The Rolling Maul

A win in Cork, Billy Searle staying put and the small matter of Saracens to come… the Premiership season is finally here! David and Millie look back at Tigers’ 32–24 friendly win over Munster, discuss Searle’s new deal and the latest news from around the club, before looking ahead to Sunday’s Gallagher Prem opener against Sarries at MWWR. Plus, we’re joined by Tigers fan and MND fundraising warrior Mike Dixon, who tells us about his latest challenge ahead of the 745 Game and the three chariti...

A slightly shorter one this week – after a performance like that, probably best not to dwell on it for too long! BULLdozed by Newcastle at home and 26–0 down before the fightback – is the Tigers glass half full, half empty, or is it just time for another pint of BrewDog? Is a storm brewing…or is it just Thunder? David and Millie dissect the defeat, discuss rumours of a star Tiger staying put and pick this week’s three-word Premium Review for the Revival Rum prize draw.

In this special bonus episode, we speak to former Leicester Tigers S&C coach Will Findlay about a subject that goes far beyond rugby. Will talks with remarkable honesty about his mental health and severe intrusive thoughts, the moment he reached breaking point and why he made the decision to step away from coaching in Australia and return home. Recorded, by coincidence, on World Suicide Prevention Day, this is a powerful and important conversation that we hope you’ll make time to hear and...

Millie and David hear from multi-talented Tigers youngster Josh Manz before picking through the disappointing 45–21 defeat at The Stoop and sharing our picks from the first Revival Rum-sponsored Three-Word Reviews of the season. They also react to reports that Everards is being replaced by BrewDog at Welford Road and ask what the change could mean for supporters. Plus, the week’s other Tigers talking points and a look ahead to what comes next.

Millie and David discuss that new red kit, a new sponsor, this weekends’ forthcoming games and a Parmo!