Statement: Legend Dean Richards is returning to Leicester Tigers
Rugby NewsSaturday, 02 November 2024 at 14:16
Catch the club legend
Dean Richards as he graces the Champions Club on December 14, setting the stage for Leicester Tigers’ Investec Champions Cup showdown against Hollywoodbets Sharks at the iconic Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
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314 Appearances, 429 Points – The Stuff of Legends
With 314 appearances and a staggering 429 points, Richards was nothing short of unstoppable on the field. Known for his ironclad defense and relentless play, he also made his mark internationally, earning 48 caps for England and lining up in six Tests for the British & Irish Lions in both Australia (1989) and New Zealand (1993).
From Pitch to Sidelines – Building a Fortress
After hanging up his boots, Richards brought his brilliance to the coaches’ box, leading Leicester Tigers to back-to-back European championships in 2001 and 2002. Under his reign, Mattioli Woods Welford Road became a true fortress, boasting an unbeaten streak of 50+ games. Seven trophies in four years? Not too shabby!
As a Champions Club VIP, you will enjoy:
- Arrive 2.5 hours pre-match
- Pre-match three-course meal
- Complimentary bar until kick-off
- Half-time and full-time snacks and refreshments
- Photo opportunity with trophies and matchday prizes throughout day
- Direct access to padded seats in the Tradeview Markets Stand
- Matchday Parking (1 space per 4 guests)
- Pre-match Q&A with current Leicester Tigers players
- Variety of champion guests and hosts throughout season
PRICE
£250pp + VAT
HOW TO BOOK
With only limited places available each matchday, book early to secure your place by booking online, contacting the team on 0116 217 1215 or fill out the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can email us on commercialteam@tigers.co.uk.
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2025 Six Nations fixtures confirmed, England handed worst possible start
As per this year, the 2025 Championship will see BBC and ITV sharing coverage in the UK, with S4C offering Welsh language options. France Television will be the home of the Championship for French fans, RTE and Virgin Media will once again cover the games in Ireland. In Italy, Sky Italia will continue their coverage of the Championship in 2025. The host broadcast coverage will also be complemented by widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service.
Commenting on the 2025 Guinness Six Nations fixtures, Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, said:
“The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is an appointment to view each year, delivering blockbuster entertainment for fans all over the world. The Championship never fails to deliver unpredictable excitement and experiences for fans to look forward to and then savour.
"The announcement of the next instalment of fixtures is always keenly anticipated by fans, and with tickets now available for the 2025 fixtures, coupled with extensive broadcast coverage of the games, fans can already begin looking forward to what is in store as the action for the remaining rounds of this year's Championship plays out."
2025 Siz Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales - 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy - 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England - 4.45pm
Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland spins the ball out during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales - 2.15pm
- England vs France - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland - 3pm
ROUND 3
- Saturday 22 February
- Wales vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- England vs Scotland - 4.45pm
- Sunday 23 February
- Italy vs France - 3pm
ROUND 4
- Saturday 8 March
- Ireland vs France - 2.15pm
- Scotland vs Wales - 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 March
- England vs Italy - 3pm
Ollie Lawrence of England is tackled by Tommaso Allan of Italy during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
ROUND 5
- Saturday 15 March
- Italy vs Ireland - 2.15pm
- Wales vs England - 4.45pm
- France vs Scotland - 8pm
Can you name the top 100 mens capped rugby players of all-time?!
Rugby is a sport of grit, skill, and resilience, and it’s the players who endure season after season, test after test, who embody these qualities best. Today, we’re counting down the top 100 men’s capped players in rugby history – athletes whose dedication to their teams has etched their names into the record books.
From powerhouse props to fleet-footed wings, these players have amassed an astonishing number of caps, representing their countries time and again on the world’s biggest stage. Whether they’ve thrilled fans with dazzling runs, anchored the scrum, or inspired with steadfast leadership, each has contributed to the legacy of rugby in unforgettable ways.
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