Drew Kemp completes the 2026 Leicester Lions
Leicester Lions have completed their 2026 team build with the return of former triple British Under-19 Champion Drew Kemp. The 23-year-old has been part of the Watling JCB Lions set-up since their return to the Premiership in 2023, with last season marking his first full campaign with the club. Drafted in at short notice on […]
Kyle Howarth returns to the Leicester Lions for 2026
The Leicester Lions are closing in on finalising their 2026 team after confirming that Great Britain racer Kyle Howarth will return to the Watling JCB Lions. A former Lions captain during the club’s Championship era, Howarth rejoined Leicester in the Premiership last season following a long and successful spell with Sheffield, where he was honoured […]
Leicester Lions confirm the return of Nick Morris
The Leicester Lions have confirmed the return of Australian racer Nick Morris as they continue to shape their line-up for the 2026 Premiership season. The 31-year-old makes his full return to the Lions following a comeback to UK racing during the latter stages of last year, after serving a two-year suspension from the sport. Morris […]
Leicester Lions retain Ryan Douglas for 2026
RYAN Douglas has sealed a return to Premiership runners-up Leicester as the club’s third signing for 2026. The Australian, who has represented the Lions at both senior levels, enjoyed his best-ever season this year, raising his starting average by nearly a point to 8.12 making him one of the top performers in the league. Douglas […]
Sam Masters to lead the Leicester Lions as Captain in 2026
The Leicester Lions have confirmed a major boost ahead of the 2026 campaign with the return of Australian star Sam Masters, who will also step into the role of club captain. The 34-year-old has become a key figure at the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park since joining the Watling JCB Lions ahead of the 2024 season. […]
Dan Thompson returns as Leicester make first Premiership signing
The Leicester Lions have confirmed the return of Dan Thompson, bringing the title-winning rider back to the Pidcock Motorcycles Arena for the 2026 season. Thompson re-joins the Lions after helping Ipswich lift the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership title this year – success which came at Leicester’s expense in the Grand Final. A former Leicester mascot, […]
The Leicester Lions set sights on 2026 Premiership return as Club Issues Update
Leicester Speedway have moved to reassure supporters about their intentions for the 2026 season, confirming their full commitment to remaining in the Sports Insure Premiership. The update, issued via the Leicester Speedway website, outlines the club’s current position as the sport waits for the delayed British Speedway AGM to reconvene and finalise next year’s regulations. […]
Ipswich lead Leicester by four in Premiership Grand Final First Leg
Ipswich Witches seized the advantage in the first leg of the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Grand Final, claiming a 47–43 victory over Leicester Lions at the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park on Monday night. Feature Image courtesy of Phil Mcglynn – Ipswich Speedway The Witches had to overcome the early loss of Adam Ellis, who crashed […]
Ryan Douglas completes the 2025 Leicester Lions
The Leicester have completed their 2025 line-up with the signing of Ryan Douglas who is the sixth member of this year’s team to return. The Australian will also be staging his Testimonial meeting at Beaumont Park with the date for that event to be confirmed. Douglas was a former title winner with the Lions at […]
Sam Masters to stay with Leicester Lions in 2025
AUSTRALIAN star Sam Masters will be back for a second season with the Leicester Lions in 2025. Masters joined the Lions last winter after an extensive spell with Wolverhampton prior to the forced closure of the Monmore club, and he helped his new side to the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership Grand Final. Manager Stewart Dickson […]