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Five players from the Cherry and Whites have been selected to play for their respective home countries for the Six Nations Championship. 29 year-old hooker George McGuigan was picked for Steve Borthwick’s first England squad, after joining the Cherry and Whites before Christmas. He is yet to make his international debut. England begin their Six […]
In the Premiership match between Gloucester and Saracens on Friday night, a questionable high tackle from Owen Farrell on Jack Clement late on led to a lot of frustration on the consistency on the rules. Farrell went on to score a last-minute drop goal in controversial circumstances. University of Gloucestershire Rugby captain Sam Rhymes had […]
Starring in the UK’s biggest advent calendar, what better way to raise money? Rugby players from both Gloucester and Gloucester-Hartpury, as well as Ed Slater, will appear in the calendar. It will be displayed on the front of the BiGDUG offices and the images will also be displayed on Christmas cards. The calendar, which is […]
Santiago Carreras starred on Saturday evening for Gloucester as they secured there first victory in 3 matches. The Argentinian donned the 10 shirt for the first time this season, and the decision paid off. A try and 14 points off the boot, was enough to steer his side to victory. Gloucester were able to move […]
Gloucester Rugby’s George Barton was captain for the day in Saturday’s hard-fought win over Bristol after a quick start. Gloucester have been slow starters in their two games before this, trailing 7-24 to Newcastle Falcons and 24-10 to Sale at Half Time. This has been something the Cherry and Whites planned on improving. “We haven’t […]
Wayne Pivac has once again named local sensation Louis Rees-Zammit at fullback in their match against familiar foes Georgia. The Gloucester Rugby star who has featured mostly on the wing for the Cherry and Whites will be looking for further improvement after a strong showing at 15 vs Argentina. The youngster did however played at […]
Newcastle Falcons won their second game of the season in an upset against Gloucester at the Kingsholm Stadium. This was a third home defeat for George Skivington’s side this season. A disappointing first half for the home side left them 17 points down at half time, a deficit that was too great to overcome despite […]
Despite the resounding 17-0 win over rivals Gloucester Old Boys on Saturday, Old Patesians winger Joe McDean is very aware that there plenty more challenges lying in wait for the Cheltenham based side in their quest for promotion this season. After dropping down three leagues over the summer in wake of multiple player departures, the […]
Eddie Jones has included Gloucester Rugby’s Jonny May, Val Rapava-Ruskin and Jack Singleton in the England squad for the Autumn Nations Series. Gloucester have been in fine form of late, winning their last three games, which has led to May, Rapava-Ruskin and Singleton’s inclusion in the national team. England face Argentina on Sunday 6 November, […]
Gloucester hooker Jack Singleton was one of three players called up to Eddie Jones’ training squad following the withdrawal of Jamie George, Guy Porter and Jack Walker through injury. Adam Radwan and George Mcguigan have also joined the squad as Eddie Jones builds towards the Autumn Internationals where they will face Argentina, Japan , New […]