CROFT SIGNS NEW CONTRACT

Tom Croft has signed a new contract with the Leicester rugby team. The 25-year-old England and British & Irish Lions back-rower has made 87 appearances for the Tigers since his 2005 debut, scoring 17 tries.

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill said: “Everyone here is delighted that Tom has signed a new contract.

“He came through our academy and is now a top-class player. He really wanted to stay and we really wanted him to stay.”