England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones has announced his team to play France this Saturday in Paris. Dylan Hartley misses out due to injury and is replaced by Saracens hooker Jamie George. Embed from Getty Images Owen Farrell will captain the side this week, with England looking to bounce back after their poor performance at […]
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SIX NATIONS: Preview of this week’s action
Friday 23 February 2018 – 20:00 – France v Italy Heading into the halfway point of this year’s Six Nations tournament, both France and Italy are yet to pick up a win. France sit above Italy who are rock bottom having failed to win any of their last 14 Six Nation matches. Mathieu Bastareaud returns […]
RUGBY: Gloucester-Hartpury player named in England squad
Former Hartpury student, Kelly Smith has been selected on the bench for England in what will be her first England cap during the Six Nations tomorrow against Scotland. The youngster will be alongside fellow team mates Sarah Bern and Ellie Kidunne, who both retain their positions in the starting line up. England Women head coach […]
Cherry & Whites Quartet Set For U-20 Duty
Seabrook will make his debut at U-20 level, whilst Seville makes his first appearance in this season’s tournament. Hinkley returns in the back after his try scoring debut two weeks ago against Wales. Scotland call in Charlie Chapman as the junior side search for their first win of the Championship as the two sides clash […]
UPDATE: Mathieu Bastareaud banned for comment towards former Hartpury Pupil
France international rugby star Mathieu Bastareaud has been banned for three weeks after making a homophobic remark in a game. Bastareaud, 29, admitted verbally assaulting former Hartpury College pupil Sebastian Negri during Sunday’s European Champions Cup match between Toulon and Benetton Treviso. World Rugby rules state the offence comes with a minimum six-week ban, but it was […]
Local star set for a return to Gloucester?
Gloucester-born wing-back Alex Cuthbert has been included in the Wales Rugby squad ahead of their Six Nations bow next month. The Warren Gatland Q&A: The reasons for my selections and why Jamie Roberts' Wales career is not over yet https://t.co/gpDdeOSgSF — WalesOnline Rugby (@WalesRugby) January 16, 2018 The 27-year-old has been linked with a move […]
Scotland and Wales name Six Nations squads
Wales and Scotland announced their NatWest Six Nations squads this morning, with current and former Cherry and White players involved. Current players Ross Moriarty and Owen Williams have both been selected for Wales, whilst Gloucestershire born winger Alex Cuthbert is also selected, despite many calling for his omission. Former Cinderford RFC winger, Josh Adams has […]
Who will represent Gloucester in this years Six Nations?
The NatWest Six Nations kicks off next month with England hoping to claim the title for the third consecutive title. Many Gloucester players will be hopeful of following in the steps of Jake Polledri, who was called into the Italian national squad following a strong start to the season. Wales name their side Tuesday morning, […]