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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 […]
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 […]
Pat Lam’s tenure at Bristol Bears has largely been a fruitful one but after a 26-26 draw with Leicester Tigers on Saturday his side are bottom of the tree heading into Christmas and with little room for cheer, having not won since September. Following a hugely successful spell at Connacht where he led the Irish […]
Whilst the Kingsholm faithful have been treated to some emphatic results this season, of late it’s been more doom and gloom. With three losses on the bounce including a disappointing home loss to Newcastle Falcons, it was crucial for Skivingtons men to find their form again. And through the magic hands of Santi Carreras, they […]
It has been announced that Warren Gatland will return as the head coach of the Welsh National side after Wayne Pivac was relieved of his duties by the Welsh Rugby Union. Pivac replaced Gatland following the World Cup in 2019 and coached the side to a Six Nations win in 2021. However, 2022 has been […]
Bristol Bears were left to rue missed opportunities and ill discipline as they were denied a first win in seven games in a 26-26 draw with current Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester Tigers. Bristol Bears took three points out of the encounter, two for the draw and a try bonus point thanks to scores from the […]
Gloucester-Hartpury welcomed the Bears to the Alpas Arena with a 36-5 thrashing in round two of the Allainz Premier 15s campaign. All eyes are on the Gloucester side in this season’s Allianz Premier 15s campaign, as they comfortably sit at the top of the table as the only team to have won all their games […]
Bath Rugby were supposed to be playing Worcester this weekend, however, the Barbarians stepped in to set up a thrilling encounter at The Rec on the weekend. After winning their game at the death last week against Leicester Tigers in round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership Bath had a taste of their own medicine this […]
Cinderford RFC snatched an away draw in a first-time ever affair against National League One bottom placed, Hull. In a dramatic ending at the Ferens Ground, it was the visitors who stole a 30-30 result in the dying embers of the game. The home side were looking to kick start some form to their woeful […]
Wayne Pivac has once again named local sensation Louis Rees-Zammit at fullback in their match against familiar foes Georgia. The Gloucester Rugby star who has featured mostly on the wing for the Cherry and Whites will be looking for further improvement after a strong showing at 15 vs Argentina. The youngster did however played at […]