Smooth Operators
Making the Coolest Socks on the Planet is not for the faint hearted, and to ensure we are always performing at our optimum here at Lions Rampant HQ, we always fuel ourselves with the purest ingredients, thats why Innocent Smoothies always gets our vote!
Joe likes the Guava ones.
check out the beauties @ the Innocent Drinks website
Billy Twelvetress, Part of Team Rampant
Billy Twelvetrees is this season’s face of Lions Rampant so we got him down to the den for a chat about modelling and his thoughts on pre-season and the year ahead with Leicester Tigers
Harry: Billy you have just finished the photo shoot for this seasons clothes, how was it?
Billy: I was a little apprehensive at first due to it being my first time modelling but it was fine. Instead it was just a good laugh just larking around with the team really and really relaxed. I would definitely consider doing it again.
Harry: So Billy you are currently in pre-season but prior to this what did you get up to on your break?
Billy: I spent most of my time in Devon, chilling and lying on the beach.
Harry: Do you have to train when you are on your break?
Billy: Personally I don’t (laughs) no we get given top up programmes to make sure we don’t waste away, which means it’s not so difficult when returning at pre-season.
Harry: I imagine when you are training 5 days a week for the majority of the year it’s nice to get that break.
Billy: Yeah, that’s the thing when you have only got 4 weeks off you want to make the most of it, especially when you’re lying on a beach or by the pool the last thing you want is to be hitting up a big session in the gym.
Harry: So how is pre-season going?
Billy: Yeah well, stepped up in the last week, more skill games and CV with a lot of the EPS boys filtering back now. Everything is back on track. Lots of weight training, recovery time and protein shakes.
Harry: So is there a good vibe throughout the squad after the winning finish to the season?
Billy: Well being with Leicester there is always the expectation that we get into the top four so making it to the final is a kind of relief and then obviously when we won it we were quite ecstatic!
Harry: Obviously it’s not all serious down at the club so who would you say is the joker in the squad.
Billy: Well there isn’t a particular stand out joker as there is a few but I would say George Chuter, Youngsie and Stankovich all love a joke and a wind-up the most out of everyone.
Harry: Who is the scariest to train against?
Billy: Well not necessarily the scariest but the guys you wouldn’t want to wind up and steer clear of in a contact session is Julian White and Louis Deacon because if you catch them on the ear or something you might just get a jab round the face or in a ruck later on. But then again there is some of the lads you don’t mind winding up.
Harry: So what are your aims for this season?
Billy: I would just love to be involved in the starting XV as often as possible. Just like any other player. I mean it’s not my decision but part of it is down to me when it comes to training and performing and not making mistakes which hopefully the coaches will recognise and reward me for.
Harry: And as a team what are the aims as although you won the premiership the Heineken Cup was somewhat of a disappointment:
Billy: Yeah, like I said with a club like Leicester there is always an expectation to be right up there challenging for all the trophies. And in some respects it was a huge downer but it did allow us to purely focus on the premiership which showed when we won it. But everyone wants to play in Europe as it’s the highest level domestically. We have a good pool, well no one wants to say that but we feel we can capitalise certainly. And not making it as far as normal really disappointed Cockers and the team.
Harry: I don’t know about you but it seemed the Heineken Cup was really open last season,
Billy: Exactly, the pools were so open anyone could qualify. And that is what is good about it. The turn-around and the standard of the games make the games pretty demanding. And if you’re not on your game as a team which we weren’t in some of the games you’re not going to qualify.
Harry: Do you have any international aims with the World Cup so close?
Billy: To be honest I have no international aims, I just want to establish myself as a Leicester player. Whatever happens after that comes along. And as with a lot of the guys in the squad if you play well you are rewarded at international level.
What would you say is the best thing about being a pro-rugby player?
Billy: The best things about being a pro rugby player are doing something you enjoy and getting paid for something you have wanted to do as a kid and wanting to go to work. The downsides are the injuries and also the diets and nutrition, being fat tested every week is always a bit daunting but it isn’t too bad for me but some of the boys look at doughnut and put on weight.
Harry: Obviously Moody and Vesty have gone to Bath this year but what do you think it will be like playing against them?
Billy: I mean for those boys coming back I think it will be very weird just because he is Leicester through and through and so is his family. It will be cool playing against him as he has a good rugby brain and knows what we do well. And as far as Moodos is concerned Moodos is Moodos not sure he will even notice he is at Welford Road he will be too busy running around smashing people like he does for England and how he was for Leicester.
Harry: Cheers for dropping into the den matey.
For more information on Lions Rampant, why not listen to BBC Radio’s Leicester feature they published last week after a visit to the new head office.
Congratualtions to Dubai who won the 2010 Cowdray Open Gold Cup! It looked as though everyone who was there was having a great day in blissful weather conditions..who’d thought it!
This was the 3rd Cowdray Park Polo event for Lions Rampant, and the funnest one yet!
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO NOW
Check out our cheeky movie to see what kicked off at Cowdray from the Rampant side of the park!!
Busy week at Lions Rampant HQ, photo shoot for our new summer range tomorrow! Stay tuned to see all of our new products next week!!!!
This week the Lions Rampant Team braved the elements at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.
It was GREAT to see so many friendly faces, and always a pleasure to travel up North, not something we get to do too often during the events season.
We even got the opportunity to get some vital Gymnastics training in, which will hopefully home in very handy at the Veuve Clicquot Polo @ Cowdray park this weekend………speaking of which, come and see us at the Veuve Clicquot Polo @ Cowdray park this weekend! It should be a good one, and the whole of Team Rampant will be there so come and say hi!
Over the next 2 weeks we will be introducing many of the products from our New Summer Collection.
Today we are proud to present to the New Lions Rampant Espadrilles!
Lions Rampant Espedrilles
These are the freshest espadrilles on the market. Made in Argentina by the famous Paez, Lions Rampant has injected its colour and style into a must have summer accessory.
*Get it while its hot… stock VERY limited*
They are avaiable for guys and girls from paw sizes 4-12. Click here to grab yours now!!!
We hope you will like what we have put together, and we look forward to showcasing more of our products over the next few weeks.
Keep it Rampant!
Great to see so many people at the Henley Regatta this year, we had a great time with our ‘Rampant Rowing Challenge‘
Congratulations to everyone that won Hoodies that week, great efforts on the Concept2 Rowing machines!
Click here to see more photos of the event
The Best of the Rampant Rowers at Henley this year:
[How far can you row in 30 seconds?]
Wednesday: Doug 198m
Thursday: George 196m / Ali (f) 160m
Friday: Frazer 207m / Rebecca (f) 158m
Saturday: Phil 204m / Lizzie (f) 167m
Sunday: Sean 211m / Grace/Rachel (f) 155m
To see all the Rampant Rowers in action check out the Video on the Wild Side!!!!!
Why not check out our sponsors site for the latest in Ergo rowing technology: Concept2
The Lions Rampant Team are looking for a female model for the shooting of their new Summer range.
Rampant Models Required
The job will be a one day shoot early in July, payment in kind (free-clothing and portfolio photographs).
We are searching for girls with the following criteria:
Brown Hair
Atleast 5′8″ tall
Size 8-10
Athlethic
Previous modelling experience required.
To be considered please email a Full body Photograph and a Face Close-up photograph to:
rampantjobs@gmail.com
Please include your name, age, contact address and telephone number.
All applications must be submitted by 6th July.
Keep in Rampant!!!
The first weekend in July is fast approaching… and with it brings the annual rowing event of the year - The Henley Royal Regatta. The eagerly awaited competition is due to take place from Wednesday 30th June to Sunday 4th July, and with a record 505 crews entering, 2010 is set to be the most exciting head to head yet.
For more information on the draw and details of this year’s event click here.
We at Lions Rampant will be attending and cannot wait to soak up the atmosphere on the banks of the Thames. We will also be teaming up with Ticket to Ride Kitesurfing where there will be loads of chances to get involved with competitions, challenges and get your hands on some amazing prizes!
Not only this, the generous powers at be here at LR are offering Half price on all rugby shirts! Click here to see a full range. Simply enter the discount code ‘regatta’ and 50% will be knocked off the price!
Offer ends Sunday 4th July 2010
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Ticket To Ride Kitesurf
With these long, hot days, what better way to embrace the Summer, get in the water and get Kitesurfing!
Next week Lions Rampant and Ticket To Ride Kitesurf will be together giving it some at Henley Regatta.
Come down and see us to check out the vibes. We have loads of cool prizes to be won, some awesome comeptions and lots more!
Ticket to Ride Kitesurfing specialise in kitesurf tuition both in the UK and some aweomse international locations. For more information check out www.ttridekitesurfing.com
Kitesurfing, Lions Rampant Style
We want LIONS! Are you:
· LIKEABLE - people who have the ability to integrate with anyone and everyone.
· INTERESTED - in fashion and sports.
· ON IT - (wasters need not apply)
· NOTICABLE - we want stand out individuals who make our brand stand out!
· SALES orientated- we want people who can sell ice to Eskimos!
What’s on offer?
· We are looking to expand our Brand promotions team.
· This innovative exciting team will consist of two roles. Brand Reps and Brand Ambassadors.
Reps Roles:
· Capture digital content for website and other relevant literature
· Increasing mailing list numbers/ data capture
· Sales
· Creative ideas and brainstorming
· Market research and market feedback
· Increase brand awareness
· Scouting of teams/ models/rising stars
· Assisting in the running events organised by our ambassadors
What is in it for you?
· All our reps will get great rates of discount.
· Reps will experience marketing, sales, promo and events organisation.
· A free pair of socks when selected!
· Points depending on performance. And these points do mean prizes!
I know what you are thinking, how do I apply? Easy Just fill in your details and we will select the best to join our pride!
NAME:
AGE:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
E-mail:
CONTACT NUMBER:
UNIVERSITY/ SCHOOL:
INTERESTS and SPORTS:
A photo demonstrating your full radiance (clothed though):
Finally we want to know what makes you stand out above the rest. (IN NO MORE THAN 50 WORDS) and send to ted@lionsrampant.com
Deadline for application 6th July 1010
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