University of Gloucestershire Prop James Sampson believes that there is ‘more to come’ and ‘a lot to play for’ in 2023 for the Men’s Rugby Union team. He reflected on their results earlier in the season, and their goals going into 2023 and the few games that they have left of the season. The Men’s […]
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Gloucester-Hartpury’s centre Sophie Bridger is excited for what the future holds for Gloucester-side in the Allianz Premier 15s after 53-7 victory against Saracens Women
Gloucester-Hartpury remain unstoppable as they dazzled Saracens Women with a warm 53-7 victory and a half-time bonus point at the StoneX Stadium last Saturday. After a crowd-pleasing dummy pass, last year’s BUCS champion got herself on the scoresheet once again as she leaped over the whitewash in the first half. The youngster admitted: “For us, […]
Gloucester-Hartpury thrashed Saracens Women in a 53-7 victory to remain top of the table of the Allianz Premier 15s league
Gloucester-Hartpury were unstoppable as they continued their winning streak in an outstanding victory against the reigning champions at StoneX Stadium on December 10. The Cherry and White’s Welsh International Kelsey Jones opened the scoring on the third minute with other tries from Natasha Hunt, Lisa Neumann, Sophie Bridger and Bethan Lewis giving the visitors a […]
“Disappointed we didn’t come away with the result”- Glasgow Warriors hold off Bath with Late penalty kick
Bath rugby lose their second game on the bounce and their opening European Challenge Cup game to Glasgow Warriors 22-19 in a tightly contested match. Three first half tries from Lewis Bean, George Turner and Huw Jones saw Glasgow gain 19 points before the break. Glasgow’s first couple of tries came through their forwards with […]
Match Report: Bath beaten 22-19 at home by Glasgow Warriors.
Bath rugby lose their second game on the bounce and their opening European Challenge Cup game to Glasgow Warriors 22-19 in a tightly contested match. Three first half tries from Lewis Bean, George Turner and Huw Jones saw Glasgow gain 19 points before the break. Glasgow’s first couple of tries came through their forwards with […]
Duncan Weir penalty see’s Bath drop their first European Challenge Cup game.
Bath rugby lose their opening European Challenge Cup game to Glasgow Warriors 22-19 in a tightly contested match. Three first half tries from Lewis Bean, George Turner and Huw Jones saw them gain 19 points before the break. Bath stayed in hot pursuit with two of their own first-half tries through Wesley White and Fergus […]
Gloucester Rugby’s Festive Fundraiser
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 […]
Carreras is key; What we learnt from Gloucester’s vital victory against Northampton on Saturday
Whilst the Kingsholm faithful have been treated to some emphatic results this season, of late it’s been more doom and gloom. With three losses on the bounce including a disappointing home loss to Newcastle Falcons, it was crucial for Skivingtons men to find their form again. And through the magic hands of Santi Carreras, they […]
Gloucester breeze past Northampton Saints 34-19 to take first win in 4 at Kingsholm
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 […]
Pat Lam ‘really proud’ of his Bristol Bears side despite being bottom of the table after 26-26 draw with Leicester Tigers
Bristol Bears were left to rue missed opportunities and ill discipline as they were denied a first win in seven games in a 26-26 draw with current Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester Tigers. Bristol Bears took three points out of the encounter, two for the draw and a try bonus point thanks to scores from the […]







