The Rolling Maul

Derby delight at Mattioli Woods “Wet”ford Road! Saints were soaked, Tigers’ pack turned up the pressure, and Leicester emerged with a 28–7 win. David and Millie discuss Joe Heyes’ influence and the half-time flashpoint—was that the spark for Tigers’ dominant second half? Plus the latest Tigers news and a look ahead to the trip to Bristol.

David and Millie look back on Tigers’ 41–17 defeat in Pau: Ollie Chessum’s try-scoring return, the moments that kept Tigers in the contest and how the game slipped away. Millie also brings us reactions from fans she spoke to after the match. Plus the latest Tigers news and a look ahead to Derby Day against Northampton.

Tigers fell 14–0 behind Gloucester, then fought back to win 38–31 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. David and Millie review the slow start, the forwards’ response, Billy Searle’s kicking and the performances that turned the game around. Then Rob from the RosBif Rugby Pod joins us for the main conversation as Tigers prepare for their trip to Pau. We also cover Archie van der Flier’s new contract and Finn Theobald-Thomas’ retirement.

Tigers claim their first PREM win of the season, beating Newcastle Red Bulls 24–19 at Kingston Park. A rolling maul try from Samiuela Moli, a score against his former club for Adam Radwan and Will Hurd’s quick tap make the difference. David and Millie discuss the improved defence, the second-half set-piece struggles and why the team still seemed frustrated after a win. They also look ahead to Friday night’s Slater Cup against in-form Gloucester and choose this week’s three-word Premium Review...

Six tries scored, six conceded. Two points earned, three left behind. Tigers’ 38–40 defeat to Saracens was a frustrating start to the season, partly due to key players missing — but there was plenty in the attacking play to give David and Millie hope. We pick through the slow start, Gabriel Hamer-Webb’s hat-trick and the moments that decided it, before looking ahead to Newcastle. And we reflect on the 745 Game, which gave the day at Mattioli Woods Welford Road a meaning far beyond the result.