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Following Ospreys defeat to Gloucester at Kingsholm last night in the Anglo Welsh Cup our writer Robert Rees looks back at some of their memorable meetings. Anglo Welsh Cup 2015; Gloucester 32 – 25 Ospreys In a seven try thriller at Kingsholm, it was Gloucester who came out on top as they dominated the Ospreys […] READ MORE
The 2017 Autumn Internationals are almost upon us. This means the ‘big names’ will be off and some lesser known faces will get their chance to shine. The Anglo Welsh Cup 2017/18 will give younger players in particular an opportunity to make names for themselves. It has proven a launchpad for now established names like […] READ MORE
As the Northern Hemispheres ‘rugby attention’ has turned to the Six Nations, English and Welsh clubs have returned to Anglo Welsh Cup action. Understandably the media are busily reporting on the first three fixtures of the annual Championship meanwhile, many supporters up and down the country still focus on club matters. Surprisingly, it would appear, so […] READ MORE
After one week back for Aviva Premiership action, after Champions Cup play, English and Welsh sides switch focus again to the returning Anglo Welsh Cup. The competition didn’t take place last season, but returns for 2016/17 and it needs to regain its momentum and position as a ‘place to see future stars’. The Anglo Welsh Cup (AWC) has evolved a […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.