
Cheika to cut ties with Tigers
Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
The ever-reliable Handre Pollard’s goal-kicking delivered Leicester Tigers a stunning 34-34 draw against Harlequins in the English Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.
Flyhalf Handre Pollard was perfect off the tee as Leicester Tigers jogged in eight tries to hammer the Sharks in the #InvestecChampionsCup match at Welford Road on Saturday.
Follow the live action as Leicester Tigers face the Sharks at Welford Road. #InvestecChampionsCup #LEIvSHA
Handre Pollard is relishing the opportunity to tackle a few Springbok teammates when the Leicester Tigers and Sharks clash in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
Springbok star Handre Pollard remains uncertain about his future with the Leicester Tigers as his contract nears its end, amid speculation linking him to a move to Japan.
Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race.
Thomas du Toit scored a try for the second successive weekend ahead of the Springboks’ November tour, while Handre Pollard continued guiding Leicester Tigers’ revival in the Premiership.
Handre Pollard’s 14-point haul helped Leicester Tigers seal a comeback victory, while Springbok prop Thomas du Toit opened his try-scoring account for Bath.
Handre Pollard enjoyed an eventful first start of the Premiership season, helping Leicester Tigers stun the defending champions, while Jaco Coetzee’s try wrapped up a big win for Bath.