Leicester Tigers team for Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final

Posted on May 11, 2012 in Leicester Tigers, Premiership

George Chuter will make his 200th starting appearance for Leicester Tigers in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final against Saracens at Welford Road (5.30pm).

England international hooker Chuter became the first player to reach 250 Premiership appearances in the win over Bath last Saturday which secured a home game in the semi-finals and reaches another personal landmark this weekend.

Ben Youngs, George Skivington and Graham Kitchener return to the Tigers squad after missing last Saturday’s Round 22 victory.

Tigers have reached the semi-final stages of the competition for an eighth successive year and face Saracens in a repeat of the last two Premiership Finals.

Tickets for Saturday’s game are available now from the Tigers ticket office. Call in at Welford Road or the Club Store in Market Street, Leicester, or phone the hotline on 0844 856 1880. Or book online at www.leicestertigers.com

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Ben Youngs on Leicester Tigers v Saracens Aviva Premiership Semi-Final

Posted on May 10, 2012 in emb, Leicester Tigers, Premiership, Saracens

It is thought that Ben Youngs will be fit for next Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Rugby semi-final against Saracens.

Scrum-half Youngs missed the Tigers’ final home game of the regular season, a 28-3 win over Bath, with a hamstring injury.

But Leicester Tigers’ Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill thinks that Youngs and his Tigers and England team-mate Toby Flood will both be fit for the showdown with the team they have faced in the last two finals, winning the first and losing the second.

He said: "Ben could have played but we didn’t need to take that risk. Toby, I’m not sure of the extent of his injury, I think it’s an ankle. He could have carried on but there was no point in taking any risks."

Leicester stayed on course for an eighth successive Aviva Premiership Rugby final with a comfortable three-try win which clinched second place, while Saracens finished third after an even better win over Exeter.

The winners of the Leicester-Saracens showdown at Welford Road next Saturday will meet the winners of the other semi-final between Harlequins and Northampton in the final at Twickenham.

In this video Ben Youngs gives his thoughts on the Saracens team and the play offs in general.

Semi-final ticket sales top 10,000 in 24 hours at Leicester Tigers

Posted on May 8, 2012 in Leicester Tigers, Premiership

Leicester Tigers have sold more than 10,000 tickets in the first 24 hours for next Saturday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final at Welford Road.

Tickets only went on sale at full-time in Tigers’ 28-3 victory over Bath on Saturday which guaranteed second place in the Aviva Premiership Rugby table and a home semi-final.

Tigers face defending champions Saracens at Welford Road next Saturday (5.30pm) with a place in the final at stake. The two sides have met in the last two Premiership Finals at Twickenham, recording one win each.

The Tigers ticket office reported roaring trade immediately after Saturday’s game and also throughout Sunday. The office is open again 10am-4pm on Bank Holiday Monday.

Semi-finals are not included in Tigers season tickets but season ticket holders will have their seats/places reserved until 4pm on Monday (May 7). A special discounted price will apply until that time for season ticket holders too.

Tickets are on general sale to all supporters and there is no restriction on numbers you can purchase, subject to availability.

Under-10s season ticket holders must apply for their free ticket, which will only be available if accompanied by an adult season ticket holder and if requested before 4pm on Monday.

Members will be guaranteed a ticket if they would like one but must contact the ticket office by 4pm on Monday to confirm payment.

All other supporters can also buy now. There is no restriction on ticket numbers you can purchase, subject to availability.

Tigers ticket office opening hours:
Bank Holiday Monday: 10.00am-4.00pm
Tuesday: 8.30am-5.00pm
Wednesday: 8.30am-8.00pm
Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm
Friday: 8.30am-5.00pm
Saturday: from 9.00am

Cal in at Welford Road or phone the Tigers ticket hotline on 0844 856 1880 (option 2).

Or purchase online at www.leicestertigers.com. Season ticket holders need to log-in with the reference number found on season ticket cards and will find their seat/place appear automatically in the shopping basket.

There is no booking fee for any online sales for the semi-final.

Agulla lands Leicester Tigers awards double

Posted on May 2, 2012 in Leicester Tigers, Premiership

Horacio Agulla was a double winner at the Leicester Tigers Supporters’ Annual Awards.

More than 400 supporters joined the Tigers coaching staff and players for Tuesday night’s awards dinner in the Premiership Suite in the Caterpillar Stand at Welford Road.

Agulla won the fans’ vote for the Player of the Year and Try of the Season for his dramatic late score against Northampton Saints at Welford Road.

The Argentina international wing, who has scored six tries in 23 appearances this season, said: “I would like to thank the supporters for voting for me. Leicester Tigers is a special club and it is an honour to be named player of the year.”

George Chuter, the Premiership’s record appearance-maker, took home an Omega watch courtesy of sponsors Goldsmiths, after winning the Outstanding Service award.

Chuter said: “This is a great place to be. It is full of history and you can see that every match day at Welford Road.

“The club, the coaches, the set-up and the fans are fantastic and it is all conducive to a really great rugby club. That makes people come here and stay here.”

Back rower Julian Salvi, who has scored five tries in 28 appearances, won the Best Newcomer award and said: “It means everything to be part of this rugby club and to receive the award.

“I am aware of the quality of the Tigers players who have worn the No 7 shirt in the past. It spurs you on and makes you want to strive to be better.”

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New Tigers shirt unveiled

Posted on Apr 27, 2012 in English Rugby, Leicester, Leicester Tigers, Premiership

Leicester Tigers have unveiled their 2012/13 playing shirt, together with fans replica kits. The official replica Leicester Tigers Home Pro Rugby jersey features the new ‘loop 21′ neck design with sublimated lower body and shoulders with taping detail. The body of the shirt sports the iconic tiger stripes towards the lower torso and sponsor logos printed onto the chest area. The club logo can be found on the upper left chest of the jersey. Completing this new Tigers jersey for 2012 is contrasting white taping throughout and Caterpillar sponsor branding printed onto the back and sleeves making this a must have for any Tigers fan.