Richard Cockerill has admitted that he was "relieved" that Leicester Tigers ended their run of three straight defeats in the Aviva Premiership last night.

Last season's runners-up beat Harlequins 22-16 to clinch their third win of the season, moving them up to seventh in the table.

The club's director of rugby told Sky Sports News: "I'm relieved, I'm happy for the players and the club because we have had some stick in the last few weeks. When people say we have lost the hunger and there's no pride in the shirt, that's just rubbish.

"People who know this place should have a bit of respect. They can shout at me and think I'm poor but don't attack the quality of this club and what it's about. There are lots of things that are fantastic about this place. You can abuse me but don't abuse the club, that's just not right.

"There's lots to solve but it's nice to be able to solve it from a winning point of view. It relieves the pressure a bit but we come back next week against Ulster and carry on. There's still lots to do."

Owen Williams kicked 17 points for Leicester after Blaine Scully scored an early try.