Coaches Corner
During the 2019/20 Indigo Group Welsh Premiership launch former Bridgend Ravens Head Coach Matt Silva and WRU Head of Performance paid tribute to the deceased Ravens Chairman, who passed away last week. King the loyalist of Welsh Premiership supporters – John Speaking of the loss of Derrick King, Geraint John said, “Derrick was a major […]
Despite falling to a 46-41 defeat at the hands of Sale on Saturday both Johan Ackermann and Matt Banahan were quick to praise their young squad’s efforts. Commitment of a much-changed squad Speaking in a rather jovial manner despite the defeat Head Coach Johan Ackermann praised his team’s efforts saying, “We asked beforehand to just go […]
Ahead of Gloucester’s final 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season match of the regular season, Johan Ackermann discussed his plans for squad rotation, gave some pleasing injury updates and the latest on some transfer rumours. Looking ahead to their final game of the season, before heading into the playoff, head coach Johan Ackermann spoke of the excitement […]
The Rugby Paper recently reported that Gloucester academy coach Richard Whiffin will be off to the Scarlets as they reshuffle their coaching system with the outgoing Wayne Pivac. Whiffin is said to be in for the skills coach job and has also previously worked for the England U20s. Johan Ackermann weighs in on Richard Whiffin […]
Following Gloucester’s 28-19 victory over the Newcastle Falcons, head coach Johan Ackermann gave his thoughts on the relegation-promotion scenario for his club. Ackermann spoke to media looking ahead to the final Gallagher Premiership game against Sale and spoke briefly on the injury to Ed Slater. Any win will do It wasn’t a vintage performance at times […]
Bristol Bears laid down their marker in game one of this season’s Gallagher Premiership, with a home derby win over Bath back in August, 2018. Now, in their final home game, Pat Lam’s ultimate target of Champions Cup rugby could be taken seriously. Although, the Friday night match at Ashton Gate saw Bristol draw with Sale 20-20, to leave […]
Gloucester can seal a playoff spot this weekend with a win over Worcester at Sixways stadium. Looking ahead to the task ahead head coach Johan Ackermann previewed the physical test ahead, gave the latest injury update and talked about the ongoing contract negotiations. Robert Rees has the full Johan Ackermann interview from this week. Balancing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following their impressive victory at The Stoop on Sunday Gloucester’s defence coach Jonny Bell at why Heinz and Cipriani add balance to the attack and how well they work together. Tom Marshall not taking win for granted Despite a convincing win over Quins, try scorer Tom Marshall insists Gloucester aren’t taking their league standing for […]
Gloucester face Worcester at Kingsholm in their last Gallagher Premiership tie before they return to Champions Cup action this weekend. Johan Ackermann is braced for a physical challenge, as Worcester are in a good vein of form. Robert Rees spoke to Johan Ackermann, and asked him abut the current squad, upcoming matches, and much more. […]
Following his side’s defeat at Bristol last Friday Johan Ackermann has given Gloucester’s latest injury update and it’s bad news with a season ending injury for Gloucester centre Henry Trinder. Heinz passed his tests and will be ready to go Scrum half Willi Heinz is set to play following his well-documented replacement during the Bristol […]
Following Saracens defeat away to Gloucester, Mark McCall reflected on what seemed like a brilliant losing bonus point – considering where his team were at with 10 minutes to go at Kingsholm. Robert Rees has the latest reaction from the head coach as he hails the International fixtures period as a ”Challenging” time for Saracens. […]
Gloucester must take chances insists head coach Johan Ackermann who praised his side for a marvelous victory over Exeter Chiefs last Friday. He knows they wasted plenty of chances and has ensured they won’t be as wasteful at Kingsholm against league leaders Saracens. Second half performance must be matched Johan Ackermann has told his team […]
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Warren Gatland has had his say on the Rugby World Cup in France in his recent UK Daily Telegraph article. Wales failed to progress beyond the last eight not because they were outfought and outthought. Rather that there is something wrong with the rules of the game, and how it is played at the highest […]
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The Champions Cup game of the Stade Français vs Leicester game will take place on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET. This will be the first group-stage game for Stade Français Paris after the Leicester Tigers won on December 10 against the Stormers. While Stade Français lost on the road against the Sale Sharks, it will […]
The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]
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Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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