Leicester tigers to play in historic us rugby match bbc sport. Purchase tickets for the leicester tigers and get started. A collection of leicester tigers rugby shirts and jerseys. Giving the look and feel of the traditional english blazer but with the styling and cut of a more comfortable mens jacket. Jan 12, 2020 leicester tigers booked their place in the lasteight of the european chalenge cup with a 3020 win over cardiff blues at welford road. Official cotton traders leicester tigers home player issue rugby shirt from the 200708 season. The rfu has suspended all rugby activity in england, at both professional and community level, including training, playing and rugby education courses until april 14. Welford road is a rugby union stadium in leicester, england, and is the home ground for leicester tigers. Yes, id like to receive emails from leicester tigers including news, promotional information and messages from our partners. Leicester tigers served up a mixed bag as northampton saints grab. A leicester tigers flag flies during a premiership clash with wasps at. Leicester tigers begin work on biggest rugby stadium bbc news. The tigers patch is massive, and covers way more than just leicestershire, he said. Once you have entered the stadium, card and contactless payments is the only method of payment.
Premium mens blazer in the colours of leicester tigers 2. Leicester tigers parking car parks, street parking. Nothing stands out better in a rugby stadium then our blazers. They play in premiership rugby, englands top division of rugby. Leicester tigers booked their place in the lasteight of the european chalenge cup with a 3020 win over cardiff blues at welford road. Based in the east midlands, the leicester tigers experience is easily. Leicester tigers will host international opposition in september with argentina providing the opposition in the marcos ayerza testimonial challenge. Leicester tigers fury as welford road is snubbed daily mail online. Leicester tigers are to help launch a professional rugby union league in the us by playing in a historic match. Playing at the 25,000 capacity welford road stadium, the current face of the tigers is the england flyhalf george ford, however, leicester have had many great players over the years including england rugby world cup winning captain martin johnson, rory and tony underwood and all black legend josh kronfeld. If you time your tour right, we will combine your leicester tigers rugby experience with a live game to see the star players in action. Patch stadium announcer for leicester tigers youtube. Patrick fox was chosen to be stadium announcer for jtc takeover day for leicester tigers v exeter chiefs on sat 28 march 2015.
We have a record season tickets for three years and we just need more space. Leicester tigers sale can be a huge success just look what. Parking at welford road stadium if youre visiting the home of the tigers, our ncp leicester welford road car park has over 500 spaces and is conveniently located just down the road of the ground. Based in the east midlands, the leicester tigers experience is easily accessible by coach, and also gives you several options in regards to accommodation, such as nottingham, birmingham, leicester or derby. Tries from sam lewis, jordan olowofela and ben white. Leicester tigers 201617 fixtures and results rugby. Formed in 1880 with the amalgamation of the leicester societies afc, leicester amateur fc and leicester alert rugby clubs, the team would only go on to wear their famous scarlet, green and white. View all hotels near welford road stadium on tripadvisor. May 28, 2015 work begins on a new stand at leicester tigers stadium. Shop leicester tigers rugby kits, training ranges, rugby accessories and equipment at the official leicester tigers online store. Youngs to captain leicester tigers by rugby week on 18th july 2016. Leicester tigers rugby club news, results, fixtures, team. Complete with guinness premier patch on the sleeve.
Leicester tigers ultimate rugby players, news, fixtures. Tigers kits unveiled ahead of new season leicester tigers. How the numbers stack up for leicester tigers trip to face sale. Ultimate rugby players, news, fixtures and live results. History of leicester tigers rugby club centurion rugby. Leicester tigers is the foremost rugby union club in the country with silverware both in domestic and european competitions. Home rugby news leicester tigers unveil new 201819 kits. Located on the southern edge of the city centre, tigers moved in after a nomadic existence in the clubs early years but quickly established home there, building two impressive stands and a clubhouse. Leicester tigers 201617 fixtures and results rugby union. The club was founded in 1880 and since 1892 plays its home matches at welford road stadium in the south of the city.
The club have been based at welford road since 1892 which today holds the title of the largest purposebuilt club rugby stadium in england. The stadium and access to crumbie car park are on your right hand side. Leicester tigers are no longer up for sale, the premiership club saying the impact of brexit and the coronavirus combined with a lack of suitable investors has scuppered their plans published. Aviva premiership rugby club leicester tigers have announced that tom youngs has been appointed as club captain ahead of the 201617 season. This category contains players who have played for english rugby union team leicester football club leicester tigers past and present. The ground was opened on 10 september 1892 and is located between aylestone road and welford road on the southern edge of the city centre.
Leicester tigers officially leicester football club is an english professional rugby union club based in leicester, england. We use your data to personalise and improve your experience on our platforms and provide information, products and services that are relevant to you from leicester tigers and our partners. Based at welford road, the largest designated club rugby stadium in. Mar 28, 2015 patrick fox was chosen to be stadium announcer for jtc takeover day for leicester tigers v exeter chiefs on sat 28 march 2015. The ground was developed in two main periods, either side of the first world war stands were built on both sides and then between 1995 and 2016 both ends were developed and the north side redeveloped. Leicester tigers tuesday, november 22nd 2016 bristol rugby host leicester tigers in the aviva premiership at ashton gate on friday 7. Crusaders vs stormers at orangetheory stadium 2nd may 2020. Evidently tigers are not envisaging a quick fix and that is for the best. This car park can be booked in advance online to ensure that you dont get caught without a space on match day. For a list of those selected for international rugby whilst at the club see list of leicester tigers players selected for international rugby.
But tigers also gave up four tries and while saints flyhalf james. Legendary players and memorable seasons from the years gone by. Purchase tickets for the leicester tigers and get started planning your next fun rugby outing by using our website. Leicester tigers 201718 fixtures and results rugby union. Formed in 1880, leicester tigers are now the most successful club in the history of english rugby, having won backtoback heineken cups in 2001 and 2002 as well as having qualified for the most heineken. Welford road stadium leicester 2020 all you need to know. Quality jerseys from the most memorable seasons of yesteryear.
The famous green, red and white leicester rugby shirt is one. The ground was opened on 10 september 1892 and is located between aylestone road and. Any side that does that on their own patch, should go on to win a match. Tigers new home shirt is along traditional lines and features a green base with red and. But it was not to be as a mathew tait try brought the scores level and then flood held his nerve from the kicking tee to give them the win. The club has today revealed the leicester tigers home and alternate kits to be worn during the 201920 campaign. Official leicester tigers rugby union shirts, kits.
Leicester tigers tickets tickets 20202021 schedule. Wikimedia commons has media related to players of leicester tigers this category contains players who have played for english rugby union team leicester football club leicester tigers past and. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for leicester tigers stadium in leicester from, the uks biggest entertainment website. The club is aware that the current ncp and crumbie car parks are used by members of the public, including staff and visitors to the leicester royal infirmary. Richard cockerills side will play a combined american team the rough riders in. Car parks are within easy walking distance of the city centre, with its shopping and recreational. Sep 11, 2019 leicester tigers have unveiled the colours that they hope will carry them to success in the 201920 season. Leicester tigers begin work on biggest rugby stadium.
Feb 4, 2017 relive leicester tigers 20062007 season with this original cotton traders away profit rugby shirt. Located on the southern edge of the city centre, tigers moved in after a nomadic existence in the clubs early years but quickly established home there, building two. Latest club historian, mark hoskins takes a look back at a famous bristol victory in our latest past encounters feature latest mark irish will leave bristol bears at the end of his contract to join. Parking spaces are available at the king power stadium, a 10minute walk away, for. Australia send a message to six nations over world rugby vote. Leicester tigers ultimate rugby players, news, fixtures and. Leicester tigers claim 3020 win over cardiff blues in.
Leicester tigers have unveiled the colours that they hope will carry them to success in the 201920 season. Parking is not available at leicester tigers on match days. Leicester has over 7,500 offstreet and 0 onstreet car parking spaces for public use. Sharks aj bell stadium is always a tough place to visit for any side. The famous green, red and white leicester rugby shirt is one of the most instantly recognisable in club rugby and the current shirt, made by kukri, is available for you to buy today in mens, womens. Stadium ahead in approx 1 mile keep right at traffic lights to follow road around stadium through three sets of traffic lights turn right on to aylestone road the stadium and access to crumbie car park are on your right hand side. Welford road stadium leicester 2020 all you need to. It became the home ground for the club very early on in 1892 when the ground officially opened with a game against leicester rugby union. Car parks are within easy walking distance of the city centre, with its shopping and recreational facilities and onstreet parking is conveniently located on many city centre streets. Only one club ground kingsholm, gloucester is on the list, along with two test rugby venues, twickenham and the millennium stadium. The tigers won 170 in front of a crowd of just 1,100 spectators.
We have a record season tickets for three years and we just need more. Take a look at this 360 virtual tour of the leicester tigers rugby stadium. Welford road is the current home ground of the leicester tigers built on the edge of the city centre between aylestone and welford road. Leicester tigers 201718 fixtures and results rugby.
Work begins on a new stand at leicester tigers stadium. Unofficial leicester tigers news, views and message boards. Leicester tigers squad ultimate rugby players, news. Modelled by new signings ew viljoen, jaco taute and nephi leatigaga plus supporters young player of the season in 201819, jake kerr, the new home shirt features a green base with traditional red and white hoops the home kit is completed with green shorts, while the classic. The rugby ground guide welford road leicester tigers. You also have 36 who admittidly is out of form, agulla we were told went so he could play international rugby but signed for bath and still played in the 4n. Tigers new home shirt is along traditional lines and features a green base with red.
Welford road stadium has been home to the leicester tigers since september 1892 and now has a capacity of 25,849, making it the largest purposebuilt club rugby ground in the uk. Leicester tigers to play in historic us rugby match bbc. Rugby stadium guides newcastle falcons kingston park stadium guide. Update for leicester tigers supporters leicester tigers. Leicester tigers unveil new home and away kits for 201920. Leicester tigers parking car parks, street parking, private. Tigers rugby development officer joe reynolds is heading up the project, which aims to highlight the existing links between partner clubs in nottingham and the 10time english champions as well as encourage young players to get involved with rugby. The first phase of the development was a new 10,000 seat north stand granby halls side, taking overall capacity from 17,498 to 24,000. Rizzo, tigerbeat, tigers press office, tigers webmaster.
Saracens uncharacteristic winless run is finally over after securing their first win since october with victory over leicester tigers in a christmas eve feast. Tries from sam lewis, jordan olowofela and ben white, along. Aviva premiership rugby club leicester tigers have announced that tom youngs has been appointed as club captain ahead of the. Ultimate rugby is a dynamic rugby website and mobile app containing the latest news, realtime live scores, videos, competitions, social media and player interaction for all tierone rugby worldwide.
1235 1201 996 66 423 65 1361 251 272 1371 1085 1618 1308 678 1316 1619 807 215 1379 429 1358 650 771 1437 361 1035 755 1101 628 808 1326