Gloucester claimed a bonus point win over Wasps with a 40-24 blow out. Tries from Jack Singleton, Matt Garvey, Joe Simpson, Jason Woodward and Billy Twelvetrees all pushed the Gloucestershire outfit to a win. The cherry and whites now sit at 7th in the table, the result comes off the back of a Leicester thrashing […]
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What does injury trouble mean for Ireland’s Johnny Sexton ahead of Autumn Nations Cup game against England?
Ireland’s Johnny Sexton has again suffered further injury trouble after picking up a hamstring injury against Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup. The 35-year-old Ireland captain limped off the field in the first half of his sides 32-9 victory over Wales with Conor Murray stepping in at fly half for the rest of the game. […]
Ireland duo Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw to miss Autumn Nations Cup match against England.
Ireland rugby duo Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw are set to miss this weekend’s Autumn Nations Cup match against England. Captain Sexton was replaced in the second half of Ireland’s 32-9 victory over Wales in the first round of the inaugural tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury. His Leinster teammate Henshaw also picked up an […]
Autumn Nations Cup Catch Up: How did Gloucester’s players get on?
Gloucester Rugby back row Jake Polledri is set to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off in Italy’s 28-17 defeat to Scotland in the Autumn Nations Cup. The Italy number seven was removed from the field in a great deal of discomfort in the 67th minute. Polledri appeared to hyper extend […]
England Rugby call up: Gloucester Rugby
England rugby coach, Eddie Jones has announced a 28 man strong squad for the upcoming Autumn games, including six Gloucester Rugby players. Jones and the squad will meet up next week for a three-day training camp ahead of the Autumn games, including the Quilter Cup and the final of the Guinness Six Nations which was […]
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 […]
Talking Rugby Podcast
This week on Talking Rugby, Katy Homewood and Matt Gretton look at what to do with the remainder of the Gallagher Premiership. They talk about all things rugby, the 2021 Lions tours and what they miss most about the game. Don’t miss out and have a listen!
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 […]
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 […]
Premiership Rugby Cup final between Harlequins and Sale Sharks remains on
This weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup final involving Harlequins and Sale Sharks will go ahead despite the ongoing coronavirus issues. The decision came after Premiership Rugby held a consultation with both clubs. The game will kick off at 3pm on Sunday at the AJ Bell Stadium. This comes after football in England’s top four leagues was […]