Podcasts about Leicester Tigers

The Champions Cup 2025–26 delivered one of its wildest results yet — and we're joined by Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn after his side produced a European classic, coming from 21–0 down to beat six-time champions Toulouse 28–21 at Scotstoun in a result that sent shockwaves across Europe.In this episode of Maul or Nothing, the Glasgow skipper gives inside insight straight from the dressing room, before we break down Round 2 of the Champions Cup, debate whether rotation is killing the competition, and ask who is actually taking Europe seriously.

Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup draws to a close so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs gather in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to review the action. Leinster defeated a gritty Leicester Tigers, Glasgow Warriors produced a stirring comeback to beat Toulouse and Bath's tournament hopes were slashed in Toulon.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Leinster team is out for tomorrow night's trip to Leicester Tigers.Munster gear up for the visit of Gloucester to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday,And could New Zealand make a play for Ronan O'Gara to join the All Blacks backroom?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Preview also available on our YouTube channelOur guest : MARK JACKSONLEINSTER :15. Jimmy O'Brien14. Tommy O'Brien 13. Rieko Ioane 12. Robbie Henshaw11. James Lowe 10. Harry Byrne 9. Jamison Gibson-Park1. Paddy McCarthy 2. Rónan Kelleher 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Joe McCarthy5. James Ryan 6. Jack Conan 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris (c)16. Dan Sheehan 17. Jack Boyle 18. Thomas Clarkson 19. Diarmuid Mangan20. Max Deegan 21. Luke McGrath 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Ciarán FrawleyLEICESTER TIGERS15 Freddie Steward 14 Adam Radwan 13 Will Wand12 Solomone Kata 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins 10 Billy Searle 9 Tom Whiteley1 Nicky Smith 2 Jamie Blamire 3 Joe Heyes 4 Cameron Henderson5 Harry Wells 6 James Thompson 7 Tommy Reffell (c) 8 Joaquin Moro16 Finn Theobald Thomas 17 Archie van der Flier 18 Will Hurd 19 Tom Manz20 Sam Williams 21 Ollie Allan 22 Orlando Bailey 23 Joseph WoodwardInvestec Champions Cup 25/26 - Round 2Friday, December 12, 2025Mattioli Woods Welford RoadKO 8pmLive on : Premier Sports 1Referee - Pierre Brousset (Fra)AR1 - Vincent Blasco Baque (Fra)AR2 - Julien Caulier (Fra)TMO - Tual Trainini (Fra)Where to find Harpin' On Rugbyhttps://linktr.ee/harpinonrugbyCOMMENT/SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill,Coming up today, we hear from Jack Conan ahead of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup clash away to Leicester Tigers,Is rugby being ruined by the recent increase of kicking in the game?And Aoife Wafer is in line to make her debut for PWR side Harlequins this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, plus hear reaction from inside the Tigers camp.

This week, we're talking about something every hospitality person knows all too well: pain.Back pain. Neck pain. Shoulder pain. “I've been on my feet for 14 hours” pain. But what if… most of it isn't actually coming from your body?Enter Gemma McFall (Gemma McFall – Pain Reprocessing Therapist)— Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, former hotel HR leader, Disney alum, and the only person whose first hospitality shift involved covering herself in six bowls of soup.A true industry baptism.

With Mike unavailable, Iain Morton comes off the bench this week to discuss the latest twists and turns in the George Martin saga, look over a well-fought win over Newcastle and preview a tough voyage to La Rochelle. In amongst this, we ponder if a real life tiger did meet Martin Johnson in the 90's!

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Geoff Parling and Tom Whitely.

Post match analysis with Vicky Macqueen plus reaction from coach Brett Deacon.

After another heavy defeat against Saracens Women, Jacob thought it would be cool to do something a bit different to lighten the mood, therefore Zoe McGrady of BBC Radio Leicester dials in to chat about her journey to hosting the Women's Sport Show, her background being a Leicester City groundskeeper and her love for the Tigers Women team. Stay tuned for Zoe's tales of how difficult it was to tell people at her uni in Liverpool where Hinckley was, and Jacob's shameless plug for Hinckley's Concordia Theatre. For fans wanting a review of the Sarries game, that will happen next week, alongside a preview of the first iteration of the East Mids derby for Tigers Women!Enjoy!

In this week's episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup... Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Fiji international Nemani Nadolo as Steve Borthwick's men prepare to take on the Flying Fijians at Twickenham on November 8. The boys preview the match and talk all things Fiji, as well as some interesting stories from Nemani's playing career, which included stints at Leicester Tigers, Montpellier and NEC Green Rockets! You can subscribe to The Rugby Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/subsc...) OR by scanning the QR code at the end of the video! Remember to follow us across social media for more content and to keep up-to-date with the latest rugby news! X: https://x.com/TheRugbyPaper Facebook:   / therugbypaper   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therugbypap... #Rugby #TheRugbyPaper #RugbyPaper #England #SteveBorthwick #Fiji #Fijian #NemaniNadolo #Australia

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from assisant coach Neil Fowkes

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El deslumbrante juego ofensivo de Northampton Saints contra Saracens. Los 6 cambios simultáneos de Bath. Gloucester y Newcastle Red Bulls, víctimas propiciatorias. Igualdad máxima entre Leicester Tigers y Sale Sharks. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/test-matches/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

All the news and action from this week's world of rugby including URC disciplinary action, Leicester Tigers' Accounts and the new England Squad. LTBP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Geoff Parling and Izaia Perese.

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Geoff Parling & Billy Searle.

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from head coach Geoff Parling

Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains that wanting to earn more caps for England was a big motivation for signing a contract extension, despite the lure of R360. And find out why he was disappointed with his performances on the Lions tour. Tommy Freeman brings up his 100th Saints appearance on the weekend so he reflects on the journey to this point and discusses what the future might hold. Will he be a 13 going forward?Plus, Phil Dowson looks ahead to a big East Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Mike unavailable for selection, David Cowe is summoned from the subs bench to fill in to help review a topsy turvy win over Harlequins. We also process the sad news about Tigers hero Lewis Moody, as well as look ahead to the usual blood and thunder encounter with local rivals Northampton this weekend. 

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Bath intimida bajo el diluvio. Saracens avasalla a Bristol, pareciendo Bristol. Los primeros tiempos de Northampton Saints. Las segundas partes de Leicester Tigers. El proyecto deportivo de Newcastle. Con Carles de Borja, Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/test-matches/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Geoff Parling & Billy Searle

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from Geoff Parling.

Adam Whitty, Tom Varndell & Ian Cockerill hear from Chessum & look ahead to Prem MD1.

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from Geoff Parling & Ryan Crowley

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Duncan, Alex and John bluff their way through a couple of games they didn't see and then discuss the stand out Saracens players at the World Cup games they did. Charlie Hodgson is revisited, baguettes are confused with wafers (!) and Jez fulfils his new contractual commitment of bemoaning refs. And Brad Barrett makes a fleeting appearance thanks to the "Lessons from the Game" Podcast.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from head coach Geoff Parling

In February 2019, Gareth joined the podcast to discuss being a professional rugby union player with Gloucester. After that conversation Gareth's life moved quickly - he signed for Ospreys and then Leicester Tigers before being forced to retire suddenly following a training-ground concussion in November 2021.In early September 2025, Gareth sat down with me to discuss his new career as a Financial Advisor, based in Cheltenham. The idea of identity and career shift has fascinated me for years - particularly, as a sports journalist, the shift pro athletes have to make into a new life. Hope you enjoy this one - hope for all of us contemplating career change. Also, towards the end of the conversation some great tips on pensions and financial management.

The Rugby Championship begins this weekend! South Africa's Springboks, New Zealand's All Blacks, Australia's Wallabies and Argentina's Pumas will all spend the next eight weeks locked in battle. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole will share everything you need to know about the greatest tournament the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. Plus, our (former!) Leicester Tigers team-mate and current Pumas captain Julián Montoya joins us for an unrivalled insight into his intrepid rugby journey, how a language barrier evolved his leadership and a deep dive into the current state of Argentinian rugby.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, we will hear from Australia as the Wallabies prevented a series whitewash.Finn Russell on one of the best tours ever.Joe Schmidt proud of his side ahead of Springboks test.Andy Farrell eyeing 2029 New Zealand tour?And Dan Cole back with Leicester Tigers.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

James O'Connor joins Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, and James Haskell at the Establishment in Sydney to break down the highly anticipated third and final test match. Expect some incredible, stories from tour past and present. From the scandalous antics of the British & Irish legends to a passionate defence of Owen Farrell, the crew covers all the talking points, with Haskell giving his trademark unfiltered takes, including a truly wild story involving a dragon and a boat.  Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00

In this episode of The Progress Theory, host Dr Phil Price chats with hybrid athlete and S&C coach Ollie Russell about his incredible journey from being part of the Leicester Tigers rugby academy to becoming one of the top hybrid athletes in the country. Ollie shares his passion for participating in various physical challenges, including High Rocks and Ironmans, and how these experiences have shaped his perspectives on hybrid training. They dive into Ollie's background in sports, his approach to training, and the importance of mindset in achieving peak performance. This episode is perfect for anyone keen on understanding the balance between strength and endurance in hybrid training, as well as the value of a supportive community in reaching athletic goals. Tune in to discover Ollie's unique insights and the lessons he's learned along the way!In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Introduction04:23 Transition from Rugby to Personal Trainer07:47 Hybrid Training vs. Traditional Methods12:33 Training for Highland Ultra in Scotland15:37 Rugby Training: Longevity and Balance17:44 Hybrid Approach to Specialisation20:08 Raising Versatile Hybrid Athletes23:55 "Building a Supportive Hybrid Fitness Community"29:27 Embracing Fear to Unlock Potential32:55 Mindset Boosts Physical Performance37:06 Multisport Challenge and Endurance Events39:11 "Chasing Success in Men's Pro"41:52 Chasing Sub-Hour Race Achievement44:38 Join a Supportive Community NetworkTakeawaysExperience Shapes Opinion: Ollie's diverse athletic background, from rugby to Ironmans and High Rocks, shows the power of varied experiences in shaping our approach to training and life.Mindset Matters: Ollie highlights the importance of mindset in training and performance, focusing on overcoming mental barriers to push physical limits. He reminds us that performance is not just about physical capability but mental resilience too.

Quite possibly our most requested guest ever joins today's podcast, it's Ben's brother Tom Youngs! A former Leicester Tigers captain, England hooker and Lions Test starter, Tom joins us in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to wind back the years with tales of Youngs youth, explain how he's become a viral farming influencer, and why he's accepted happiness in retirement.

Not-so-fresh from a final end of season social, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined in the For The Love Of Rugby studio by their former Leicester Tigers skipper and current Pumas captain Julian Montoya to preview the first game of the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour against Argentina in Dublin.

It's the morning after the night before. A hungover Dan Cole & Ben Youngs are reunited at Welford Road, their home for two decades, to pore over Leicester Tigers' defeat to Bath Rugby in Saturday's Premiership Final.

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, Michael Cheika, Ben Youngs & Handre Pollard.

European Football Expert Kevin Hatchard has explained what Florian Wirtz will bring to Liverpool after they have agreed a club record £116m fee to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star. The former Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose debates why Arsenal are yet to sign a striker, and suggests someone like Chris Wood will be a good addition to the squad. Tony Cascarino asks if former Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen can be a viable option to replace Thomas Frank as the club's new manager. The former Darts player Chris Mason reacts to the news that both Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have received MBE's in the King's Birthday Honours, whilst Bath end a 29-year wait to win the Gallagher Premiership Final after beating Leicester Tigers 23-21 at Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Premiership Final time! Gabriel and Tom give a full preview as Bath go in search of an historic treble against the old enemy Leicester Tigers! @bathrugbyplug #ThickandThin

Ahead of their final match as professional rugby players on Saturday's Premiership Final between Leicester Tigers and Bath, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take you behind the scenes of the greatest day in domestic rugby. Join them at the team hotel and getting stuck in lifts, join them on the team bus and turning up late to Twickenham, follow them into the changing rooms and of course we'll hear about THAT Freddie Burns drop-goal.

This week on Maul or Nothing:•Max Lahiff reveals the brutal story behind his broken leg injury

In this week's episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Leicester Tigers' Head of Performance, Matt Parr, a former professional rugby player turned strength and conditioning expert with experience across both rugby union and league. Matt shares his fascinating journey from the pitch to the performance department, offering valuable insights drawn from his time at Leicester Tigers and Catalan Dragons. With a career that's spanned both codes of rugby, Matt dives into the key physical demands of each sport and how training must adapt to meet them. He also lifts the lid on what really goes into building strength, power, and robustness across a long and gruelling season. In this episode, you'll learn: * The real physical differences between rugby union and rugby league – and why it's not just “the same shaped ball” * How to build meaningful preseason plans that lay the foundation for success * Why strength underpins everything, and how it connects to power and injury prevention * The importance of athlete conversations over just relying on data * How Matt handles return-to-play protocols and balances performance with player wellbeing Whether you're a coach in pro sport or working at grassroots level, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking reflections on what it really takes to keep athletes performing at their best. About Matt Parr Matt Parr is the Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers and a former professional prop whose rugby career saw him represent clubs such as Sale Sharks, Saracens, London Irish, and Leicester. After transitioning from player to coach, Matt began his performance career at the Tigers in 2015, later becoming Lead S&C coach in 2020. In 2022, he took on the Head of Performance role at Catalan Dragons in rugby league, before returning to Leicester in mid‑2024 to bring his cross-code expertise back to the Tigers setup . With an MSc in strength and conditioning and a reputation for strategic planning, leadership, and performance optimisation. Matt combines top-level playing experience and science-backed coaching to help elite athletes perform and stay on the field. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are not quite finished yet. In a nail-biting Premiership Playoff, Leicester Tigers clinched victory over Sale Sharks to join Bath Rugby in the final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday. In this episode, you'll be taken inside what Michael Cheika said to his team at half-time, experience the raw final whistle emotions and hear from the one and only Freddie Burns!

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from head coach Michael Cheika

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to take you inside Leicester Tigers camp as they prepare for their Premiership play-off against Sale Sharks on Saturday. Also, with news that a breakaway franchise league called R360 has emerged, we ask the question as to whether anyone actually wants another revolution in rugby.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, James Tracy on Stuart Lancaster becoming Connacht head coach,The Ireland squad is announced for this summer's tour of Georgia and Portugal,And after failing to snap up Jack Crowley, Leicester Tigers set their sights on another possible out-half signing this summer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Mike and Elliott are joined by Hanro Liebenberg AKA The Chairman of the 8/10 Club AKA Captain South Africa.  He chats about his form this season, scoring tries (and nicking them off others) and the preparation for the brutal upcoming semi-final against Sale Sharks.  If this doesn't get you excited and grabbing a ticket for Saturday, we don't know what will!

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, and reaction from Michael Cheika and Josh Bassett.

Get ready for the Investec Champions Cup final! This week, we're breaking down the Anglo-French showdown between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux, with Ben Kayser's inside track on the big-budget French side and their attacking genius Jalibert. We also delve into Bath's Gallagher Premiership dominance and their upcoming Challenge Cup Final. Plus, huge news on Red Bull's potential takeover of Newcastle Falcons and Antoine Dupont's move into American rugby ownership. All this, plus our final picks for the ultimate Investec Champions Cup Dream Team. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.  WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form 00:00

LOS ANGELES, CA - The MLR Weekly staff has a flat-out crush on Rugby Football Club Los Angeles' prop, Declan Leaney. He's a blue collar, lunch-pail prop worthy of your attention, and we have him on. Also, from the W.E.R., we have Boston Banshee star Emily Henrich, the USA Rugby legend that also spends time with the Leicester Tigers. Check out the interviews with host Matt McCarthy. Show's total run time: 24 minutes. INCLUDED: -John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning -Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News -Exclusive Highlights -TRN Play of the Week -Picks of the Week by The Rugby Odds -Analysis & Predictions And don't miss another excellent installment of The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLR Weekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp -Podcast Platforms: RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #giltinis