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Hartpury University head coach Mark Cornwell admitted that he was not shocked to see a number of his players earning call-ups to the England Students squad for their match against France later this month. Hartpury have had an incredible season, having secured their first BUCS Super Rugby title since 2019 with a 34-21 win over […]
“I’d do anything for these boys” said University of Gloucestershire number 8, Dan Page even after his team were thrashed by local rivals Hartpury. The Gloucestershire University rugby team were beaten 55-0 by a well drilled Hartpury side at Plock Court on Wednesday. First year student Page, who attended and captained Pembroke College, played a […]
Stroud Rugby make the short trip down to Cheltenham to play Coney Hill in the Counties 2 Tribute Gloucestershire North. Both sides arrive into match week six line of stern in the league table sat fifth and sixth respectively with Coney Hill the benefactor. Coney Hill went on an impressive run of four wins in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wales’ game against England is going ahead on Saturday, after Welsh players decided against striking from the WRU amid contact disputes. The players had threatened to strike their big game, with belief that it was the only way they could get their views across. The issue is with the finances in Welsh Rugby, with 100 […]
A new dawn has arrived for England as the Steve Borthwick reign begins with England taking on Scotland in their opening match of the Six Nations. For the past two seasons Scotland have opened up their tournaments with stunning victories over the old rivals, but as a new tenure begins at Twickenham a hat-trick of […]
Six Nations returns this weekend, with England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland having already released their teams. Five Gloucester Rugby players have been included in international squad’s ahead of the tournament. The five selected players have been picked by the four nations of England, Wales, Scotland and Italy. England have brought in a new coaching setup […]
England Captain Owen Farrell could be free play in England’s opening Six Nations Fixture against Scotland if he completes World Rugby tackling Intervention. Farrell was cited on Monday after an incident in the 78th minute of Saracens victory over Gloucester, that involved direct shoulder contact to the head of Gloucester flanker Jack Clement. The incident […]