Leicester Tigers

Premiership: Pollard steers Leicester to comeback win

Handre Pollard’s 14-point haul helped Leicester Tigers seal a comeback victory, while Springbok prop Thomas du Toit opened his try-scoring account for Bath.

Premiership: Pollard back in the saddle

Handre Pollard enjoyed an eventful first start of the Premiership season, helping Leicester Tigers stun the defending champions, while Jaco Coetzee’s try wrapped up a big win for Bath.

Leicester's Handre Pollard in action during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday November 11, 2023.

Pollard returns for Premiership derby

Handre Pollard will make his first appearance of the season for Leicester Tigers in the East Midlands derby against defending champions Northampton Saints.

Cheika fumes over Premiership ban

Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers reacts during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Polly to fly the Leicester coop?

Two-time Springbok world champion Handre Pollard is reportedly considering a return to Japanese club rugby after his Leicester Tigers contract expires at the end of the season.

Cheika cops ban for ‘disrespect’

Leicester boss Michael Cheika has been hit with a suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor.

Cheika aiming for lengthy Leicester stay

Michael Cheika says he hopes to turn a one-year contract with Leicester into a longstanding arrangement as the Australian looks to revive the Tigers’ fortunes.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 27: Michael Cheika head coach of Argentina gestures prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Argentina and England at Stade de France on October 27, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Cheika to coach Bok champion

Michael Cheika will link up with Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard next season after the former Australia and Argentina coach was unveiled as the new Leicester Tigers boss.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Handre Pollard (C) of Leicester Tigers celebrates with team mates after scoring their third try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leicester Tigers and DHL Stormers at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Leicester fined for breach of salary cap

Leicester Tigers have paid an ‘over-run tax’ from Premiership Rugby relating to a breach of salary cap regulations during the 2019-20 season, it has been announced.