Scrum-half Ben Youngs is no longer the plucky teenager hoping for a bit of game-time here and there. By his own admission, this is a "big year" for the 20-year-old after two seasons learning his trade in the first-team squad. Full Article at This Is Leicestershire

It wasn't a feast of running rugby. In fact, it was like a Gloucester victory of old. Conditions far from perfect, with the pack putting in a herculean up front to lay the platform for victory. Full Article at Gloucester Rugby Club

One of the heroes of Leicester Tigers' historic victory over South Africa has been told to show consistency if he wants to start on a regular basis. Full Article at This Is Leicestershire

James Grindal believes Leicester Tigers can bounce back from the defeat by Leeds Carnegie and qualify for the LV= Cup semi-finals. Full Article at This Is Leicestershire

You praised the displays of Will Genia and Quade Cooper, the Australia 21-year-olds, saying their development showed up England's failure to show more faith in youth. But is that kind of talent available to Martin Johnson? Absolutely. Full Article at Times Online

and by kick-off there was a genuine buzz around the ground. Full Article at SportNetwork