Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby

Lauren Saphir was named Best in Class in the 0.5 classification at the WR5s Premiership in Aylesbury on Sunday.

Lauren showed exactly how important the bench can be in wheelchair rugby, coming on with energy, working hard, and disrupting the rhythm of the opposition. Her defensive impact was huge, especially in the final game of the round against Penrith Pumas.

Late in the second half, Lauren helped Tigers stay strong defensively as the team battled to a thrilling 25–24 victory — a result that capped off a fantastic weekend of WR5s for the Tigers.

A brilliant performance and a well-deserved award for Lauren.

A thrilling weekend of WR5s saw both Tigers and Swifts unbeaten in Round 2.

After a challenging Round 1, the Tigers knew they needed a big performance to stay in title contention — and they delivered. With consistent performances across the day, the Tigers secured convincing wins against North East Barbarians, Northampton Saints, and Help For Heroes.

It all came down to the final game against Penrith Pumas, who had beaten Tigers in Round 1 to end their impressive unbeaten run. This time, it was Tigers who came out on top in an enthralling contest, sealing a dramatic 25–24 victory in the final moments of the game. That result now sets up a huge Round 3 battle for the WR5s Premiership title in July between the two top sides.

Our Swifts were equally impressive, cruising to another unbeaten round and putting themselves in pole position in League One heading into the final round.

The weekend also saw Hayley Cassin celebrate her 50th Tigers cap, with the young Tiger producing some outstanding performances alongside teammate Lauren Saphir, who picked up Best in Class in the 0.5 classification.

For Tigers, the return of Clive Smith and Jules Allen brought valuable experience and energy to the side, while Rhumbie Mulomo continued her excellent form for the Swifts with another top-class performance.

A brilliant weekend all round for Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby.

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A huge congratulations to Hayley Cassin on reaching an incredible 50 caps for Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby during Round 2 of the WR5s Premiership! 🐯

Hayley becomes the first-ever female player to achieve this milestone for the club — a fantastic achievement and a testament to her dedication, talent, and commitment to the game.

Congratulations, Hayley, on making history! 👏
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The stage is set once again as our Leicester Tigers and Swifts head into Round 2 of the WR5s league season.

Our Tigers return to the Premiership ready for another challenging weekend of top-level competition. With Sebastien Verdin unavailable for selection, we welcome back Jules Allen, Lauren Saphir and Clive Smith as we reshape the squad and prepare to battle hard once again. This round will also see a special milestone for Hayley Cassin, who earns her 50th Tigers cap — a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for the club.

Our Swifts continue their League One campaign after a strong start to the season, looking to build on their Round One form with strong performances across the squad once again.

It’s another exciting round of WR5s rugby ahead, and both teams are ready to give everything on court.

Swipe the post above to check out how both teams line up for Round 2.

Come on you Tigerssss!

Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby 5’s Players Player of the Season… Andrew Rayner 👏🐯

Leicester Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Players Player of the Season… Nichola Charlton 👏🐯