LEICESTER Lions were formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of two clubs, Westleigh and Wigston – established in 1904 and 1946 respectively.

These two clubs were situated about two miles apart in the south of Leicester and decided their future would be enhanced as a joint club.

Lions have recently improved their facilities with a new club house at their Westleigh Park, Blaby headquarters.

They began their League career in Midlands One and finished fourth in their first season.
By 2005 they earned promotion to National Three North, then in 2009 moved up to National Two North, finishing third in 2016 and 2017.

In a re-organisation of Leagues, Lions spent two campaigns in National Two South before switching to National Two West last season – which suited them well. They lost just one game and won the league by a margin of 18 points.

Notable former Lions, Westleigh and Wigston players include World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, and other England internationals in lock Louis Deacon and centre Billy Twelvetrees.

Our clubs met for the first time in October, Lions coming out on top 26-24 to end Rams’ six-match winning start to the season.

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