Knights test limits with Preseason session at Leicester Tigers

27th August 2025

Doncaster Knights ramped up their pre-season preparations on Tuesday with a high-intensity joint training session alongside Premiership club, Leicester Tigers.

Hosted at Oval Park, the session saw both clubs come together for a competitive and collaborative day of rugby.  An opportunity to test combinations, build cohesion, and simulate match conditions ahead of the new season.

The forwards began the morning with focused live scrum and lineout work, in a series of controlled but combative set-piece drills. Meanwhile, the backs took to the pitch for attacking structures and skill-based drills, matching up against their opposite numbers.

As the session progressed, both teams merged for several blocks of full 15 v 15 rugby. These live, full-contact periods brought real match intensity, giving players a valuable chance to implement systems and showcase physicality under pressure.

The Knights now turn their attention to their upcoming pre-season fixtures against Edinburgh Rugby, with preparations continuing to build momentum. 

Knights V Edinburgh: 

Away – Friday 19th September 5pm KO

Home – Friday 26th September 7pm KO – Get tickets here!