Despite rumours of an impending England call up, Ben Vellacott starts at scrum-half in place of the injured Willi Heinz. Embed from Getty Images Tom Savage will captain the side from second row; with Ross Moriarty continuing his return from injury with another start in the back row. Overall, the Cherry and Whites have made 11 […]
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Tom Savage named Gloucester captain against Pau
Tom Savage has been named Gloucester captain for their crucial home match against Pau in the European Challenge Cup tomorrow night. A bonus-point victory for the Cherry and Whites would secure them a home quarter-final for the fourth successive season in the competition, but they will face a stern test from their French opposition. Pau won […]
Michael Van Gerwen set for Cheltenham Masters
Two-time world champion Michael van Gerwen has announced his involvement in the Cheltenham Masters 2018 tournament. Embed from Getty Images The Dutchman, known as “Mighty Mike”, announced his involvement via Twitter and will be joined by a host of other notable players including Raymond van Barneveld, Simon Whitlock, Darryl Fitton and more. Pleased to be heading back […]
Gloucester lock Tom Savage congratulates Scott Lawson on 6-Nations recognition
Gloucester second row Tom Savage has congratulated ex-team mate Scott Lawson following his Scotland recall. Lawson has not played International Rugby in 4 years but has made the 40 man pool for the Six-Nations. Embed from Getty Images Savage said: “It’s no surprise there, as they prove that age is only a number, they are […]
UPDATE: Mathieu Bastareaud banned for comment towards former Hartpury Pupil
France international rugby star Mathieu Bastareaud has been banned for three weeks after making a homophobic remark in a game. Bastareaud, 29, admitted verbally assaulting former Hartpury College pupil Sebastian Negri during Sunday’s European Champions Cup match between Toulon and Benetton Treviso. World Rugby rules state the offence comes with a minimum six-week ban, but it was […]
Gloucester City enjoy two weeks off, but has it helped them?
Gloucester City boss Marc Richards believes that his team have benefited from a break in football as they prepare to do battle in the National League South later this week. The Tigers last match saw them suffer a 3-1 home defeat against Weston-super-Mare on January 6th, but Wealdstone United’s progression in the cup meant that […]
Local star set for a return to Gloucester?
Gloucester-born wing-back Alex Cuthbert has been included in the Wales Rugby squad ahead of their Six Nations bow next month. The Warren Gatland Q&A: The reasons for my selections and why Jamie Roberts' Wales career is not over yet https://t.co/gpDdeOSgSF — WalesOnline Rugby (@WalesRugby) January 16, 2018 The 27-year-old has been linked with a move […]
Netball: Laura Malcolm says “the young players help me a lot”
Ahead of the Severn Stars’ second season in the Vitality Netball Super League, England international Laura Malcolm has high hopes for the team’s chances under the the guidance of new head coach Samantha Bird. Bird took over after last season’s head coach Mo’oina Gerrard stepped down, but Malcolm is excited by what she’s seen so […]
Two Non-League games in Gloucestershire POSTPONED
Briscombe & Thrupp’s home match against Fairford Town that was scheduled to be played Tuesday night has been postponed. The game has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch at the Meadow after there was heavy rainfall throughout most of Monday. In the Southern League Division One West, Cinderford Town’s game against Larkhall Athletic […]
Scotland and Wales name Six Nations squads
Wales and Scotland announced their NatWest Six Nations squads this morning, with current and former Cherry and White players involved. Current players Ross Moriarty and Owen Williams have both been selected for Wales, whilst Gloucestershire born winger Alex Cuthbert is also selected, despite many calling for his omission. Former Cinderford RFC winger, Josh Adams has […]