How did Leicester Tigers get their name?

The name ‘Leicester Tigers’ was adopted as early as 1885 when the Leicester Daily Post referred to the club’s ‘tiger stripes’ – it is thought the paper was referring to the club’s stripy playing kit, but there has also been speculation that it was due to a connection the club had with a local regiment known as the ‘ …

When did Leicester Tigers start?

1880
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What is the Leicester Tigers mascot called?

Welford
The Leicester Tigers mascot Welford is a huge Leicester Tigers fan and loves all things rugby.

What is the history of the Leicester Tigers?

History of Leicester Tigers details the history of the rugby union club based in Leicester, England. Nicknamed the Tigers from 1885, Leicester have been a prominent club from the earliest days of organised English rugby dominating midlands rugby before the First World War; providing British Lions captains in…

Where does Leicester Tigers rugby club play their home games?

Welford Road is the current home ground of the Leicester Tigers built on the edge of the city centre between Aylestone and Welford Road. It became the home ground for the club very early on in 1892 when the ground officially opened with a game against Leicester Rugby Union. The Tigers won 17-0 in front of a crowd of just 1,100 spectators.

What was the history of Leicester Football Club?

Leicester Football Club (as it was originally referred to) was formed in August 1880 and was an amalgamation of three amateur football clubs within the area – Leicester Societies AFC, Leicester Amateur FC and Leicester Alert.

When did Leicester Tigers start wearing lettered shirts?

Back at Welford Road, the Tigers forwards began wearing lettered shirts at the start of the 1926/27 season and in September 1931 a match against Bath saw the whole team lettered for the first time.

How did Leicester Tigers get their name? The name ‘Leicester Tigers’ was adopted as early as 1885 when the Leicester Daily Post referred to the club’s ‘tiger stripes’ – it is thought the paper was referring to the club’s stripy playing kit, but there has also been speculation that it was due to a connection…