Leicester Tigers coach apologises for heated live TV confrontation with TNT Sports host | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSports StaffMonday 30 March 2026 09:31 BSTGeoff Parling was involved in a heated exchange with TNT Sports host Craig Doyle (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling has apologised for a heated exchange with TV presenter Craig Doyle before their Gallagher Premiership match against Gloucester on Saturday.Footage showed Parling confronting Doyle on live TV, as he pushed and swore at him after a conversion attempt by Liam MacDevitt during the warm-up, which Parling deemed a safety risk to his players.Parling stated it “wasn't appropriate for viewers to see” his reaction and thanked TNT Sports for their innovation, promising better alignment on future ideas.Leicester Tigers confirmed that Parling and the club had offered private apologies to those on the ground at Villa Park, and acknowledged TNT's apology for the kick.Doyle apologised on air for Parling's language, while Parling later explained his concern for player safety due to the unapproved kick.In fullLeicester boss Geoff Parling apologises for swearing at TNT Sports hostThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in