Leicester Tigers

Watch: The best of Bok bruiser Wiese

Jasper Wiese is primed and ready to succeed Duane Vermeulen as the starting Springbok No 8, as this compilation video of his best bumps and carries shows.

‘Polly of old’ continues to roar

Playmaker Handre Pollard is flourishing at Leicester Tigers, showcasing a remarkable transformation from his underwhelming stint with Montpellier, writes MARK KEOHANE.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Bath boss in awe of ‘too good’ Boks

Johann van Graan admits Bath have “no specific plan” to stop Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning pivot Handre Pollard on Sunday, while hailing Jasper Wiese’s dynamism.

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

Pollard ‘second best in Britain’

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has cracked second place in a list of the top 30 players currently plying their trade in Britain.

Wiese parts ways with Tigers

English club Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese at the end of the season.

Dobson rues ‘kick in the guts’

John Dobson cut a figure of mixed emotions after the DHL Stormers side missing 13 regulars so nearly upset a powerhouse Leicester Tigers team at Welford Road.

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.

Pollard saves Tigers from Stormers upstarts

Handre Pollard scored a 20-point haul as Leicester Tigers survived a stunning performance from the DHL Stormers in the opening round of the Champions Cup on Sunday.

LIVE: Leicester Tigers vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers kick off their #InvestecChampionsCup campaign against Leicester Tigers. #LEIvSTO

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Connor Evans of the Stormers tackled by Giovanni Montemauri of Zebre Parma during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Proud Stormers ‘amped’ to wrestle Tigers

John Dobson has vowed the DHL Stormers will battle with everything they have against a powered-up Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup match on Sunday.