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Rugby Union: Northampton Saints prop Jamal Ford-Robinson to link up with Gloucester next season

Roger Jackson Thu, 28th Mar 2019 at 15:00

Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Jamal Ford-Robinson from the Northampton Saints, who will link up with the Cherry and Whites this summer. The 25-year-old prop, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has spent the past two seasons at...

Rugby Union: Hartpury ready to take on the world in South Africa

Roger Jackson Sat, 23rd Mar 2019 at 09:00

Hartpury College will fly the flag for Great Britain in a showpiece rugby tournament in South Africa featuring top young players from around the world. The Under-18 rugby squad from Hartpury will be the only British representative for the second...Hartpury College will fly the flag for Great Britain in a showpiece rugby tournament in South Africa featuring top young players from around the world. The Under-18 rugby squad from Hartpury will be the only British representative for the second...Hartpury College will fly the flag for Great Britain in a showpiece rugby tournament in South Africa featuring top young players from around the world. The Under-18 rugby squad from Hartpury will be the only British representative for the second...

Rugby Union: Franco Marais starts as Gloucester look to cement their place in Premiership top four with win over Wasps

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Mar 2019 at 14:30

Gloucester make one change to their starting line-up when they resume their Gallagher Premiership campaign on Saturday, with Wasps the visitors to Kingsholm with Franco Marais starting at hooker. The other changes to the matchday squad are among...Gloucester make one change to their starting line-up when they resume their Gallagher Premiership campaign on Saturday, with Wasps the visitors to Kingsholm with Franco Marais starting at hooker. The other changes to the matchday squad are among...Gloucester make one change to their starting line-up when they resume their Gallagher Premiership campaign on Saturday, with Wasps the visitors to Kingsholm with Franco Marais starting at hooker. The other changes to the matchday squad are among...

Rugby Union: Old Centralians are closing in on South West One East promotion play-off place

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Mar 2019 at 13:00

Old Centralians chairman Stan Fritchley is preparing himself for a nailbiting end to the season for more reasons than one. Despite their 31-12 defeat at runaway leaders Newbury Blues a couple of weeks ago Old Centralians are still in pole position...Old Centralians chairman Stan Fritchley is preparing himself for a nailbiting end to the season for more reasons than one. Despite their 31-12 defeat at runaway leaders Newbury Blues a couple of weeks ago Old Centralians are still in pole position...Old Centralians chairman Stan Fritchley is preparing himself for a nailbiting end to the season for more reasons than one. Despite their 31-12 defeat at runaway leaders Newbury Blues a couple of weeks ago Old Centralians are still in pole position...

Rugby Union: Matson and Old Cryptians cup runs are great for city, says Stan Fritchley

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Mar 2019 at 12:00

The Twickenham dream is getting ever closer to being realised for Matson and Old Cryptians. They are through to last four of the Intermediate Cup and the Junior Vase respectively and their trophy runs have captured the imagination of people in and...The Twickenham dream is getting ever closer to being realised for Matson and Old Cryptians. They are through to last four of the Intermediate Cup and the Junior Vase respectively and their trophy runs have captured the imagination of people in and...The Twickenham dream is getting ever closer to being realised for Matson and Old Cryptians. They are through to last four of the Intermediate Cup and the Junior Vase respectively and their trophy runs have captured the imagination of people in and...

Rugby Union: Hartpury face tough Championship challenge against Jersey Reds

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Mar 2019 at 12:00

Hartpury jump on a plane this weekend to visit one of the Championship’s heavyweights, Jersey Reds, buoyed by three good performances which have brought wins at home to Richmond and Nottingham and a near-miss at second-placed Ealing. This is...Hartpury jump on a plane this weekend to visit one of the Championship’s heavyweights, Jersey Reds, buoyed by three good performances which have brought wins at home to Richmond and Nottingham and a near-miss at second-placed Ealing. This is...Hartpury jump on a plane this weekend to visit one of the Championship’s heavyweights, Jersey Reds, buoyed by three good performances which have brought wins at home to Richmond and Nottingham and a near-miss at second-placed Ealing. This is...

Rugby Union: Head coach Richard Planchant delighted as Gloucestershire Under-20s race into County Championship quarter-finals

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Mar 2019 at 16:30

Gloucestershire Under-20s are on the Twickenham trail again after they stormed to a thumping 48-0 County Championship win over Cornwall at St Austell. They scored four tries in each half to take them through to the quarter-finals of this...Gloucestershire Under-20s are on the Twickenham trail again after they stormed to a thumping 48-0 County Championship win over Cornwall at St Austell. They scored four tries in each half to take them through to the quarter-finals of this...Gloucestershire Under-20s are on the Twickenham trail again after they stormed to a thumping 48-0 County Championship win over Cornwall at St Austell. They scored four tries in each half to take them through to the quarter-finals of this...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians players from days gone by roll back the years for big Everest Road reunion

Rugby Union: Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees is looking forward to an exciting end of season run-in

Roger Jackson Tue, 19th Mar 2019 at 09:30

It’s fasten your seatbelts time for Gloucester rugby supporters as the season goes full speed ahead into the final quarter. And some final quarter it promises to be as Gloucester chase a place in the end-of-season Premiership play-offs for...It’s fasten your seatbelts time for Gloucester rugby supporters as the season goes full speed ahead into the final quarter. And some final quarter it promises to be as Gloucester chase a place in the end-of-season Premiership play-offs for...It’s fasten your seatbelts time for Gloucester rugby supporters as the season goes full speed ahead into the final quarter. And some final quarter it promises to be as Gloucester chase a place in the end-of-season Premiership play-offs for...

Rugby Union: North Gloucestershire Combination all set for special day at the Memorial Ground

Roger Jackson Mon, 18th Mar 2019 at 09:40

Saturday 18th May 2019 will be a red letter day in the history of the North Gloucestershire Combination. That’s because on that day a granite stone will be unveiled on the Memorial Ground in Tuffley Avenue – the home of Old Cryptians...Saturday 18th May 2019 will be a red letter day in the history of the North Gloucestershire Combination. That’s because on that day a granite stone will be unveiled on the Memorial Ground in Tuffley Avenue – the home of Old Cryptians...Saturday 18th May 2019 will be a red letter day in the history of the North Gloucestershire Combination. That’s because on that day a granite stone will be unveiled on the Memorial Ground in Tuffley Avenue – the home of Old Cryptians...

Rugby Union: Gloucester star Billy Twelvetrees enjoys his coaching session with Hucclewick Under-12s

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Mar 2019 at 12:00

Billy Twelvetrees enjoyed the training session every bit as much as the youngsters who play for Hucclewick Under-12s. Twelvetrees was at Hucclecote Rugby Club last night along with his Gloucester team-mates Ben Morgan and Tom Savage to coach the...Billy Twelvetrees enjoyed the training session every bit as much as the youngsters who play for Hucclewick Under-12s. Twelvetrees was at Hucclecote Rugby Club last night along with his Gloucester team-mates Ben Morgan and Tom Savage to coach the...Billy Twelvetrees enjoyed the training session every bit as much as the youngsters who play for Hucclewick Under-12s. Twelvetrees was at Hucclecote Rugby Club last night along with his Gloucester team-mates Ben Morgan and Tom Savage to coach the...

Rugby Union: It’s same-again for Gloucester as they travel to Harlequins for Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Mar 2019 at 12:50

Gloucester and have named an unchanged starting line-up for their Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash against Harlequins at the Stoop on Sunday (1pm). The only changes to the matchday squad are among the replacements. Props Kyle Traynor and Gareth...Gloucester and have named an unchanged starting line-up for their Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash against Harlequins at the Stoop on Sunday (1pm). The only changes to the matchday squad are among the replacements. Props Kyle Traynor and Gareth...Gloucester and have named an unchanged starting line-up for their Gallagher Premiership Rugby clash against Harlequins at the Stoop on Sunday (1pm). The only changes to the matchday squad are among the replacements. Props Kyle Traynor and Gareth...

Rugby Union: Chris Downes to take over as new head coach of Old Patesians

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Mar 2019 at 09:50

Chris Downes has been named as the new head coach of Old Patesians. He will take over in the summer from Craig Jones, who is standing down at the end of the season. Downes, 36, is a former player at Old Patesians and is the current director of...Chris Downes has been named as the new head coach of Old Patesians. He will take over in the summer from Craig Jones, who is standing down at the end of the season. Downes, 36, is a former player at Old Patesians and is the current director of...Chris Downes has been named as the new head coach of Old Patesians. He will take over in the summer from Craig Jones, who is standing down at the end of the season. Downes, 36, is a former player at Old Patesians and is the current director of...

Rugby Union: Jake Polledri, Ruan Ackermann and Val Rapava Ruskin agree new deals at Gloucester

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Mar 2019 at 09:30

Gloucester have confirmed that three of their most talented young forwards have agreed new deals to remain in Cherry and White. Back row duo Jake Polledri and Ruan Ackermann have joined loosehead prop Val Rapava Ruskin in putting pen to paper on...Gloucester have confirmed that three of their most talented young forwards have agreed new deals to remain in Cherry and White. Back row duo Jake Polledri and Ruan Ackermann have joined loosehead prop Val Rapava Ruskin in putting pen to paper on...Gloucester have confirmed that three of their most talented young forwards have agreed new deals to remain in Cherry and White. Back row duo Jake Polledri and Ruan Ackermann have joined loosehead prop Val Rapava Ruskin in putting pen to paper on...