Embed from Getty Images Bath Rugby have bolstered their backline by confirming the signings of Jordan Venter and Tom Prydie. Venter has signed a long-term deal with Stuart Hooper’s men after spending a year with Edinburgh Rugby, as the 19-year-old centre looks set to play a role in the Blue, Black and White’s long term […]
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Preview: George Skivington names squad for ‘really tough’ match-up against Lyon
This weekend sees the return of European rugby and Gloucester find themselves back in the Challenge cup after being in the Champions Cup last year. They face a difficult task in round one as they come-up against fellow Challenge cup new comers in Lyon. The cherry and whites currently sit sixth in the Gallagher Premiership […]
UOG women’s rugby team captain Avy Devgun on ‘outstanding’ win over Bath.
University of Gloucestershire women’s rugby team captain Avy Devgun praised her side’s effort and organisation as they ran out 20-0 winners against Bath in the Cup on Wednesday. After drawing 17-17 first time around, UOG travelled south for the rematch, which resulted in a comfortable win for the visitors. Evie Trafford got them underway with […]
Hartpury RFC lose again as visitors Durham University triumph 17-19
Hartpury were unlucky to lose to Durham last night, the sixth place team were agonisingly close to causing an upset but the league leaders managed to scrape their ninth consecutive win of the season. The first half consisted of a mere 12 points , Durham were relentless from the get go, hammering the Hartpury defensive […]
‘I never struggled’ after my injury reveals Paralympic gold medallist Kylie Grimes
Great Britain wheelchair rugby international Kylie Grimes admits she “never struggled” after suffering her injury in 2006. Grimes, who was one of only two women in the wheelchair rugby squad at London 2012 and won gold at this year’s Tokyo Games, suffered a spinal injury after a diving accident, and has no feeling in her […]
Gloucester v Bristol Bears Preview: Semi Radradra named on the visitors’ bench as Louis Rees-Zammit starts for the hosts
Gallagher Premiership Round 10 Gloucester v Bristol Venue: Kingsholm Kick-off: 19:45 Friday night sees the return of Premiership Rugby to Kingsholm, and the west-country derby has a lot more than just pride at stake. Gloucester will be hoping to pick up where they left off after back-to back wins in the cup against near neighbours […]
Skivington re-iterates that Gloucester’s inability to close out games is “an easy fix”
Gloucester Head Coach George Skivington is continuing to look at the positives of his side’s excellent run of form despite winning games the hard way. The cherry and whites won for the fourth time in their last five Premiership matches after overcoming Wasps 35-33 on Friday night, but Skivington has placed emphasis on his sides […]
Tigers coach Kevin Sinfield completes mammoth MND challenge for mate Rob Burrow
Tigers defence coach Kevin Sinfield has shown remarkable strength and resilience to complete a mammoth 101 miles running in 24-hours to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease. The run was completed to bring wider attention the the disease after his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed in December 2019. Awareness for […]
Will we see more Gloucester Rugby players at international level now World Rugby announce new rules?
The Cherry and Whites’ diverse set of nationalities may push more players to international level under new World Rugby rules announced on November 24 World Rugby announced a change in the international eligibility rules which gives players the flexibility to play internationally for their parents, grandparents and own birthplace. But where there’s possibility for some […]
Johnny May returns to Gloucester starting lineup as George Skivington names his starting lineup
Johny May and Mark Atkinson return to the starting lineup for Gloucester after their Autumn Internationals campaign with England. With many of Skivingtons regular starters returning from international duty, Gloucester will be hopeful they can get back to winning ways having lost out last time to Exeter Chiefs. The starting lineup: Having played against South […]