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 […]
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Gloucester rugby head coach George Skivington claims that Scotland star Adam Hastings is “not expected anytime soon”
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 […]
Worcester Warriors are no more as new plans revealed for former Premiership club
Worcester Warriors will no longer exist after withdrawing their request to play in the Championship next season and are set to rebrand as Sixways Rugby. The club had been given until Tuesday, February 14 to meet the criteria in order to play in the second tier set by the Rugby Football Union but their owners, […]
How Steve Borthwick’s new-look England can hurt Scotland and deny them a Calcutta Cup hat-trick
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 […]
Three sporting sides that Cheltenham’s general public are excited for in 2023
Gloucester. Cheltenham Town. The Six Nations. This is a list of what sports Cheltenham’s general public are looking forward to most this calendar year and when you can hope to watch them. 1, The Six Nations (4th February – March 18th) Commencing February 4th until mid March, the Six Nations offers the best rugby you […]
Owen Farrell free to play against Scotland in Six Nations
England international Owen Farrell will to be available to Steve Borthwick ahead of the 2023 Six Nations. This comes after the RFU Citing commission set his ban to just four weeks, potentially reduced to three if he completes ‘tackle school’. The England fly-half came under scrutiny once again as his tackle on Jack Clement was […]
Ex-Ulster and Worcester hooker, Niall Annett looks ahead to do-or-die European game for Bath
Bath return to European action this weekend as they take on Toulon in the ECPR Challenge Cup, in the reverse fixture of the match they lost just before Christmas The 29-7 loss was quite significant in comparison to the 22-19 loss to Glasgow Warriors earlier in the competition, however Hooker Niall Annett is still positive […]
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“Plenty more to come” – James Sampson on the University of Gloucestershire Men’s Rugby Team season so far
University of Gloucestershire Prop James Sampson believes that there is ‘more to come’ and ‘a lot to play for’ in 2023 for the Men’s Rugby Union team. He reflected on their results earlier in the season, and their goals going into 2023 and the few games that they have left of the season. The Men’s […]
Gloucester Rugby’s Festive Fundraiser
Starring in the UK’s biggest advent calendar, what better way to raise money? Rugby players from both Gloucester and Gloucester-Hartpury, as well as Ed Slater, will appear in the calendar. It will be displayed on the front of the BiGDUG offices and the images will also be displayed on Christmas cards. The calendar, which is […]









