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Preview: Sale v Leicester

Preview: Sale v Leicester

Freddie Burns and Tommy Bell return to the Leicester Tigers team for Saturday's Aviva Premiership game against Sale in Salford.

Burns warns Tigers about Cipriani

Burns warns Tigers about Cipriani

Leicester fly-half Freddie Burns has warned the Tigers will "have to be switched on" when they face Sale's Danny Cipriani on Saturday.

Landmark an honour for Ayerza

Landmark an honour for Ayerza

Marcos Ayerza says he's honoured to play 200 games for Leicester despite the disappointment of the late defeat to Northampton.

Cockerill reflects on loss, Hartley

Cockerill reflects on loss, Hartley

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill said that he thought Dylan Hartley "might have learned a lesson by now" after his red card on Saturday.

Saints win without sinner Hartley

Saints win without sinner Hartley

Northampton picked up an impressive 23-19 win over Leicester on Saturday, despite losing Dylan Hartley to a red card after 16 minutes.

More Leicester News

  • Preview: Northampton v Leicester PreviewPreview: Northampton v Leicester
  • Kitchener thriving alongside Thorn
  • Toulon may take Tigers fans to court
  • New deals for Tigers trio
  • Cockerill laments inaccuracies
  • Laporte pleased to win scrum battle
  • Toulon gain revenge on Leicester ReportToulon gain revenge on Leicester
  • Preview: Toulon v Leicester PreviewPreview: Toulon v Leicester
  • Crane ready for Toulon rematch
  • Cockerill calls for Castro apology
  • Japan lift Loamanu's lifetime ban
  • Tigers must do it again - Cockerill
  • Castrogiovanni lays into Cockerill
  • Tenacious Tigers topple Toulon ReportTenacious Tigers topple Toulon
  • Guirado wary of Tigers threat
  • Christmas return for Tuilagi
  • Kiwi lock joins Leicester as cover
  • Cockerill sings Williams' praises
  • Williams kicks Leicester to victory ReportWilliams kicks Leicester to victory
  • Preview: Leicester v Wasps PreviewPreview: Leicester v Wasps
  • Tait linked to Bayonne move
  • Croft, Parling to face Toulon?
  • Youngs set for comeback
  • Mauger to coach Leicester
  • We need to be better - Cockerill
  • Tigers climb to fifth with victory ReportTigers climb to fifth with victory
  • Preview: London Welsh v Leicester PreviewPreview: London Welsh v Leicester
  • Italy release Allan and Barbieri
  • Thorn hails Leicester's attitude
  • Tigers, Saracens draw in shootout ReportTigers, Saracens draw in shootout
  • Preview: Leicester v Saracens PreviewPreview: Leicester v Saracens
  • Murphy steps up at Leicester
  • Cole needs more time - Cockerill
  • LV= Cup: SundayLV= Cup: Sunday's teams
  • Boost for England as Cole returns
  • Leicester to kickstart USA pro rugby
  • Tigers well beaten by Barbarians
  • Preview: Leicester v Barbarians PreviewPreview: Leicester v Barbarians
  • Irish rue missed chances
  • LV= Cup Wrap: Saturday
  • Preview: LV= Cup, Round One PreviewPreview: LV= Cup, Round One
  • Leicester land Roberts
  • Burke leaves Leicester
  • Mistakes cost us - Cockerill
  • Scarlets put away limp Leicester ReportScarlets put away limp Leicester
  • Preview: Scarlets v Leicester PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Leicester
  • Tuilagi return date changes again
  • Tuilagi could still feature
  • Leicester turning things around
  • Tuilagi to miss November Tests
  • Youngs hails crucial Tigers victory
  • Team of the Week: Champions Cup
  • Tuilagi in fitness race for All Blacks
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • Mulipola blow hits Leicester
  • English clubs linked with Dusautoir
  • Champions Cup Preview: Pool 3
  • Injury curse strikes Croft
  • Cockerill hits out at Tigers critics
  • Leicester able to smile again ReportLeicester able to smile again
  • Tigers are hurting - Murphy
  • Preview: Leicester v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Leicester v Harlequins
  • Tuilagi comeback against Ulster?
  • Premiership sides ready for Europe
  • Job risk doesn't worry Cockerill
  • Tigers injury crisis shocks Thorn
  • Tigers sign up in-form full-back
  • Cockerill bites back at accusations
  • Wales lock joins Leicester on loan
  • Gloucester put Tigers to the sword ReportGloucester put Tigers to the sword
  • Preview: Gloucester v Leicester PreviewPreview: Gloucester v Leicester
  • Cockerill fears diving outbreak
  • Deacon's future in doubt
  • Parling out until December
  • Geraghty sinks Tigers at the death ReportGeraghty sinks Tigers at the death
  • Preview: Leicester v London Irish PreviewPreview: Leicester v London Irish
  • Cockerill fumes at referee after loss
  • Cockerill demands Tigers response
  • Parling faces uncertain future
  • Tigers scrum-half banned for stamping
  • England lose duo to shoulder injuries
  • We got what we deserved - Cockerill
  • Tigers embarrassed by brilliant Bath ReportTigers embarrassed by brilliant Bath
  • Preview: Bath v Leicester PreviewPreview: Bath v Leicester
  • Salary cap increase confirmed
  • Burns progressing well - Cockerill
  • Tigers win on the road at Exeter ReportTigers win on the road at Exeter
  • Preview: Exeter v Leicester PreviewPreview: Exeter v Leicester
  • I'll be mad for it - Croft
  • Slater out for 'several months'
  • Cockerill hails Goneva's fine start
  • Leicester cruise past Newcastle ReportLeicester cruise past Newcastle
  • Preview: Leicester v Newcastle PreviewPreview: Leicester v Newcastle
  • Thorn keen to make his mark at Tigers
  • Fit-again Croft raring to go
  • Leicester Tigers Fixtures
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Fixture Details
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Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 27
Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Preview
Sunday , January 4
Leicester Tigers vs Bath 14:00
Saturday , January 10
Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers 15:15
Saturday , February 14
Leicester vs Gloucester 15:00
Saturday , February 21
London Irish vs Leicester 15:00
Saturday , February 28
Leicester vs Sale 15:00
Sunday , March 8
Newcastle vs Leicester 15:00
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European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Leicester vs Scarlets TBC
Saturday , January 24
Ulster vs Leicester TBC
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LV= Cup
Saturday , January 31
Leicester vs Northampton 15:00
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Fixture Details
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Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 20
Northampton 23 - 19 Leicester Tigers Northampton vs Leicester Tigers Report
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European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , December 13
Toulon 23 - 8 Leicester Tigers Toulon vs Leicester Tigers Report
Sunday , December 7
Leicester Tigers 25 - 21 Toulon Leicester Tigers vs Toulon Report
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Aviva Premiership
Saturday , November 29
Leicester Tigers 18 - 16 Wasps
Sunday , November 23
London Welsh 5 - 26 Leicester Tigers
Sunday , November 16
Leicester Tigers 21 - 21 Saracens
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LV= Cup
Sunday , November 9
Leicester 29 - 13 Sale Sharks
More LV= Cup results
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Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
5 Sale Sharks 10 28
6 Wasps 10 26
7 Leicester Tigers 10 26
8 Harlequins 10 23
9 Gloucester 10 20
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