Christian Wade’s arrival at Gloucester Rugby is the club’s second marquee signing this week, signalling its intent to compete at the highest level. Gloucester Rugby directory of rugby George Skivington was elated with his latest capture after adding talented fly-half Gareth Anscombe earlier in the week: “He [Wade] is a proper X-factor player. I think […]
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Saracens Academy take bragging rights in Gloucester double-header
Saracens Under 17’s claimed a dominant victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm, winning with an impressive 34-point difference in a 53-19 thriller. The home side were able to stay in the fixture for large parts of the clash, refusing to roll over on their home turf easily. However, Saracens proved to be too strong, scoring nine […]
Former Wales U20’s and Scarlets centre Steff Hughes pleased with first pre-season campaign as Dragons RFC captain
Dragons RFC Captain Steff Hughes was ‘delighted’ with a try brace and 31-24 win over his former side Scarlets in Llanelli. Hughes was named club captain of the Newport-based side during this pre-season campaign, after establishing himself as a key player and leader since joining the Dragons as ‘injury cover’ in 2022. The centre scored […]
Dragons RFC coach Matt O’Brien praises ‘outstanding’ pre-season following compelling Scarlets win
Dragons RFC backs coach Matt O’Brien hopes the Newport-based side can continue their pre-season form, following an incredible 31-24 away win over Scarlets. The men of Gwent concluded their pre-season with two wins in two physical and fitness-testing matches, against both the Ospreys at home in Newport, and the Scarlets in Llanelli O’Brien, who was […]
OPINION: Why the Allianz Premier 15s is heading in the right direction for the 2023/24 season
If the Allianz Premier 15s wants to advance, it is essential that all clubs can prove they have the capability to meet the growing demands of the level to reduce the chances of failure. As the season begins to close and the new campaign lurks in the shadows, the league is going to be temporarily […]
How will Gloucester’s back row line-up look next season after Jake Polledri’s Summer departure
Gloucester this week confirmed that Italian International back-rower will leave the club at the end of the season to take up a contract with Italian side Zebre, leaving a big whole in the side’s back-row. With veteran Ben Morgan set to retire, and rumours circulating around the future of Jordy Reid, we take a look […]
Gloucester Rugby 5-26 Leicester Tigers: Heavy defeat puts dent in play-off hopes for George Skivington’s side
Gloucester Rugby were defeated 26-5 by Leicester Tigers on Sunday at Kingsholm in a contest that has severely hampered their chances of making the play-offs. It was an important game for both teams, with just five rounds to go before the end of the season, the battle for the Champions Cup places is heating up. […]
“Crash, bang, Zammit!”: Welsh flyer sparkles under Friday night lights on fairy tale return from injury
Louis Rees-Zammit returned from a two-month injury absence to inspire Gloucester to a crucial 28-26 win over play-off rivals Harlequins at Kingsholm on Friday night. In a thrilling contest that saw both sides score try-bonus points, Gloucester overtook the London-based side in the league table to propel them back in the play-off places. Tries from […]
Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to step down from role after Six Nations
The RFU have announced that the England women’s head coach Simon Middleton will step down at the end of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The 57-year-old guided England to two Rugby World Cup finals in 2017 and 2022, and oversaw a 30-match winning run, having joined in 2015. Speaking to the England Rugby website, […]
Rugby Union: New Questions Posed Over Sale Of Worcester Warriors
The impartiality surrounding the sale of Worcester Warriors Rugby Club has been questioned after latest reports emerged of administrators involved in the process were accused of pressuring a witness ahead of a parliamentary select committee. According to Matt Hardy of city.com “a partner at DCMS–appointed administrators Begbies Traynor warned the witness that they could be […]