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Gloucester Rugby U18’s host local rivals Bath as they look to close the gap between the two sides ahead of finals day

Gloucester welcome Bath in the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League as they look to pick up a crucial victory to move within a point of their West Country rivals with finals day looming. The Cherry and Whites are coming off a big win away to Exeter Chiefs which saw them win 47-29. Academy manager and […]

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“The only way clubs can survive is through broadcasting” – Former international referee Ed Morrison on Rugby Union’s sobering state

Former international rugby union referee Ed Morrison insisted clubs rely heavily on broadcasting after the sport has suffered financially in recent years.  With the 2025 Six Nations in full flow, the buzz around the sport is back for a short while.   The viewing figures of international rugby will always remain high and generate substantial […]

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George Skivington Gloucester director of rugby: “I’m picking the best team that I’ve got available to go and beat Edinburgh’

Despite injuries to key players such as Zach Mercer and Ollie Thorley,  George Skivington feels his team are in the best position for their opening game in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The Cherry and Whites take on Edinburgh on Friday night at Kingsholm (8pm), and Skivington has named a full strength side. Gloucester were in […]

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MBE, presenter, and patron of My Name5 Doddy foundation Jill Douglas says Rugby League and Union combining to fight MND is “a great idea”

The ‘745 game’ was named in honour of the shirt numbers worn by Rob Burrow, Ed Slater, and Doddy Weir. Rugby League and Union combined in a 13-a-side match at Headingly, to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease. Rugby League came out victorious with a 33-21 win against Rugby Union. One of the last projects […]

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“We’re going to go in hard”- Gloucester Rugby boss George Skivington expects tough clash against Edinburgh

George Skivington, addressed his side’s second half struggles and also spoke about Gloucester’s injury problems ahead of their opening Challenge Cup clash against Edinburgh tonight (8pm). The Cherry and Whites will be running high on confidence approaching the opening weekend of European rugby after defeating reigning Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints 25-17 last weekend.   The […]

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UOG Women’s Rugby captain Madi Williams described her team’s loss as “definitely a tough one to take” against Cardiff Met

UoG Women’s Rugby team lost 93-5 against Cardiff Met Women’s Rugby 2s at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon. Captain Madi Williams spoke after the game, about her team’s performance: “We knew Cardiff Met were going to be a strong side. We’ve obviously played them for the last three weeks, so we knew it was going […]