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Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam was full of praise for his “inexperienced” side despite throwing away a 15-point lead to Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens on Saturday. Lam claimed his captain, Fitz Harding, who scored a hat-trick on the day, was first to stand up proud in the changing room after the game. “I think a […]
“The young lad who came and stepped in at number eight tonight, Evan Minto, he’s only 18 years old, he’s a student here, he came in off the bench, had to start at 8 I thought he was outstanding” coach Mark Cornwell sang the praise of Minto. Embed from Getty Images Cornwell kept his praises […]
Gloucester Rugby were 41-44 victors over West Country rivals Bristol Bears on Friday night, with the main story coming from Gloucester Winger Christian Wade, who scored a hat-trick at Ashton Gate. Wade made his return to the Premiership after six years away, spending that time in NFL as well as a spell at Racing 92. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Gloucester County under-20s conceded a try in the final play of the game at Newlands Park to see their chances of progressing in the counties cup dashed after a 27-26 defeat to Devon. Sitting third in their pool after win against Somerset before a defeat away to Cornwall last week, Gloucester knew only a win […]
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 […]
It’s a debate that has been ongoing for years. Head injuries in rugby and the increased risk of concussion. However, now there has been a breakthrough on behalf of players who have been diagnosed with neurological diseases and receiving possible compensation from world rugby’s governing bodies. According to an article on Sky Sports, it was […]