The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
At Leicester the prevailing mood is one of relief. And perhaps a touch of relish at what the underdog might yet achieve. Mick Cleary reports.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Leicester coach Marcelo Loffreda admitted that Tom Varndell's late try against Harlequins had probably saved his job.
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Under-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job after the Tigers sneaked into the play-offs thanks to a bonus-point win over Harlequins.
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Under-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job after the Tigers sneaked into the play-offs thanks to a bonus-point win over Harlequins.
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
Under-fire Leicester chief Marcelo Loffreda admitted Tom Varndell's late try had probably saved his job after the Tigers sneaked into the play-offs thanks to a bonus-point win over Harlequins.
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Boss Marcelo Loffreda admits Leicester's 31-28 victory over Harlequins may have saved his job.
BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Under-fire Leicester coach Marcelo Loffreda admits his side's stunning win over Harlequins may have saved his job.
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
It is all very cheek by jowl in the grandstand at Leicester, a club which likes to thrive on peer pressure. Marcelo Loffreda and his coaches sit next to the directors’ box, which is one row in front of the press area, which houses the visiting coaches – in this case Dean Richards, that eminent [...]
The Independent (Free subscription) | 05/12/2008
It is all very cheek by jowl in the grandstand at Leicester, a club which likes to thrive on peer pressure. Marcelo Loffreda and his coaches sit next to the directors' box, which is one row in front of the press area, which houses the visiting coaches – in this case Dean Richards, that eminent ex-Tiger, and his Harlequins cohort. Every groan, cheer and – as Sir Alex Ferguson might put...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Leicester head coach Marcelo Loffreda has included 11 internationals in his starting XV, while Quins remain confident.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Leicester Tigers head coach Marcelo Loffreda has named 11 internationals in his starting line up for this Saturday's must-win clash with Harlequins at Welford Road. "
Fijilive (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Leicester snatched a Premiership play-off place in dramatic fashion as Tom Varndell's last minute try clinched a 31-28 victory against Harlequins on Saturday.The Tigers needed a bonus-point win over Harlequins at Welford Road as well as Sale to lose at home to London Irish if they were to finish in the fourth and final play-off place.And with Sale losing 17-7 at Edgeley Park, Marcelo Loffreda's...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Tigers needed a bonus-point win over Harlequins and for Sale to lose at home to London Irish and kept their side of the bargain with a last-gasp 31-28 win at Welford Road.And with Sale losing 17-7 at Edgeley Park, Marcelo Loffreda's side snuck into fourth place and secured a semi-final clash with top of the table Gloucester.The Tigers were trailing by four points with three minutes to...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
... is currently concentrating on the finale to the Super 14. His name was originally put forward by Marcelo Loffreda, Leicester's head coach, to help out as a backs coach. Poor results have put Loffreda himself under more pressure.The Welsh Rugby Union last night announced the departure in June of Graeme Maw, the Australian who was appointed elite performance director in January...
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
... so that was one of the biggest things for me. Craig is an outstanding player and he is a leader Marcelo Loffreda “It'll be a change of lifestyle and we’re looking forward to experiencing a different culture.” Tigers head coach Marcelo Loffreda added: “Craig is an outstanding player in Super 14 rugby and he is a leader. “He is a versatile and talented player who can play...
