Catch the club legend Dean Richards as he graces the Champions Club on December 14, setting the stage for Leicester Tigers’ Investec Champions Cup showdown against Hollywoodbets Sharks at the iconic Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
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314 Appearances, 429 Points – The Stuff of Legends
With 314 appearances and a staggering 429 points, Richards was nothing short of unstoppable on the field. Known for his ironclad defense and relentless play, he also made his mark internationally, earning 48 caps for England and lining up in six Tests for the British & Irish Lions in both Australia (1989) and New Zealand (1993).
From Pitch to Sidelines – Building a Fortress
After hanging up his boots, Richards brought his brilliance to the coaches’ box, leading Leicester Tigers to back-to-back European championships in 2001 and 2002. Under his reign, Mattioli Woods Welford Road became a true fortress, boasting an unbeaten streak of 50+ games. Seven trophies in four years? Not too shabby!
As a Champions Club VIP, you will enjoy:
- Arrive 2.5 hours pre-match
- Pre-match three-course meal
- Complimentary bar until kick-off
- Half-time and full-time snacks and refreshments
- Photo opportunity with trophies and matchday prizes throughout day
- Direct access to padded seats in the Tradeview Markets Stand
- Matchday Parking (1 space per 4 guests)
- Pre-match Q&A with current Leicester Tigers players
- Variety of champion guests and hosts throughout season
PRICE
£250pp + VAT
HOW TO BOOK
With only limited places available each matchday, book early to secure your place by booking online, contacting the team on 0116 217 1215 or fill out the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can email us on [email protected].
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2025 Six Nations fixtures confirmed, England handed worst possible start
As per this year, the 2025 Championship will see BBC and ITV sharing coverage in the UK, with S4C offering Welsh language options. France Television will be the home of the Championship for French fans, RTE and Virgin Media will once again cover the games in Ireland. In Italy, Sky Italia will continue their coverage of the Championship in 2025. The host broadcast coverage will also be complemented by widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service.
Commenting on the 2025 Guinness Six Nations fixtures, Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, said:
“The Guinness Men’s Six Nations is an appointment to view each year, delivering blockbuster entertainment for fans all over the world. The Championship never fails to deliver unpredictable excitement and experiences for fans to look forward to and then savour.
“The announcement of the next instalment of fixtures is always keenly anticipated by fans, and with tickets now available for the 2025 fixtures, coupled with extensive broadcast coverage of the games, fans can already begin looking forward to what is in store as the action for the remaining rounds of this year’s Championship plays out.”
2025 Siz Nations Fixtures
ROUND 1
- Friday 31 January
- France vs Wales – 8.15pm
- Saturday 1 February
- Scotland vs Italy – 2.15pm
- Ireland vs England – 4.45pm
ROUND 2
- Saturday 8 February
- Italy vs Wales – 2.15pm
- England vs France – 4.45pm
- Sunday 9 February
- Scotland vs Ireland – 3pm
