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Bath and Rugby expert Sam Jess believes that they will have too much for Saracens as they aim to win their second consecutive match of the 2023/24 season. Saracens are heavily hamstrung by their loss of key players to the Rugby World Cup. With England progressing to the Semi finals of the competition Sarries remain […]
There has been a storm brewing that has encompassed almost all of Rugby, and this revolves around the safety of the sport. Old Patesians Head Coach Dave Parry believes his club has it right and much of Rugby has been stigmatised by select individuals: “I think rugby is one of those sports where you either […]
With the first match for Gloucester in the 2023/24 premiership due to kick off tomorrow at 2pm at Kingsholm. The teams have been announced and the build-up has begun. Coming into the match with a good track record, Gloucester have set high expectations having beaten Harlequins 25-17 three weeks ago. In their last match before […]
Premiership Rugby is back for the 2023/24 season, but we don’t start with the current champions, Saracens, but in Bristol at Ashton Gate. Bristol Bears host the opening fixture to this year’s instalment of top-tier rugby, welcoming the 2021/22 champions Leicester Tigers in a mouth-watering encounter. For both teams, expectations are high, and whoever takes […]
After a tumultuous run into the Rugby World Cup, can England now cash in after qualifying for the knockout stages? Before the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicked off in France, many England fans were apprehensive about their country’s chances. Just nine months into his tenure as England coach, Steve Borthwick faced adversity after one of […]
Steve Borthwick should strongly consider using Henry Arundell for England’s matches in the Rugby World Cup as they look towards the knockout stages. The ex-London Irish winger has only featured once in the competition so far, scoring an English record of five tries against Chile in game week three. Arundell has explosive qualities that cannot […]
One Cherry and Whites man will be watching from the bench while another earns himself a fourth consecutive start. Authority is on show in the England camp, a starting XV mainstay has been pushed to the perimeter of the matchday squad. This weekend is match week four of the 2023 Six Nations competition, from crucial […]
Following an inury in the autumn internationals whilst playing for Scotland, Adam Hastings suffered another spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury that required surgery, in the 28-13 defeat to Leicester Tigers. His role was more crucial this campaign, Hastings was due to lead the Cherry and White’s attack alongside Mark Atkinson, unfortunately the […]
Gloucester Rugby will look to leapfrog Northampton in the Premiership table when they face the Saints at Franklins Gardens on Saturday. The Cherry & Whites moved back into the top four last weekend, with a bonus point win over Harlequins at Kingsholm, and face a similarly difficult game this weekend. Northampton are one of the […]
After a weeks hiatus the Six Nations is back, with old rivals clashing, title challengers facing off, and the Italians eye up a big shock. The first two weeks saw plenty of action, on and off the pitch, with Ireland leading the way and Wales propping up the table. Played Wins Losses Points Difference […]