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Gloucester secured third spot with a win over Newcastle that saw the visitors relegated one week before the end of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season. Despite a frantic first half of rugby Newcastle’s ill discipline gave them too much to do. A spirited second half display wasn’t enough and Gloucester left Kingsholm with a win. […] READ MORE
Gloucester took the spoils at Kingsholm, following a huge defensive shift late which saw Gloucester defeat Exeter in a tense affair. Tries from Jason Woodward, Willi Heinz and Ben Morgan were enough to see the hosts defeat the league leaders for the second time this season in four meetings. The win sends Gloucester to third, […] READ MORE
Rugby nicknames are popular and often reveals the humour to be found in the change room and in the stands. Every team surely has at least one player with a curious nickname. Rugby Nicknames We often ask our readers on social media to contribute their thoughts and this time was no different. We share their […] READ MORE
After a thrilling Friday night match between Bath and Wasps, it was always going to be hard to top that entertainment. But Gloucester and Sale Sharks gave it their best shot at Kingsholm, in a match that was high on attacking intent but low on tries. At the final whistle it was revenge for Gloucester […] READ MORE
Normally a side who has a large majority of possession and territory wins the match. Not so at the AJ Bell Stadium, as Gloucester inaccuracy; plus inspiration from Denny Solomona, led Sale Sharks to an emphatic 57-10 victory. Denny Solomona Lights Up the Match Before the fans could even settle into their seats try machine […] 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.