Since 1888, the British and Irish Lions have been the pinnacle of rugby as the best of the best from the home nations compete against powerhouses of the southern hemisphere. However, only recently has talk arisen of the potential of a women’s side being formed. It was announced that Royal London, who are the UK’s […]
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Gloucester begin their search for a new head coach, as Ackermann departs
Gloucester Rugby have begun their search for a new head coach as Johan Ackermann departs for Japanese side NTT Docomo Red. The South African had been in charge of Gloucester since the start of the 17/18 season. Ackermann led Gloucester to the Challenge Cup final in his first season but lost the match in heartbreaking […]
Johan Ackermann leaves Gloucester Rugby after less than three years in charge
Johan Ackermann will not be Gloucester Rugby’s head coach when the Gallagher Premiership returns after the current hiatus due to the coronavirus. Despite leading Gloucester to their first Premiership semi-final for eight years in 2019, Ackermann has decided to leave Kingsholm and pursue his coaching career in Japan for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes. The […]
Opinion: Can the next World Rugby Union Chairman apply the brakes, please?
Both World Rugby Chairman candidates Agustín Pichot and Sir Bill Beaumont want Rugby to expand and spread around the world. But whoever wins should apply the brakes because the foundations of Rugby are rotting away. The current financial state, and even more so during the Coronavirus pandemic, of the strongholds in rugby is weak. The […]
Five sporting events to watch during the COVID-19 lockdown
Euro ’96 Theres no better sight than a packed Old Wembley in the blazing sun with Stuart Pearce belting out ‘God save the Queen’. Well to see this beauty then go on to ITV Hub and you can see the full tournament. I recommend heading straight to England vs Scotland, you’ll see one of the […]
What have Gloucestershire’s sports teams been up to in self-isolation?
The coronavirus pandemic may have left a fairly sizeable hole in the sporting calendar. Gloucester Rugby had their most recent match against Worcester Warriors postponed and their upcoming home match against Bristol Bears has also been struck by the virus. Gloucestershire were set to return to the top division of county cricket for the first […]
Wasps’ former Director of Rugby Dai Young speaks out fully for the first time since leaving the club
Just under a month ago, Coventry Telegraph broke the news that Wasps’ Director of Rugby, Dai Young was stepping down from his role after nearly nine years at the club. Now, he has spoken out for the first time since leaving the Coventry based side about how his former club are doing without him and […]
Will coronavirus cause a detrimental problem to Rugby Leauge?
Castleford Tigers beat St Helens in the solitary top-level sports fixture in the United Kingdom on Sunday. Rugby League is known for its hard-nosed approach on the pitch, but over the last weekend it used that ideology off the pitch to battle the coronavirus outbreak. 50% of the Super League’s scheduled fixtures in the last […]
Opinion: This is how Premiership Rugby should respond to the coronavirus
All sports fans are going to be left without anything to watch on the TV for weeks, potentially months. It’s inevitable. The coronavirus outbreak is shutting down the world quicker than anything ever seen before. It’s unprecedented. Action in the world of sport is going to be put on hold despite its potential to create […]