LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Forum to discuss everything that is Tigers related

Moderators: Tigerbeat, Rizzo, Tigers Press Office, Tigers Webmaster

Locked
RagingBull
Super User
Super User
Posts: 13211
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:54 pm

LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by RagingBull »

Senior Team Coaches:
Head of Rugby Operations: Ged Glynn.
Head Coach: Geordan Murphy
Defence Coach: Phil Blake
Forwards Coach: Mark Bakewell
Breakdown Coach: Brett Deacon
Scrum Coach: Boris Stankovich

2018/19 Senior team:
Hooker: Kerr, McMillon , Polota-Nau. Stevens, Youngs
Props: Bateman, Cole, Cortes, Faeo, Genge, Gigena, Hills , Ma'afu
Locks:,Fitzgerald, Kitchener, Spencer, Wells,Voss (On loan to Cov)
Back Row: Denton, Evans, Kalamafoni, Mapapalangi, O'Connor, Thompson, Tuilagi, Williams
Scrum Half: Harrison, Youngs
Fly Half: George Ford, Joe Ford,
Centre: Eastmond, Owen, Smith, Thacker Toomua, Tuilagi,
Winger: Holmes, May, Thompstone, Sarto,
Full Back: Veainu, Worth

2018/19 Development Squad
Hooker: Mahoney
Props: Grahamslaw, Heyes, Lines
Locks: Jordan, Lewis
Back Row: Gough, Lavin, Reffell, Smith,
Scrum Half: Simmons, White
Fly Half: Hardwick
Centre:
Wings: Aspland-Robinson, J.Olowofela
Full Back:

Rumours
IN
Luke Wallace (Harlequins)
Andy Forsyth (Yorkshire)
EW Viljoen (Stormers)
Hanro Liebenberg (Bulls)
Jordan Coghlan (Nottingham)
George McGugian (Newcastle Falcons)

OUT
Sam Harrison (aus)
Jimmy Stevens (Retirement)
David Denton (Retirement)
Polota-Nau (Waratahs)
CONFIRMED:
Re-Signed
Harry Wells
Harry Simmons
Ben White
Sam Lewis
Tom Hardwick
Jordan Olowofela
Manu Tuilagi
Tommy Reffell

IN
Jordan Taufua (Crusaders)
Noel Reid (Leinster)
Calum Green (Newcastle)
Jaco Taute (Munster)
Charlie Clare (Bedford)
Nephi Leatigaga (Biarritz)
Tomas Lavanini (Jaguares)


OUT
Toomua (Rebels)
Mike Williams (Bath)
Graham Kitchener (Worcester)
Mathew Tait (Retirement)
Will Evans (Harlequins)
James Voss (Coventry)
Gareth Owen (Newcastle Falcons)
Mike Fitzgerald
Brendan O'Connor
Valentino Mapapalangi
Joe Ford
Fred Tuilagi
Charlie Thacker
Campese Ma'afu
David Feao
Ross McMillan
Harry Mahoney
Leonardo Sarto
Clayton Blommetjies


2018/19 Academy Squad
Full academy team has been updated
Hooker: Shaun Allsop, Finlay Gibson, Oscar Smith-Canham, Archie Vanes
Prop: Rob Hardwick, Alex Maxwell, Jack Rowntree, James Whitecombe
Locks: Will Bailey, George Martin, Tom Manz, Scott McVea
Back Row: Ollie Ashworth, Will Blackhouse, Sam Eveleigh, Emike Ilione, Ben Muncaster, Lynx Noumey, Kit Smith,
Scrum Half: Sam Edwards, Jonny Law, Harris Orridge Du Bois, Charlie Titcombe, Jack Van Poortvelt,
Fly Half: Sam Costelow, Harry Glynn
Centre: Benjamin Dickinson, Ronnie Du Rant, Billy Hull, Matthew Potts, Harry Sturmey
Winger: Joe Browning, Josh Lugsden, Luke Phoenix
Full Back: Oliver Smith, Freddie Steward,

Academy Players in final year:
Allsop, Gibson, Maxwell, Whitecombe, Martin, Manz, McVea, Ashworth, Blackhouse, Eveleigh, Law, Orridge Du Bois, Van Poortvelt, Costelow, Glynn, Dickinson, Du Randt, Browning, Phoenix, Gulililand, Steward.
Last edited by RagingBull on Wed May 15, 2019 3:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Scott1
Super User
Super User
Posts: 16783
Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:03 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Scott1 »

Sterling work! Liebenberg out for the Bulls injured after coming off at HT last week. Not sure on the severity of the injury yet.
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Scott1
Super User
Super User
Posts: 16783
Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:03 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Scott1 »

Have we definitely lost Denton then? :smt010
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
JP14
Super User
Super User
Posts: 7484
Joined: Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:37 am

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by JP14 »

Scott1 wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 6:34 am Have we definitely lost Denton then? :smt010
It’s on the rumour list but I think it’s very likely.
Formerly of Burbaaage (not Inkleh), now up north at uni
BFG
Super User
Super User
Posts: 3347
Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:19 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by BFG »

Some decent looking signings.
Fitting it together will be the difficult bit, many hours required.
Lavanini will need strong leadership around him, time to make Spencer and Thompson skipper and VC, the forward pack needs to be given back ownership in my opinion!
MikeR
Bronze Member
Bronze Member
Posts: 399
Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:17 am

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by MikeR »

it doesn't matter how many new signings we get unless we start to play as a team . We need to have a playing style and skill levels that are coached from Academy level through to 1st Team - one day we might then become a Saracens or Exeter again .
POSTIGER
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2988
Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:48 am
Location: In the office pretending to work

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by POSTIGER »

When and where was McGuigan linked with a return out of interest? (Genuine question)
I saw Marika Vunibaka play
sam16111986
Super User
Super User
Posts: 7055
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:27 pm
Location: Shepshed

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by sam16111986 »

POSTIGER wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:09 pm When and where was McGuigan linked with a return out of interest? (Genuine question)
I've seen rumours that he has a relegation clause he's keen to activate. Can't see him coming back here unless TPN decides he wants to go a season early.
POSTIGER
Super User
Super User
Posts: 2988
Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:48 am
Location: In the office pretending to work

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by POSTIGER »

sam16111986 wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:23 pm
POSTIGER wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:09 pm When and where was McGuigan linked with a return out of interest? (Genuine question)
I've seen rumours that he has a relegation clause he's keen to activate. Can't see him coming back here unless TPN decides he wants to go a season early.
Seems unlikely doesn't it? He barely played when he was here and didn't set the world alight. Would be very surprised if he were to return.
I saw Marika Vunibaka play
Scott1
Super User
Super User
Posts: 16783
Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:03 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Scott1 »

If I may,my Dad did hear during the commentary of our game v Newcastle that he was on his way back. I queried it at the time because I didn't watch it live.
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Jimmy Skitz
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4952
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Location: Thurnby Lodge

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Jimmy Skitz »

Hadn't realised Fitzgerald was leaving too
Scuttle
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 885
Joined: Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:13 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Scuttle »

Jimmy Skitz wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:54 pm Hadn't realised Fitzgerald was leaving too
I am not sure he will. GF giving him a lot of praise this week and saying how he displays the spirit the team needs. Not heard he is going anywhere other than rumour on here.
As Good As It Gets
Jimmy Skitz
Super User
Super User
Posts: 4952
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:19 pm
Location: Thurnby Lodge

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Jimmy Skitz »

Scuttle wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 5:03 pm
Jimmy Skitz wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:54 pm Hadn't realised Fitzgerald was leaving too
I am not sure he will. GF giving him a lot of praise this week and saying how he displays the spirit the team needs. Not heard he is going anywhere other than rumour on here.
he's in the confirmed leavers section
Scuttle
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 885
Joined: Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:13 pm

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Scuttle »

Jimmy Skitz wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 5:07 pm
Scuttle wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 5:03 pm
Jimmy Skitz wrote: Wed May 08, 2019 4:54 pm Hadn't realised Fitzgerald was leaving too
I am not sure he will. GF giving him a lot of praise this week and saying how he displays the spirit the team needs. Not heard he is going anywhere other than rumour on here.
he's in the confirmed leavers section
Sure. I just haven't heard/seen anything from Tigers or elsewhere other than on this Forum so I wonder if it is one of those postulations that has gained currency and now appears as fact.
As Good As It Gets
Bud
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 1366
Joined: Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:27 am
Location: Birstall, Leic

Re: LEICESTER TIGERS 2018/19 SQUAD/TRANSFERS/CONTRACT THREAD PART 7

Post by Bud »

Murphy confirmed Fitz leaving in a Radio Leicester interview post Quins game.
Ed
Locked