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

Rugby Union: The Hudson name is a big part of Gloucester’s rugby history

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...Window-shopping rugby fans in Gloucester on an afternoon out will almost certainly stop and take a peak at Hudson & Co Sports shop which is just a big punt away from Kingsholm, the home of Gloucester rugby. The small independent retailer was...

Rugby Union: Brockworth chairman Steve Dunn believes the future is bright for the club

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...Brockworth Rugby Club are a true family club and if you don’t believe it just ask club chairman Steve Dunn. Dunn has spent much of his life in and around the Gloucester One club both as a player and as an official. Both his sons – Liam...

Rugby Union: Henry Trinder beaten to player of the month title by old pal Jonny May

Contributed Thu, 16th Nov 2017 at 11:40

Jonny May has pipped his former Gloucester team-mate Henry Trinder to a prestigious award. The England flyer, who moved to Leicester in the summer, has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October. May has been in sensational...Jonny May has pipped his former Gloucester team-mate Henry Trinder to a prestigious award. The England flyer, who moved to Leicester in the summer, has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October. May has been in sensational...Jonny May has pipped his former Gloucester team-mate Henry Trinder to a prestigious award. The England flyer, who moved to Leicester in the summer, has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October. May has been in sensational...

Rugby Union: Ex-Harlequins star Karl Dickson to referee Gloucester v Saracens game at Kingsholm

Contributed Wed, 15th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson will referee his first ever Aviva Premiership Rugby match when Gloucester meet Saracens on Friday night. The Cherry and Whites welcome the league leaders to Kingsholm and Dickson will be assisted by Peter...Former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson will referee his first ever Aviva Premiership Rugby match when Gloucester meet Saracens on Friday night. The Cherry and Whites welcome the league leaders to Kingsholm and Dickson will be assisted by Peter...Former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson will referee his first ever Aviva Premiership Rugby match when Gloucester meet Saracens on Friday night. The Cherry and Whites welcome the league leaders to Kingsholm and Dickson will be assisted by Peter...

Rugby Union: Jake Polledri in the hunt to win an award previously won by ex-Gloucester star Jonny May

Contributed Tue, 14th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Gloucester’s Jake Polledri is in the running to win a top award. The young flanker has been shortlisted for this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup Breakthrough Player Award alongside Owain James of Wasps after round two of the 2017/18...Gloucester’s Jake Polledri is in the running to win a top award. The young flanker has been shortlisted for this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup Breakthrough Player Award alongside Owain James of Wasps after round two of the 2017/18...Gloucester’s Jake Polledri is in the running to win a top award. The young flanker has been shortlisted for this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup Breakthrough Player Award alongside Owain James of Wasps after round two of the 2017/18...

Rugby Union: Longlevens are continuing to produce top rugby players

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Longlevens Rugby Club have a proud history. The impressive club tucked away in the shadows of Kingsholm have produced some top players over the years for their close neighbours – Mike Burton, Ian Smith, Andy Deacon, Pete Jones, Mike Hamlin,...Longlevens Rugby Club have a proud history. The impressive club tucked away in the shadows of Kingsholm have produced some top players over the years for their close neighbours – Mike Burton, Ian Smith, Andy Deacon, Pete Jones, Mike Hamlin,...Longlevens Rugby Club have a proud history. The impressive club tucked away in the shadows of Kingsholm have produced some top players over the years for their close neighbours – Mike Burton, Ian Smith, Andy Deacon, Pete Jones, Mike Hamlin,...

Rugby Union: Captain’s Log – Tom Anderson, Coney Hill Rugby Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Oct 2017 at 09:00

In another life, Tom Anderson may have been a captain in the Army or a captain of industry. As it is, in this life he is a captain in rugby and has been in charge at Coney Hill for the best part of two seasons. It is a job that comes pretty...In another life, Tom Anderson may have been a captain in the Army or a captain of industry. As it is, in this life he is a captain in rugby and has been in charge at Coney Hill for the best part of two seasons. It is a job that comes pretty...In another life, Tom Anderson may have been a captain in the Army or a captain of industry. As it is, in this life he is a captain in rugby and has been in charge at Coney Hill for the best part of two seasons. It is a job that comes pretty...

Rugby Union: Former Gloucester star Mark Cornwell is one of the driving forces at Hartpury

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

Mark Cornwell is still knocking ‘em over even though he hung up his rugby boots 10 years or so ago. That’s because Cornwell, a one-time second row who was good enough to play more than 130 Premiership games for Gloucester and now a...Mark Cornwell is still knocking ‘em over even though he hung up his rugby boots 10 years or so ago. That’s because Cornwell, a one-time second row who was good enough to play more than 130 Premiership games for Gloucester and now a...Mark Cornwell is still knocking ‘em over even though he hung up his rugby boots 10 years or so ago. That’s because Cornwell, a one-time second row who was good enough to play more than 130 Premiership games for Gloucester and now a...

Rugby Union: Old Richians are looking to build on successive promotion campaigns

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

Old Richians are looking to their young guns to fire them onwards and upwards. Two successive promotions have catapulted the Gloucester club into the rarified heights of Western Counties North – and the last time they played level seven...Old Richians are looking to their young guns to fire them onwards and upwards. Two successive promotions have catapulted the Gloucester club into the rarified heights of Western Counties North – and the last time they played level seven...Old Richians are looking to their young guns to fire them onwards and upwards. Two successive promotions have catapulted the Gloucester club into the rarified heights of Western Counties North – and the last time they played level seven...

Rugby Union: Gloucester make four changes to starting line-up for Worcester clash

Contributed Thu, 21st Sep 2017 at 14:10

Val Rapava Ruskin will make his first Gloucester start in tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby clash against Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick off 7.45pm). He has already made two appearances as a replacement and his selection at... Val Rapava Ruskin will make his first Gloucester start in tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby clash against Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick off 7.45pm). He has already made two appearances as a replacement and his selection at... Val Rapava Ruskin will make his first Gloucester start in tomorrow night’s Aviva Premiership Rugby clash against Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm (kick off 7.45pm). He has already made two appearances as a replacement and his selection at...

Rugby Union: Wayne Barnes to referee Gloucester v Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm on Friday

Roger Jackson Tue, 19th Sep 2017 at 10:40

Wayne Barnes will be the man in the middle when Gloucester take on Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm on Friday (7.45pm). The Bream-born referee will be taking charge of his 188th Premiership game and at the age of just 38 he has plenty of time to add...Wayne Barnes will be the man in the middle when Gloucester take on Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm on Friday (7.45pm). The Bream-born referee will be taking charge of his 188th Premiership game and at the age of just 38 he has plenty of time to add...Wayne Barnes will be the man in the middle when Gloucester take on Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm on Friday (7.45pm). The Bream-born referee will be taking charge of his 188th Premiership game and at the age of just 38 he has plenty of time to add...

Rugby Union: Gloucester sign Wallaby hooker James Hanson on short-term deal

Contributed Mon, 18th Sep 2017 at 15:00

Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that Australian international hooker James Hanson has joined the club on a short-term deal prior to the start of next year’s Super Rugby competition. The experienced front-rower, who arrived at Kingsholm...Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that Australian international hooker James Hanson has joined the club on a short-term deal prior to the start of next year’s Super Rugby competition. The experienced front-rower, who arrived at Kingsholm...Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that Australian international hooker James Hanson has joined the club on a short-term deal prior to the start of next year’s Super Rugby competition. The experienced front-rower, who arrived at Kingsholm...

Rugby Union: Gloucester hoping to inflict first Premiership defeat on Exeter since October

Contributed Tue, 29th Aug 2017 at 09:50

The size of the task facing Gloucester on Friday night when they host Exeter Chiefs in their first Aviva Premiership Rugby match of the season is underlined by the fact that the Devon club have not been beaten in the competition for more than 10...The size of the task facing Gloucester on Friday night when they host Exeter Chiefs in their first Aviva Premiership Rugby match of the season is underlined by the fact that the Devon club have not been beaten in the competition for more than 10...The size of the task facing Gloucester on Friday night when they host Exeter Chiefs in their first Aviva Premiership Rugby match of the season is underlined by the fact that the Devon club have not been beaten in the competition for more than 10...