Leicester Tigers first played at Butts Park in 1882 - that's how long this rivalry goes back, and after a poor result against Coventry in round two of the cup, Tigers will be looking to square the ledger tomorrow (Saturday), with still a glimmer of hope of advancing to the next stage as well.
![Team News](https://darkroom.leicestertigers.com/1500/ef48131ba68db19a12d384eec18e0ed3:2e7ee94a6f895baa8b68b700023c2a67/teamnews.jpg)
🐅 Team News is in for this historical matchup.
— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) February 14, 2025
See you in Cov!
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TEAM NEWS 📰
— Coventry Rugby (@CoventryRugby) February 14, 2025
Here are your Cov Dogs to take on Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Cup at the BPA!
🆚 Leicester Tigers
🗓️ Saturday 15th February
⏰ 15:00 KO
🏟️ Butts Park Arena
Tickets available via the link below ⬇️https://t.co/UA2UKOKDun#PremRugbyCup #ComeOnCov🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/8OeG0Z9vyX
![Stats and Facts](https://darkroom.leicestertigers.com/1500/ebeb32132405e9765d8d9cab8ace35f1:39726f7a8da62121825cf18fe6fac42f/stats.jpg)
Leicester Tigers have won their last two matches since their 31-38 reversal at Gloucester on 25 January.
Tigers have won their last three Premiership Rugby Cup ties since their loss to Coventry in round two.
Overall the two clubs have met on 208 previous occasions with Tigers winning 101 to 88 by Coventry and nineteen games drawn.
This is Leicester's first trip to the modern Butts Park Arena but they did visit the site on 37 occasions between 1882-1910, winning the Midland Counties Cup there on six separate occasions, beating Moseley there in 1898, 1900 and 1902, Nuneaton in 1899, Rugby in 1903 and Nottingham in 1905.
![The Officials](https://darkroom.leicestertigers.com/1500/cbd4eda155e398b67a77a1ec94724485:6f7586802056cf4aa2226f11142df26a/officials.jpg)
Referee: Joe James
Assistant referees: Calum Howard Greg Macdonald