Leicester and the Ospreys were today both awaiting an official European Rugby Cup response over a 16th player blunder involving Wales and Lions full-back Lee Byrne.

The Ospreys look likely to be hit with a fine for briefly fielding 16 players in their Heineken Cup victory over Leicester.

Leicester tonight lodged an official protest with tournament chiefs after their Heineken Cup exit was overshadowed by a 16th player blunder at the Liberty Stadium.

THE chairmen of England’s Guinness Premiership clubs have agreed a new voluntary code on blood injuries that will take immediate effect.

Leicester have announced the appointment of South African Heyneke Meyer as their new head coach.

Former World Cup-winning South Africa coach Jake White is the most high-profile name on a list of contenders to take over at Leicester after the departure of head coach Marcelo Loffreda.

Former England coach Clive Woodward is to join the board of Leicester Tigers.

STADE FRANCAIS star Juan Martin Hernandez claims Leicester have offered him the chance to link up with his national coach Marcelo Loffreda at Welford Road next season.

Leicester have confirmed the appointment of Marcelo Loffreda as their new head coach.

The Scottish Rugby Union has warned that the “future viability of the professional game in Scotland could be jeopardised” by the withdrawal of English and French sides from next season’s Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup.

English rugby is braced for another bitter battle between its leading clubs and the Twickenham hierarchy.

Quarrying-to-concrete group Aggregate Industries today said first half profits had risen despite the weakening US dollar, higher oil prices and reduced UK infrastructure business.

England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson has agreed to extend his playing career by another year, according to Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom.

Leicester 7 Munster 20

LEICESTER TIGERS have been forced to ask almost 150 of their fans to return tickets for next month’s Heineken Cup quarter-final with Munster at Welford Road.

A CYNICAL ploy by Leicester Tigers has threatened to cause a major row ahead of the Heineken European Cup quarter-final against Munster on April 13.

Leicester Tigers have decided against switching their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster from Welford Road to Leicester City's Walkers Stadium.

Leicester chief executive Peter Wheeler says he is considering an appeal against a £3,000 (€4700) fine imposed by the RFU for criticising a referee.