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Tiger Town: Leicester Tigers' 2001-02 Back-to-Back European Crown
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ISBN13: 9781923570276
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 6 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Leicester Tigers' journey to back-to-back Heineken Cup triumphs in 2001 and 2002 is one of the most disciplined, physically dominant, and tactically astute campaigns in rugby union history. Tiger Town is a meticulously crafted, fact-based narrative that brings to life every scrum, collision, and turning point in their unforgettable European run.
From the imposing pack led by Martin Johnson to Austin Healey's combustible brilliance and Dean Richards' no-name ethos, this book captures the grit, strategy, and internal culture that powered Leicester to consecutive titles. Every chapter examines the build-up, the matches, the tactics, and the characters behind one of the greatest dynasties in modern club rugby.
Across two seasons, the Tigers faced off against the best of France, Ireland, Wales, and Ulster, turning Welford Road into a fortress and defying the odds away from home. More than just a sporting triumph, Leicester's back-to-back crowns reshaped European club rugby and redefined what it meant to be champions.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the story for the first time, Tiger Town is an immersive and authoritative tribute to a team that pushed European rugby to new heights.
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