The second round of the 2021 Six Nations was concluded last weekend, and provided rugby fans across Europe, with an exciting instalment of action. Embed from Getty Images For most rugby fans, the national rugby teams of Europe stretch no further than the boot of Italy’s heel, with the old playground rhyme of “England, Ireland, […]
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Scrapped relegation “doesn’t change anything” says George Skivington after Gloucester’s narrow defeat to Bristol Bears
Gloucester suffered their eighth loss of the season on Friday as they were narrowly defeated by Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol Bears 18-17 at Kingsholm. The Cherry and White’s led 17-15 until a high tackle from lock Alex Craig in the 75th minute allowed Bears’ fly-half Ioan Lloyd to convert a penalty from 40 meters which […]
Six Nations opening weekend raises further concerns around player safety
Several players left the pitch for HIA’s over the weekend, which saw Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony sent off for an elbow to the head of Welsh prop Tomas Francis. Discussions around player safety and the long-term effects of head injuries has been dominating the media ahead of the build-up to this year’s Six Nations tournament, […]
Four Gloucester Rugby players shine in Round 1 of the Six Nations
Gloucester Rugby were well represented in the Six Nations last weekend. Louis Rees-Zammit, Chris Harris, Stephen Varney, and Jonny May all started for their international teams in Round 1 of the tournament. Rees-Zammit was part of the winning Wales side, with Chris Harris playing a vital role in Scotland’s historic victory over England at Twickenham. […]
England Rugby squad announcement leaves Gloucester behind
Eddie Jones announced his squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations tournament on the weekend, selecting only one Gloucester player – Jonny May, while rival team Bath, had seven calls. READ: Cheltenham Town’s true FA Cup spirit against Manchester City. Embed from Getty Images Swindon born Jonny May started at Gloucester on the wing back […]
Fans Return To Twickenham As England Win the Autumn Nations Cup in Sudden-Death.
The first-ever Autumn Nations Cup competition has been decided after an incredibly tense final. Owen Farrell’s penalty won the match for England, in the second half of sudden-death. The Captain had the opportunity to secure the trophy with a penalty attempt early in extra-time, yet struck the post. The suspense continued for the 2,000 fans […]
Has International rugby become boring after England’s Autumn Nations Cup victory?
The inaugural Autumn Nations Cup has brought back international rugby to the delight of many fans. However, some fans and critics have been unimpressed by the style in which the game is being played. England claimed the title with a dramatic 19-16 sudden death victory over France at Twickenham on Sunday but their defensive approach […]
Owen Farrell’s Sudden-Death Penalty Wins England the Autumn Nations Cup, as fans return to Twickenham.
England have been crowned champions of the first-ever Autumn Nations Cup competition, after Owen Farrell’s penalty decided an incredibly tense final against France that went to sudden-death. Embed from Getty Images The captain had the opportunity to secure the trophy with a penalty attempt early in the first half of sudden-death, yet struck the post. […]
Sudden-Death Drama As Owen Farrell Wins The Autumn Nations Cup For England.
England have been crowned champions of the first-ever Autumn Nations Cup, after Captain Owen Farrell kicked the sudden-death winning penalty to defeat France 22-19. It was a 19-19 draw at full-time, after Luke Cowan-Dickie rescued the match for England with a last-minute try. Farrell missed his first attempt to win the trophy, after his penalty […]
England and Bath rugby’s Ruaridh McConnochie says Rugby’s issues are in the Laws of the game
Bath and England winger Ruaridh McConnochie says the recent debate on the playing style of international rugby is in the hands of the law makers. The 29-year-old said, “the issue is the laws, it is not within the way people are playing because of how good everyone is nowadays and how good defences are.” McConnochie’s […]