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Young to join ambitious Tigers

Young to join ambitious Tigers

Newcastle scrum-half Micky Young says Leicester's ambition to win titles is the major reason behind his move to the Tigers.

Cockerill sees red after dramatic draw

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill was left unimpressed with the his team after they let slip a fourteen-point lead at Welford Road.

Gloucester snatch draw at Welford Road

A try in the last minute saw Gloucester snatch a 41-41 draw away to Aviva Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Preview: Leicester v Gloucester

Aviva Premiership pace-setters Leicester have made five changes to their pack for the top-four clash against Gloucester at Welford Road.

No time for sulking - Cockerill

Leicester coach Richard Cockerill has warned his team that they cannot dwell on their Heineken Cup exit as there is work to be done.

More Leicester News

  • Tigers to fund Welford Road expansion
  • Cockerill praises beaten Tigers
  • Nacewa magic wins it for Leinster ReportNacewa magic wins it for Leinster
  • Preview: Leinster v Leicester PreviewPreview: Leinster v Leicester
  • Tigers half-backs are key - Nacewa
  • Leinster are favourites - Murphy
  • Marler and Ayerza pay for fisticuffs
  • We know we can win - Tuilagi
  • Tigers sneak win over Quins ReportTigers sneak win over Quins
  • Preview: Harlequins v Leicester PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Leicester
  • Century delights older Tuilagi
  • Cockerill hails half-backs
  • Tigers maul Bath ReportTigers maul Bath
  • Preview: Bath v Leicester PreviewPreview: Bath v Leicester
  • Tuilagi learning Leicester lesson
  • Saracens win at Welford Road ReportSaracens win at Welford Road
  • Preview: Leicester v Saracens PreviewPreview: Leicester v Saracens
  • Crane return lifts Leicester
  • Leicester on a roll ReportLeicester on a roll
  • Preview: Sale v Leicester PreviewPreview: Sale v Leicester
  • It's just hard work - Cockerill
  • Croft's focus on Tigers
  • Top Wasps job not for me - Edwards
  • Tigers too good for Wasps ReportTigers too good for Wasps
  • Preview: Leicester v Wasps PreviewPreview: Leicester v Wasps
  • Cockerill pleased with strength in depth
  • Leeds push Leicester all the way ReportLeeds push Leicester all the way
  • Preview: Leeds Carnegie v Leicester PreviewPreview: Leeds Carnegie v Leicester
  • Cole looking to make his mark
  • Hawkins in hot water
  • Hipkiss relishing Bath link-up
  • Hawkins sees red as Bath win ReportHawkins sees red as Bath win
  • Preview: Leicester v Bath PreviewPreview: Leicester v Bath
  • Bath snap up Hipkiss
  • Hipkiss could depart Tigers
  • Cockerill looks at the positives
  • Third time lucky for Exeter
  • Preview: Exeter v Leicester PreviewPreview: Exeter v Leicester
  • Tigers confirm Tait reports
  • Tigers seal deal for Tait?
  • Castro staying with Leicester
  • Crane does not fear Leinster
  • Crane treble trounces Treviso ReportCrane treble trounces Treviso
  • Tigers urged to stick to basics
  • Preview: Leicester v Treviso PreviewPreview: Leicester v Treviso
  • Waldrom fired up for return clash
  • Tigers make plain title ambitions
  • Tigers tick box against Scarlets ReportTigers tick box against Scarlets
  • Preview: Scarlets v Leicester PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Leicester
  • Saints clash the ideal workout - Flood
  • Kidney resigned to losing Murphy
  • Tigers sign Falcons prop
  • Injury concerns for England and Saints
  • Tigers nous too much for Saints ReportTigers nous too much for Saints
  • Preview: Leicester v Northampton PreviewPreview: Leicester v Northampton
  • Relief for table-topping Leicester
  • Crane lifts Tigers to summit ReportCrane lifts Tigers to summit
  • Preview: Exeter v Leicester PreviewPreview: Exeter v Leicester
  • Tigers demolish hapless Sharks ReportTigers demolish hapless Sharks
  • Preview: Leicester v Sale PreviewPreview: Leicester v Sale
  • All square at Welford Road ReportAll square at Welford Road
  • Preview: Leicester v Perpignan PreviewPreview: Leicester v Perpignan
  • Perpignan tame Tigers ReportPerpignan tame Tigers
  • Preview: Perpignan v Leicester PreviewPreview: Perpignan v Leicester
  • Tigers beat Irish to go second ReportTigers beat Irish to go second
  • Preview: London Irish v Leicester PreviewPreview: London Irish v Leicester
  • Leicester ground faltering Falcons ReportLeicester ground faltering Falcons
  • Preview: Leicester v Newcastle PreviewPreview: Leicester v Newcastle
  • Leicester back to winning ways ReportLeicester back to winning ways
  • Preview: Leicester v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Leicester v Harlequins
  • Ospreys tame the Tigers ReportOspreys tame the Tigers
  • Preview: Ospreys v Leicester PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Leicester
  • Wallabies hold off gutsy Leicester ReportWallabies hold off gutsy Leicester
  • Preview: Leicester v Australia PreviewPreview: Leicester v Australia
  • Quins stun Tigers in LV= Cup opener ReportQuins stun Tigers in LV= Cup opener
  • Preview: Leicester v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Leicester v Harlequins
  • Vainikolo late show sinks Leicester ReportVainikolo late show sinks Leicester
  • Preview: Gloucester v Leicester PreviewPreview: Gloucester v Leicester
  • FloodFlood's perfect seven wins it for Tigers
  • Preview: Leicester v Bath PreviewPreview: Leicester v Bath
  • Heineken statement from six-try Tigers ReportHeineken statement from six-try Tigers
  • Preview: Leicester v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Leicester v Scarlets
  • Tigers edge Treviso at the death ReportTigers edge Treviso at the death
  • Preview: Treviso v Leicester PreviewPreview: Treviso v Leicester
  • Saracens control the champs ReportSaracens control the champs
  • Preview: Saracens v Leicester PreviewPreview: Saracens v Leicester
  • Leicester lash Leeds ReportLeicester lash Leeds
  • Preview: Leicester v Leeds Carnegie PreviewPreview: Leicester v Leeds Carnegie
  • Leicester Tigers Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
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Aviva Premiership
Friday , April 22
Newcastle vs Leicester 18:00
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Recent Results
Fixture Details
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Aviva Premiership
Saturday , April 16
Leicester 41 - 41 Gloucester Leicester vs Gloucester Report
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Heineken Cup
Saturday , April 9
Leinster 17 - 10 Leicester Leinster vs Leicester Report
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Aviva Premiership
Saturday , April 2
Harlequins 13 - 17 Leicester Harlequins vs Leicester Report
Saturday , March 26
Bath 6 - 37 Leicester
Saturday , March 5
Leicester 14 - 15 Saracens
More Aviva Premiership results
  • Table
Pool 5
Heineken Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Perpignan 6 22
2 Leicester Tigers 6 22
3 Scarlets 6 15
4 Treviso 6 1
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I made the right choice - Barritt

In an exclusive interview, Saracens centre Brad Barritt discusses his decision to leave South Africa and his prospects in England.

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In pictures: Premiership weekend

We look back at the best images from the weekend's action in the Aviva Premiership.

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