Leicester Tigers

Champions Cup wrap: Dramatic scenes in Dublin

Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.

Former Junior Bok flyer heads home from Leicester

Former SA U20, Stormers and Sharks utility back Kobus van Wyk has parted ways with Leicester Tigers with immediate effect, the English Premiership club said.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Watch: Wiese goes on the rampage!

Jasper Wiese’s strength and temperament was showcased in the English Premiership on Saturday when he beat five defenders during Leicester Tigers’ win against Worcester Warriors.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Hanro Liebenberg of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Leicester, England.

Liebenberg: ‘No-brainer’ to stay with Leicester

Former Junior Springbok captain Hanro Liebenberg says committing his future to current Premiership log leaders Leicester Tigers was an easy decision to make.

Leicester Tigers players huddle after the final whistle during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday May 21, 2021.

Leicester under salary cap investigation

Leicester confirmed on Tuesday they were cooperating with a Premiership Rugby investigation into historical image rights payments after meeting officials over a potential breach of salary-cap regulations.

Stransky: Pollard ‘hating’ Bok plan

Joel Stransky is excited for Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard to join Leicester Tigers where he’ll “flourish” after being confined to a Bok game plan that “he must be hating”.

epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Pollard opens up on choosing Leicester over big-money offers

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has explained why he decided to turn down big-money offers to sign for the Leicester Tigers next season.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard will get ‘even better’ at Leicester, says Bok teammate

Handre Pollard can further develop his big-match temperament at Leicester Tigers and become a better player, his Springbok teammate Marco van Staden said.

Montpellier paid Pollard R1.3m per match

Handre Pollard is one of the highest-paid players in the world and has been linked with a move to Leicester, but his long injury history makes it questionable whether he’s a wise investment.