Aaron Mauger

Mauger in talks with Tigers

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 28/11/2009

Aaron Mauger is in talks with Leicester regarding his future as he nears the end of his two-and-a-half year contract at the club.

Cockerill hails Mauger influence

BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009

Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill says Aaron Mauger's influence and experience is proving invaluable.

Leicester vs SA XV (21:30 k/o)

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Keo.co.za brings you commentary from the Springboks’ end-of-year tour opener at Welford Road. More to follow… Leicester – 15 Scott Hamilton, 14 Lucas Amorosino, 13 Andy Forsyth, 12 Manu Tuilagi, 11 Johne Murphy, 10 Aaron Mauger (c), 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Brett Deacon, 7 Ben Pienaar, 6 Geoff Parling, 5 Ben Kay, 4 Calum Green, 3 Martin [...]

Leicester bank on international stars

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Leicester have named seven internationals in their starting team to face the Springbok XV at Welford Road on Friday. Former All Blacks Scott Hamilton and Aaron Mauger – who will also lead the side – anchor the inexperienced backline, while Lote Tuqiri is on the bench. Argentina winger Lucas Amorosino also starts. Coach Richard Cockerill has selected [...]

Mauger expects bruising battle

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Leicester captain Aaron Mauger rates his side’s chances of victory over the Springbok XV, but stresses they will have to be physical. The former All Blacks back will play flyhalf at Welford Road on Friday, in his second match after suffering a groin injury. Mauger emphasised fronting the Boks in the collisions would go a long [...]

Mauger at ten against Springboks?

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

New Zealand international Aaron Mauger is set to be handed the Leicester fly-half jersey against South Africa this coming Friday.

Leicester v Saints: Teams

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009

Aaron Mauger will return to the Leicester Tigers line-up for their Premiership derby against Northampton Saints at Welford Road.

Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints: headtohead

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009

Aaron Mauger and Jon Clarke could be key to battle at Welford Road.

Leicester rescued by dream debutant

The Independent (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009

There were 10 minutes to go before kick-off at Welford Road yesterday when Billy Twelvetrees was handed the Leicester No 12 shirt. Dan Hipkiss had fallen victim in the pre-match warm-up to the Tigers' backline curse that had already accounted for three men in morning fitness tests (Aaron Mauger, Harry Ellis and Matt Smith), the in-form England centre having complained of suffering from what Richard...

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Leicester 32-32 Ospreys

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

• Leicester 32-32 Ospreys • Billy Twelvetrees' kick earns draw to crown thrilling fightback An injury-ravaged Leicester team staged a pulsating second-half comeback to open their Heineken Cup campaign with a home draw against Ospreys at Welford Road. Leicester, already heavily depleted, lost four more key players before kick-off and found themselves 26-8 down late in the first half. The...

Hipkiss injury underlines cash-flow crisis

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009

• No money to sign Jeanjean and González Amorosino • New Zealand experience financial worries for 2011 World Cup Leicester have admitted that a lack of cash is making it hard for them to defend their Guinness Premiership title. The Tigers' head coach, Richard Cockerill, said he could not afford to buy in much-needed replacements for injured players. The champions started the season...

Mauger ponders new Leicester deal

Sport Experts (Free subscription) | 28/08/2009

Leicester Tigers centre Aaron Mauger is in the early stages of discussions over extending his stay at Welford Road, reports BBC Radio Leicester.

Mauger ponders new Leicester deal

BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 28/08/2009

Leicester Tigers centre Aaron Mauger is in the early stages of discussions over extending his stay at Welford Road, reports BBC Radio Leicester.

Return date set for Mauger

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 18/08/2009

Leicester centre Aaron Mauger is poised for a welcome return to rugby after finally recovering from his long-standing lower back injury.

Murphy appointed Leicester captain

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 29/07/2009

• Ireland full-back takes over from retired Martin Corry • Jeremy Staunton joins Tigers from Wasps Geordan Murphy has been appointed as Leicester captain following the retirement of Martin Corry. The former New Zealand centre Aaron Mauger and the England lock Louis Deacon have been named as the Tigers' vice-captains. The Ireland and Lions full-back captained Leicester in the Guinness Premiership...