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Gloucester Rugby fly-half Danny Cipriani says his side is ready to move on from ‘place of discomfort’ after one win in six games. Last weekend, a strong second-half performance from the Cherry and Whites saw them secure a 26-17 bonus-point win over Connacht to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive. Having got two losing bonus […] READ MORE
Following the announcement of the England World Cup squad the debate has started on why certain players haven’t been chosen. Here are Eddie Jones’ biggest omissions from the squad. England World Cup Squad Danny Cipriani Despite being named the Premiership player of the year and gathering enough highlights to release a movie it was never […] READ MORE
England’s 38-man World Cup training squad has been announced by Eddie Jones. Although most of the squad was expected there have been a few surprises. David Challis looks at the biggest talking points from the squad announcement and what it could mean for England’s World Cup campaign. Joe Marler returns from Retirement The biggest shock […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones has named his 35-man England training squad, which includes Gloucester fly half Danny Cipriani. In other key decisions, Joe Marler also returns alongside four uncapped England players. England training squad Forwards Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 85 caps) Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 11 caps) Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 10 caps) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, […] READ MORE
Following on from his contract extension the talk of how well Gloucester have done under Johan Ackermann has revived itself. ‘Play to Inspire’ is written on the walls and the kit that surrounds the Gloucester team and it’s not just a cheesy one-liner. ? We are delighted to announce that Head Coach Johan Ackermann has […] READ MORE
Danny Cipriani has been named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at Premiership Rugby’s awards evening on Wednesday 22nd May. THE BIG ONE A season filled with exceptional performers from day one ⭐️ But the magician himself, @DannyCipriani87 has been majestic for @gloucesterrugby ? He is your @GallagherUK Rugby Player of the Season ?#PremRugbtAwards […] READ MORE
A final chance for England’s forgotten men? The Gallagher Premiership has served up an absolute feast of rugby this season, perhaps the greatest in the professional era. To add yet more intrigue to the semi-finals, there may be an unexpected chance for England’s hopefuls to impress head coach Eddie Jones and the England Rugby selectors. […] READ MORE
Despite losing to Worcester at Sixways on Sunday afternoon Gloucester sealed their first Premiership playoff qualification place in eight years. Robert Rees looks back over the season to highlight five key men that have helped achieve this feat. Premiership playoff qualification Fraser Balmain The former Leicester tighthead knows how to win the Premiership having done […] READ MORE
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
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
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.
Tweeting all about rugby @Rreesrugby