If I were bottom seed in the cup next season, I'd be thrilled to draw them. Castres didn’t finish in first place at the end of the regular season for no reason. They are a very good team but didn’t get their game toget...

23-3 in favour of Montpellier at half time, for whom Mercer is influential.

Friday night's June 24th) Top14 final is between Castres and Montpellier (as it was in 2017/18 when Castres won 29-13). Teams: Castres : 15. Dumora ; 14. Palis, 13. Combezou, 12. Botitu, 11. Nakosi ; 10. Urdapiletta, 9. Arata ; 7. Champion de Crespigny, 8. Ben-Nicholas, 6. Babillot (cap.) ; 5. Stani...

In the second Top14 semi, Montpellier surprisingly beat Bordeaux/Bègles 19-10, so my predictions in both semis went up in smoke! So next Friday’s final will be Castres v Montpellier. No prediction from me!

Tykger wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:25 am

Greenwhiteandred wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:40 pm

Scott1 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:30 pm

How do you top this?! Double next year?

That will be what SB is planning for already (I’d say tomorrow but I think he’d have started already) but why stop at the double …… what about the treble ?

Just win the next game.

Exactly!

Special mention for Freddie Steward who, bar one, caught everything thrown at him and often made yards in return. A special player !

There was a tear in my eye when Tom Youngs lifted the trophy. A gutsy performance from Tigers and scoring two tries to none was exceptional. When was the last time Saracens didn’t score a try in a match? Not that I need to know the answer. Well done, Tigers!

Castres 24 Toulouse 18! No complaints from le as Castres fully deserved their win that takes them to the Stade de France next Friday night!

Montpellier v Bordeaux/Bègles teams: Montpellier are without 2nd row Paul Willemse and scrum half Kobus Reinach. France XV centre Arthur Vincent moves to the wing and future Tiger Handré Pollard is on the bench. Bordeaux/Bègles were on fire against Racing and I believe that they'll be in next Friday...

Castres v Toulouse meet tonight in the first Top14 semi-final in Nice (ko 8H05 UK time). Here are the teams: Castres : 15. Dumora ; 14. Palis, 13. Combezou, 12. Botitu, 11. Nakosi ; 10. Urdapilleta, 9. Arata ; 7. Champion de Crespigny, 8. Ben-Nicholas, 6. Babillot (cap.) ; 5. Staniforth, 4. Vanverbe...

I may get shot down for saying this, but do we really need music blaring from the speakers when the team runs onto the pitch? Wouldn’t the crowds’ cheering suffice?

https://twitter.com/shamdoran/status/1536206452125093889?t=7FjCDcUAYFFlV9i5MfBGoA&s=19 Thanks to this wonderful thread and our success in the semifinals it's now confirmed what our groupings are in the Champions Cup. Good news for away match attendees, no South African trips next season. Our UR...