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Eight-week ban for Tigers’ Young

Leicester scrum-half Micky Young is banned for eight weeks for making contact with the eye area of Aironi wing Giulio Toniolatti.

Leicester behind Tait – Cockerill

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill says Leicester Tigers will do all they can to support injury-plagued centre Mathew Tait.

Agulla not offered Leicester deal

Leicester Tigers will not be offering Argentine wing Horacio Agulla a new contract for next season because of his likely international commitments.

Cockerill backs himself at Tigers

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill says he has complete faith in his ability and does not fear the sack.

We can’t compete, says Cockerill

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill says the salary cap means English clubs can no longer compete in Europe.

Ulster targeting Tigers – Murphy

Leicester skipper Geordan Murphy says Ulster have been “targeting” their Heineken Cup clash with Tigers and will be well rested for Friday’s tie.

Cockerill impressed with Parling

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill believes lock Geoff Parling has given himself a great chance of earning an England call-up.

Leicester Tigers talk to Benjamin

Leicester Tigers are in talks with Worcester Warriors winger Miles Benjamin over a move to Welford Road for next season.

Leicester pair to sign new deals

Leicester Tigers are close to agreeing new contracts with centres Anthony Allen and Billy Twelvetrees.

Flood welcomes latest Tigers test

Leicester fly-half Toby Flood says a run of “Test-match” quality games is ideal preparation for Sunday’s Heineken Cup tie against Clermont Auvergne.

Derby is played on edge – Chuter

Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter says the fierce rivalry with Northampton Saints means their matches are always in danger of “overflowing”.

Saints are favourites – Cockerill

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill says Northampton are the favourites as the two sides meet at Welford Road on Saturday.

Twelvetrees backs Tigers belief

Leicester Tigers centre Billy Twelvetrees says their recent return to form just confirms the belief they can still win the title.

Parling suffers new knee injury

Leicester Tigers lock Geoff Parling is unlikely to play again until 2012 after straining medial ligaments on the inside of his knee.

Deacon ‘gutted’ by Johnson exit

England lock Louis Deacon says the players are “gutted” that Martin Johnson resigned as team manager and believes his successor should be English.

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