There have been many young, academy players making their mark in the Gloucester Rugby team this season, but one who has come on leaps and bounds since last season is winger Ollie Thorley. Thorley, who recently signed a new contract at the club, is happy to be playing more regularly this season. Embed from Getty […]
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Anglo Welsh Cup: The birthplace of rugby stars
According to Premiership Rugby no fewer than 169 players have made their debut in the competition as of November 2016. Despite it becoming more of a lottery on who plays in it over the last few years with some sides using it as a developmental competition and others targeting it as a chance of silverware. […]
Gloucester vs Ospreys: Five memorable meetings
As Gloucester take on the Ospreys tonight at Kingsholm in the Anglo Welsh Cup our writer Robert Rees looks back on memorable past meetings between the two sides. Anglo Welsh Cup 2015: Gloucester 32-25 Ospreys In a seven try thriller at Kingsholm, it was Gloucester who came out on top as they dominated the Ospreys […]
Clarke captains Gloucester side fresh from signing new contract
Having penned a one year senior team contract earlier this week, Freddie Clarke is now set to captain Gloucester in their Anglo Welsh tie against the Ospreys this Friday. Ollie Thorley, who also signed a new deal earlier this week lines up on the wing. New deal Captain’s armband Good week for @Freddie_Clarke pic.twitter.com/gwcz6NUDaj — […]