Looking ahead to Northampton Saints at the weekend Johan Ackermann discussed how important Danny Cipriani’s three-year extension was for the club, his England hopes, Northampton’s threats and how he’s built a culture at the club. Robert Rees brings you a full Johan Ackermann interview. Cipriani signing gives Gloucester platform to build from Re-signing Danny Cipriani […] READ MORE
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Gloucester Rugby injury update as star winger could miss remainder of season
Coming off the down week and facing fifth placed Northampton Saints Johan Ackermann gave the latest Gloucester Rugby injury update as one of their star wingers faces a lengthy time on the sidelines. Gloucester injury round-up. -Henry Purdy is ruled out of Northampton with a failed concussion test. -Jason Woodward will be out for around […] READ MORE
Danny Cipriani’s Gloucester contract hint in recent tweet
A lot of speculation has risen in recent weeks surrounding Danny Cipriani’s Gloucester contract with head coach Johan Ackermann and CEO Stephen Vaughan both having their say. Following the latest article from Vaughan, Cipriani briefly had his say on Twitter. Cipriani’s current situation JA on Danny Cipriani ”I’m not aware of any release clauses […] READ MORE
Full Johan Ackermann interview following Wasps win
Following his side’s scrappy win over Wasps Johan Ackermann gave injury updates, his thoughts on the game and how he feels the side will handle pressure better. Robert Rees brings you the full Johan Ackermann interview. Gloucester’s strong belief brought them through Speaking on the hard fought win at Kingsholm Johan Ackermann said, ”I think […] READ MORE
2019 Six Nations team of the tournament
With the tournament over and Wales claiming the Grand Slam the talk has begun on who the best players were. Alun Wyn Jones took the title of Player of the Tournament, but Robert Rees gives us his 2019 Six Nations team of the tournament. Rob Evans The Scarlets loosehead was part of the Welsh scrum […] READ MORE
Gloucester defeat Wasps in scrappy affair at Kingsholm
Gloucester claimed a 27-14 victory against Wasps at Kingsholm, but it wasn’t in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A scrappy, error-strewn game killing the momentum allowed both teams to have their chances, but ultimately it was Johan Ackermann’s men who took home the spoils and saw Gloucester defeat Wasps for a third time this season. Gloucester […] READ MORE
Wales Defence grew in strength as tournament went on
Wales wrapped up the Grand Slam in Cardiff on Saturday following a 14th consecutive victory. The Welsh lineout finally arrived and succeeded, the scrum was solid as always and the Welsh defence grew in strength to seal a famous win. Wales Defence grew in strength Conceding fewer and fewer points as the tournament went by […] READ MORE
Wales Women’s rugby claim a first Victory over Ireland in eight years
Wales recorded their first win over the Irish since 2011 with a bonus point victory at the Arms Park. Tries from Beth Lewis, Jasmine Joyce, Carys Phillips and Jess Kavanagh were enough to see Roland Phillips side gain victory on the last day of the 2019 Women’s Six Nations championship. Wales claim a first Victory […] READ MORE
Rowland Phillips praises young Welsh Women’s Rugby team
Following Wales’ bonus-point victory over Ireland at the Arms Park, Wales women’s rugby teams head coach Rowland Phillips praised his young team, and looked at how vital the girl’s clusters system will be for Welsh women’s rugby going forwards. Following up on Scotland success was vital to Six Nations goals Having won the game against […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership predictions ahead of remaining 2019 fixtures
Approaching the final leg of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season, Robert Rees looks at each team’s remaining fixtures and how they’ll set up the league for the play-off race and relegation. The last quarter of the 2019 schedule is playing out, with important fixtures lining up that will influence the final places. Knowing this, selecting Gallagher […] READ MORE