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Rugby Union: Brockworth Ladies hoping to inspire women to take up rugby

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2020 at 09:00

Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February... Any ladies who fancy having a go at the great game that is rugby should get themselves down to Brockworth Rugby Club next month. That’s because the Brockworth Ladies’ rugby team are hosting a rugby taster session on Sunday 9th February...

Rugby Union: Lewis Ludlow to captain Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership clash at Bristol

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training... Lewis Ludlow will skipper Gloucester at Bristol in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow afternoon, leading a team that features seven changes from the side that started at Toulouse last Sunday. Six players who have been away on Six Nations training...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Chad Crosby, Old Cryptians Rugby Club

Rugby Union: Longlevens shortlisted for Rugby Club of the Season award

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Jan 2020 at 11:40

Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’... Longlevens Rugby Club are in the running to win a top national award. The go-ahead Gloucestershire Premier club are one of six grassroots rugby clubs that are in with a chance to win the inaugural Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’...

Rugby Union: Johan Ackermann in upbeat mood as Gloucester face crunch Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2020 at 13:00

Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the... Gloucester have made four changes to their starting line-up for their make-or-break Heineken Champions Cup clash against Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday. Gloucester go into the weekend still in with a chance of making the...

Rugby Union: Buoyant OId Cryptians flying high as they are set to field a fab four on Saturday

Roger Jackson Thu, 16th Jan 2020 at 14:30

The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –... The name Marty McFly may not be on any of their teamsheets but it’s fair to say that Old Cryptians have still gone back to the future this weekend. That’s because the Gloucestershire One club are fielding four – yes, four –...

Rugby Union: Rising star Louis Rees-Zammit extends contract with Gloucester

Roger Jackson Mon, 13th Jan 2020 at 14:00

Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the... Gloucester are delighted to announce that Louis Rees-Zammit’s current contract has been extended, as the youngster steps up to the senior squad on a long-term deal. Rees-Zammit, who came through the Gloucester Academy, made his debut for the...

Rugby Union: Coaches Tim Taylor and Rory Teague extend contracts at Gloucester

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Jan 2020 at 14:50

Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a... Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a... Gloucester have announced that they have extended the contracts of two key members of their coaching staff – Tim Taylor and Rory Teague. Taylor, who has been a member of the coaching team for six seasons, joined the Cherry and Whites as a...

Rugby Union: Gloucester name strong side for must-win Champions Cup clash against Montpellier

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Jan 2020 at 14:30

Skipper and scrum-half Willi Heinz will make his first European appearance of the season as Gloucester chase the win they need to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stages. It’s round five of the... Skipper and scrum-half Willi Heinz will make his first European appearance of the season as Gloucester chase the win they need to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stages. It’s round five of the... Skipper and scrum-half Willi Heinz will make his first European appearance of the season as Gloucester chase the win they need to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup knockout stages. It’s round five of the...

Rugby Union: Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December

Roger Jackson Wed, 8th Jan 2020 at 14:30

Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit crowned an “unbelievable month” today by being named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December 2019. The flying teenager made a major breakthrough in December, scoring five tries,... Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit crowned an “unbelievable month” today by being named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December 2019. The flying teenager made a major breakthrough in December, scoring five tries,... Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit crowned an “unbelievable month” today by being named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for December 2019. The flying teenager made a major breakthrough in December, scoring five tries,...

Rugby Union: Gloucester ring the changes for Saturday’s derby match against Bath at Kingsholm

Roger Jackson Fri, 3rd Jan 2020 at 13:00

Gloucester make half a dozen changes to their starting line-up, a number injury enforced, for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bath at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm). It’s the first fixture of a new decade and the Cherry and... Gloucester make half a dozen changes to their starting line-up, a number injury enforced, for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bath at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm). It’s the first fixture of a new decade and the Cherry and... Gloucester make half a dozen changes to their starting line-up, a number injury enforced, for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bath at Kingsholm (kick-off 3pm). It’s the first fixture of a new decade and the Cherry and...