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Rugby Union: Marshall set for first start of season as Gloucester prepare for Wasps trip

Contributed Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 18:10

Tom Marshall will make his first start of the season for Gloucester at Wasps on Saturday afternoon, as the Cherry and Whites make eight changes for the Aviva Premiership Rugby fixture at the Ricoh Stadium. Marshall, who signed a new contract with...Tom Marshall will make his first start of the season for Gloucester at Wasps on Saturday afternoon, as the Cherry and Whites make eight changes for the Aviva Premiership Rugby fixture at the Ricoh Stadium. Marshall, who signed a new contract with...Tom Marshall will make his first start of the season for Gloucester at Wasps on Saturday afternoon, as the Cherry and Whites make eight changes for the Aviva Premiership Rugby fixture at the Ricoh Stadium. Marshall, who signed a new contract with...

Rugby Union: Berry Hill are looking forward with confidence

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

There’s something stirring in the Forest. Whisper it quietly, but the good times appear to be returning for Berry Hill Rugby Club. After a couple of difficult seasons the club are riding high in Gloucester One and things are looking good at...There’s something stirring in the Forest. Whisper it quietly, but the good times appear to be returning for Berry Hill Rugby Club. After a couple of difficult seasons the club are riding high in Gloucester One and things are looking good at...There’s something stirring in the Forest. Whisper it quietly, but the good times appear to be returning for Berry Hill Rugby Club. After a couple of difficult seasons the club are riding high in Gloucester One and things are looking good at...

Rugby Union: Tom Hudson is loving life as coach of Cheltenham Tigers’ women’s team

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

Gloucester full-back Tom Hudson is living the dream.   The 23-year-old has played a key role as Gloucester have established themselves in the upper reaches of the Premiership in recent weeks and while that is clearly his priority he... Gloucester full-back Tom Hudson is living the dream.   The 23-year-old has played a key role as Gloucester have established themselves in the upper reaches of the Premiership in recent weeks and while that is clearly his priority he... Gloucester full-back Tom Hudson is living the dream.   The 23-year-old has played a key role as Gloucester have established themselves in the upper reaches of the Premiership in recent weeks and while that is clearly his priority he...

Rugby Union: Premiership rugby to be shown on TV in China

Contributed Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 13:50

Aviva Premiership Rugby will become the first club rugby union tournament to air on national television in China, after a four-year contract agreed by Premiership Rugby’s media rights agency RDA and the Chinese free-to-air sports broadcaster...Aviva Premiership Rugby will become the first club rugby union tournament to air on national television in China, after a four-year contract agreed by Premiership Rugby’s media rights agency RDA and the Chinese free-to-air sports broadcaster...Aviva Premiership Rugby will become the first club rugby union tournament to air on national television in China, after a four-year contract agreed by Premiership Rugby’s media rights agency RDA and the Chinese free-to-air sports broadcaster...

Rugby Union: Hartpury expect few Christmas gifts from Jersey Reds

Contributed Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 12:00

Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...Hartpury are back in Greene King IPA Championship action this Friday night when they visit Jersey Reds. Jersey have been in decent form recently with big home-and-away wins over another Championship side, London Scottish, in the British & Irish...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Russell Hillier, Stroud, Gloucester and Gloucestershire rugby

Rugby Union: Andy Bayliss determined to drive junior rugby forward at Stow-on-the-Wold

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00

It’s said that the first 100 days of a new political leader’s time in power, can go a long way to shaping their tenure. Think Thatcher, Blair, Obama, Trump… they’ve all come in, hit the ground running and stamped their...It’s said that the first 100 days of a new political leader’s time in power, can go a long way to shaping their tenure. Think Thatcher, Blair, Obama, Trump… they’ve all come in, hit the ground running and stamped their...It’s said that the first 100 days of a new political leader’s time in power, can go a long way to shaping their tenure. Think Thatcher, Blair, Obama, Trump… they’ve all come in, hit the ground running and stamped their...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Joel Bond, Tewkesbury Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...Joel Bond has one eye on the future even though in rugby terms he is starting to get on a bit. The Tewkesbury Rugby Club captain hits the big ‘three-O’ tomorrow but is part of a progressive leadership group that is trying to revive the...

Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Megan Goddard loves being on rugby's centre stage

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00

The South Africans always have a springbok with them when they run out onto the pitch, the Australians a wallaby and the British Lions, unsurprisingly, carry a lion. For Megan Goddard, there’s always a dog close by. And it’s not just...The South Africans always have a springbok with them when they run out onto the pitch, the Australians a wallaby and the British Lions, unsurprisingly, carry a lion. For Megan Goddard, there’s always a dog close by. And it’s not just...The South Africans always have a springbok with them when they run out onto the pitch, the Australians a wallaby and the British Lions, unsurprisingly, carry a lion. For Megan Goddard, there’s always a dog close by. And it’s not just...

Rugby Union: Wayne Barnes set to overtake Chris White for number of games refereed in Aviva Premiership

Contributed Tue, 19th Dec 2017 at 13:50

Wayne Barnes will break the record for most Aviva Premiership Rugby matches refereed on Friday when he takes charge of Worcester Warriors’ home clash with London Irish. Forest of Dean-born Barnes, 38, currently sits atop the all-time list...Wayne Barnes will break the record for most Aviva Premiership Rugby matches refereed on Friday when he takes charge of Worcester Warriors’ home clash with London Irish. Forest of Dean-born Barnes, 38, currently sits atop the all-time list...Wayne Barnes will break the record for most Aviva Premiership Rugby matches refereed on Friday when he takes charge of Worcester Warriors’ home clash with London Irish. Forest of Dean-born Barnes, 38, currently sits atop the all-time list...

Rugby Union: Richard Hibbard to leave Gloucester at the end of the season

Contributed Tue, 19th Dec 2017 at 10:10

Gloucester have confirmed that their Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave the club at the end of the season to play for Dragons. It’s often said that the Gloucester supporters love their forwards to dominate...Gloucester have confirmed that their Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave the club at the end of the season to play for Dragons. It’s often said that the Gloucester supporters love their forwards to dominate...Gloucester have confirmed that their Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave the club at the end of the season to play for Dragons. It’s often said that the Gloucester supporters love their forwards to dominate...

Rugby Union: Gloucester make nine changes for Kingsholm date with Zebre

Contributed Fri, 15th Dec 2017 at 13:20

Gloucester have retained only six players from the starting line-up that won 33-26 in Parma against Zebre last weekend for tomorrow’s second leg in this European Rugby Challenge Cup double-header. Ed Slater is one of the new faces and will...Gloucester have retained only six players from the starting line-up that won 33-26 in Parma against Zebre last weekend for tomorrow’s second leg in this European Rugby Challenge Cup double-header. Ed Slater is one of the new faces and will...Gloucester have retained only six players from the starting line-up that won 33-26 in Parma against Zebre last weekend for tomorrow’s second leg in this European Rugby Challenge Cup double-header. Ed Slater is one of the new faces and will...