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Leicester hooker Theobald-Thomas forced to retire

Leicester Tigers announce hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas retire immediately on medical grounds.

Oct 7, 2026 · byBBC

Educating Rita review – Willy Russell’s classic still has plenty to teach us

Curve theatre, Leicester Director Cara Nolan keeps the play’s original 1980s setting but its message about how expectations are dictated by class and gender is anything but dated So much of the success of Willy Russell’s ivory-spired two-hander rests on the chemistry between its actors. The play traces a woman’s self-empowerment through education via her relationship with a world-weary Open University academic, but there is stiffness here between Rita (Alexandra Mardell) and Frank (Dominic Mafham) as they get acquainted. Frank learns of Rita’s desperate ambition for life beyond her job as a hairdresser and role as wife. Rita hears about his history as a published poet – and picks up on his inveterate drinking. In director Cara Nolan’s production, the dynamic between the pair does not pop in the early scenes, not through any lack of trying, especially on the part of Mardell. She makes a broad, vivacious scouser who has enrolled on to an English literature Open University course in hope to expand her intellectual horizons. At Curve theatre, Leicester , until 17 October Continue reading...

Oct 5, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Humphries: Reaching final 'doesn't mean anything' without beating Price!

Luke Humphries insists reaching a record-breaking fourth consecutive World Grand Prix final will count for nothing if he doesn’t beat Gerwyn Price to the title in Leicester.

Oct 4, 2026 · bySky Sports

Humphries to face Price in World Grand Prix final in 2023 repeat

Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries will look for their second World Grand Prix titles when they meet in Sunday's final of the double-start event in Leicester.

Oct 3, 2026 · bySky Sports

Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win

Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

Oct 3, 2026 · byBBC

Suffragette cities: blazing Sylvia Pankhurst musical hits the road – in pictures

Sylvia: A Musical Revolution, the hit show about the Pankhursts and the suffrage movement, is going on a tour of England and Scotland. We took a first look at Leicester’s Curve theatre Continue reading...

Oct 3, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Price edges last-leg epic as Wade beats Van Veen to book Humphries semi

Gerwyn Price survived three match darts to beat Jonny Clayton in a final-leg thriller at the World Grand Prix, as James Wade emphatically dumped out Gian van Veen in Leicester.

Oct 2, 2026 · bySky Sports

No Littler... predict who wins the World Grand Prix Darts

With Luke Littler out of the tournament after a shock defeat have your say and predict how the tournament will play out after the world No 1's title defence at the World Grand Prix in Leicester came to an abrupt end.

Oct 2, 2026 · bySky Sports

Pride of Wales up for grabs as Price battles Clayton at World Grand Prix

Welsh bragging rights and a place in the World Grand Prix semi-finals will be up for grabs when Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton meet in Leicester on Friday night.

Oct 2, 2026 · bySky Sports

There can be 'beauty' in low scores -Tigers boss Parling

Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.

Oct 1, 2026 · byBBC

Isiekwe available after Leicester red rescinded

Nick Isiekwe's red card in Saracens' Prem victory at Leicester is rescinded at a disciplinary hearing, meaning he will be available for Sunday's match against Sale.

Oct 1, 2026 · byBBC

Price and Clayton to meet in World Grand Prix

Former champions Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton have set up an all-Welsh World Grand Prix quarter-final in Leicester on Friday.

Oct 1, 2026 · byBBC

Price books Clayton showdown at World Grand Prix as Aspinall races through

Gerwyn Price set up an all-Welsh quarter-final showdown with Jonny Clayton with a straight-sets win over Ross Smith at the World Grand Prix, as Ryan Joyce and Nathan Aspinall also progressed in Leicester.

Sep 30, 2026 · bySky Sports

Humphries, Wade progress at World Grand Prix as Rock dumped out

Luke Humphries was not punished for a raft of missed finishing doubles as he beat a below-par Dave Chisnall to reach the second round of the World Grand Prix in Leicester.

Sep 29, 2026 · bySky Sports

Bath's Boxing Day clash with Leicester moved a day

Bath's Boxing Day Prem Rugby fixture with Leicester Tigers is moved to 27 December.

Sep 29, 2026 · byBBC

Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix

World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.

Sep 28, 2026 · byBBC

World Grand Prix Darts LIVE! Littler in action on night one in Leicester

Sep 28, 2026 · bySky Sports

Littler in shock first-round exit at World Grand Prix as Van Gerwen also beaten

Defending champion Luke Littler suffered a shock first-round exit at the World Grand Prix as he lost out 2-1 to Luke Woodhouse, on the same night six-time winner Michael van Gerwen was also eliminated in Leicester.

Sep 28, 2026 · bySky Sports

Saracens overcome adversity to battle back and edge Leicester in 12-try thriller

Leicester 38-40 Saracens Visitors hold on despite Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card At the full-time whistle, Brendan Venter let out a roar of delight. Until then the South African had been on his best behaviour, but after beginning his return to the Saracens hotseat with a nail-biting victory against Leicester, Venter could no longer hold it in. It no doubt felt all the sweeter at Welford Road, having 16 years ago been slapped with a lengthy ban for making inappropriate and provocative gestures at the Tigers faithful. A celebratory swagger had been a long time coming and who could deny the director of rugby after Saracens overcame Nick Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card to edge this 12-try thriller. Continue reading...

Sep 27, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Saracens edge out Leicester despite Isiekwe red

Saracens overcome a second-half red card for Nick Isiekwe to begin the Brendan Venter era with a 40-38 win at Leicester Tigers.

Sep 27, 2026 · byBBC

Oasis, Leicester punks and Ukraine techno: Abbey Road music photography awards 2026 – in pictures

A selection of winners and notable finalists in the awards celebrating the art of music photography, which saw 24,500 images submitted from 42 countries Continue reading...

Sep 25, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Can anyone stop Littler? Have your say...

Can anyone stop Luke Littler from winning another major title in 2026? Have your say as world No 1 aims to defend his World Grand Prix crown in Leicester.

Sep 25, 2026 · bySky Sports

Tigers looking to evolve - Leicester boss Parling

Head coach Geoff Parling says Leicester Tigers need to keep "evolving" in their constant pursuit of silverware.

Sep 24, 2026 · byBBC

'Rather rugby boots than gumboots' - Moli's fresh start at Leicester

Tonga hooker Samiuela Moli reflects on the path - via vineyards, building sites and the collapse of his former club - that has led him to a fresh start at Leicester Tigers.

Sep 23, 2026 · byBBC