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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Tigers finish second after dispatching Newcastle
Gallagher PremiershipLeicester Tigers (14) 42Tries: Liebenberg, Bassett, Kata, Heyes, Rogerson, Hassell-Collins Cons: Pollard 4, Volavola 2 Newcastle Falcons (6) 20Tries: Leatherbarrow, Arnold Cons: Connon 2 Pens: Connon 2 Leicester Tigers secured a second-placed Premiership finish and a home play-off semi-final by beating Newcastle took until the 17th minute for Tigers to grab their first try through Hanro Liebenberg thanks to fellow South African Pollard's fast hands, just a minute after Brett Connon put bottom side Falcons ahead with a Louis Brown's sin-binning halfway through the first period did not help Newcastle but the visitors repelled Tigers' attacks up until the 31st minute when Josh Bassett raced down to score in the failed to stay as competitive in the second half as tries from Solomone Kata, Joe Heyes, Matt Rogerson and Ollie Hassell-Collins meant Leicester ran away with a bonus-point victory and a home semi-final against Sale next to follow.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cardiff centre Jennings signs new contract
Cardiff centre Rory Jennings has signed a new deal to stay at the Arms 29, arrived from Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2024 and made 17 appearances during his debut season."Rory has added massive value to the club both on and off the field," said Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt."His input to our game off the field has been excellent and has brought exactly what we'd hoped for on the field."Jennings will continue to compete with Ben Thomas, while helping to bring the likes of Wales Under-20s centre Steffan Emanuel through."It was an easy decision for me to make in the end," said Jennings."We have a squad with a huge amount of talent and potential, and I have been impressed with the staff and players from the moment I joined."
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland international Chris Harris makes Bath move
Previously with Newcastle Falcons, Harris made 158 Premiership appearances across the two clubs and has 34 tries to his name. The 46-cap Scotland man said of joining his new club: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to join Bath and get to play with some great friends and great talent. Read more: 'The culture translates on the pitch and I'm excited to get started.' Johann van Graan, Bath's head of rugby, said: 'We are very excited that Chris will be joining us on injury dispensation for Ollie [Lawrence]. 'Chris is a leader, and an excellent all-round player, who wants to add to our fourth-year journey. 'I believe Chris' best is yet to come and he will fit in very well with our family-first environment.' Harris will be reunited with long-time Scotland colleague Finn Russell when he moves to The Rec, while Bath could field an all-Scottish midfield next season with Scotland's Cam Redpath also in van Graan's squad. Earlier this season, Harris said he hoped the door was not closed on his international career. Read more: However, the 34-year-old, a Lions test starter four years ago, has not played for Scotland since the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory over Romania.
CNA
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Former England fullback Brown to retire
Former England fullback Mike Brown will retire from rugby at the end of this season, his club Leicester Tigers said on Tuesday, and the 39-year-old is bowing out with a call for unity to the game's authorities. Brown made 72 appearances for England between 2007 and 2018, winning three Six Nations titles and being named Player of the Championship in 2014, the only English player to receive the award. "After a great deal of reflection, the time feels right to step away from professional rugby and officially retire from the game that has shaped my life in so many ways," Brown said in a letter posted on Leicester's website. Brown spent 16 years at Harlequins, winning two Premiership titles and a European Challenge Cup, before joining Newcastle Falcons in 2021 for one season and signing for Leicester in 2023. He was excluded from England's training camp before the 2019 World Cup after an altercation with teammate Ben Te'o, and neither player made the tournament squad under coach Eddie Jones. Brown's letter included a plea to club owners, league executives and the sport's governing bodies. "My hope is that you come together, think beyond the short term, and make the bold, unselfish decisions needed to allow rugby to thrive once again," he wrote.
Reuters
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Former England fullback Brown to retire
May 20 (Reuters) - Former England fullback Mike Brown will retire from rugby at the end of this season, his club Leicester Tigers said on Tuesday, and the 39-year-old is bowing out with a call for unity to the game's authorities. Brown made 72 appearances for England between 2007 and 2018, winning three Six Nations titles and being named Player of the Championship in 2014, the only English player to receive the award. "After a great deal of reflection, the time feels right to step away from professional rugby and officially retire from the game that has shaped my life in so many ways," Brown said in a letter posted on Leicester's website. Brown spent 16 years at Harlequins, winning two Premiership titles and a European Challenge Cup, before joining Newcastle Falcons in 2021 for one season and signing for Leicester in 2023. He was excluded from England's training camp before the 2019 World Cup after an altercation with teammate Ben Te'o, and neither player made the tournament squad under coach Eddie Jones. Brown's letter included a plea to club owners, league executives and the sport's governing bodies. "My hope is that you come together, think beyond the short term, and make the bold, unselfish decisions needed to allow rugby to thrive once again," he wrote.
