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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 4h

OTD: 1982

Leicester 21 (Johnson 1t, Wheeler 1t, Hare 2c 3p)
Richmond 8

Welford Road, 9 October

Traditionally playing without a No.13, Richmond first played Leicester in 1898. 101 years later the professional side, along with London Scottish, ‘merged’ into London Irish.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 6h

Born: 9 October 1985
Tigers Career: 2011-15
Appearances: 112
Tries: 11
Points: 55

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 6h

On retiring from playing in 2018 he moved to a coaching role at the club, became an assistant coach at Benetton, and the defence coach with the Georgian national team.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 6h

A first Leicester appearance was against Exeter in September 2011. Salvi played in the 2012 and 2013 Premiership finals. His last game for the Tigers was at Bath in May 2015, and he left for Exeter.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 6h

The flanker joined from Super Rugby, arriving from the Brumbies having previously played in the Premiership with Bath. He had won honours with Australia A in 2007.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 6h

JULIAN MICHAEL SALVI

Born on 9 October 1985, Julian Salvi played 112 times for Leicester between 2011 and 2015.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 19h

LAST 10 v. SAINTS

21 Mar 25 (a) won 33-0
1 Feb 25 (h) won 54-33*
1 Nov 24 (a) lost 12-31*
12 Oct 24 (h) won 24-8
20 Apr 24 (a) lost 17-40
18 Nov 23 (h) won 26-17
28 Jan 23 (h) lost 18-19
24 Sep 22 (a) won 41-21
27 Jun 22 (h) won 27-14
11 Feb 22 (h) won 35-20

*PREM Cup

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 22h

The Tigers won all three of their games before the tournament was canned.

Pontypridd (a) won 48-10
Bridgend (h) won 60-22
Neath (a) won 36-19

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 22h

OTD: ANGLO-WELSH LEAGUE 1996

Leicester Tigers 60 (W Johnson 1t, Miller 1t, West 1t, Underwood 2t, Jelley 1t, Hackney 1t, Lloyd 1t, Austin 1t, J Liley 6c 1p)
Bridgend 22

Welford Road, 8 October

We’re still talking about Anglo-Welsh leagues. We have had one previously which was quietly abandoned.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

Born: 5 September 1945
Tigers Career: 1968-78
Appearances: 258
Tries: 23
Points: 123

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

He also captained Leicestershire, and his final Tigers game came against Bristol in April 1978.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

Falkirk born Money had previously played for Jordanhill and Glasgow before his time with Leicester. The fullback would play in Scottish trials for the Anglo-Scots between 1974 and 1976. By then he had become the Tigers captain for the 1975-76 season.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

ROBIN STRANG MONEY

Robin Money played for Leicester 258 times over a decade, and made his club debut against Rugby on 8 October 1968.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

OTD: 1964

Leicester 31 (Harrison 3t, Evans 1t, Stewart 1t, Willars 1t, Martin 5c 1p)
A Combined Midlands XV 8

Welford Road, 8 October

Floodlit rugby comes to Leicester, in a specially arranged fixture to mark the occasion.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

John Liley made his debut off the bench during the game. The Tigers had found their replacement for Dusty Hare when he retired at the end of the season. bsky.app/profile/hist...

Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · Aug 21

JOHN GARIN LILEY

Born on 21 August 1967, John Liley joined Leicester from Wakefield in the summer of 1988 and would go on to score 2,518 points from 230 appearances.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

It would be the final Tigers appearance for someone in the Youngs family for a while. bsky.app/profile/hist...

Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · Dec 15

NICHOLAS GERALD YOUNGS

Born on 15 December 1959, Nick Youngs represented England and Leicester Tigers during the 1980s, and is the father to two more recent international Tigers.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

OTD: COURAGE LEAGUE 1988

Leicester 15 (Hare 5p)
Orrell 27

Welford Road, 8 October

If Tigers had a bogey side in the 1980s - aside from everyone’s bogey side Bath - it was Orrell. It would take four attempts in the league before they finally beat them.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/...

The unsung coach who built Leicester into English rugby’s most successful club

Chalkie White, who led Tigers to five cup finals, winning three on the trot, is considered the best coach England never had

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 1d

A tremendous response…

Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

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Donate to Lewis Moody Fundraising appeal, organized by Geordan Murphy

Our great friend, Lewis Moody, has announced that he is living with Motor Neurone Diseas… Geordan Murphy needs your support for Lewis Moody Fundraising appeal

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

Alfred Hind was the second Tigers player to be capped in 1905. He made his club debut in an 11-0 Welford Road win over Exeter on this day in 1899. bsky.app/profile/hist...

Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · Apr 7

ALFRED ERNEST HIND

Born on 7 April 1878, England and Leicester winger Alfred Hind. He played in five consecutive Midland Counties Cup finals, winning them all.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

Born: Q3 1869
Died: 15 July 1945
Tigers Career: 1893-1906
Appearances: 358
Tries: 85
Points: 263

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

The first player to pass 300 matches, he would be official club captain for two seasons from 1899, and would play in five successful Midland finals. Foreman’s last Leicester appearance at Coventry was in February 1906.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

Foreman would be the first Tigers captain to receive a significant trophy, stepping in as skipper for the club in 1898’s first Midland Counties Cup win.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

A Kent county player, the fly-half was approached by Tom Crumbie to join the Tigers, securing a job as a mechanic with Gimson and Sons.

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Leicester Tigers History @historytigers.bsky.social · 2d

WILLIAM JAMES FOREMAN

Billy Foreman first played for Leicester against Gloucester on 7 October 1893. He would play 358 times, and is 16th on the all-time list.

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