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In the fourth of our series looking at the best overseas players to have appeared in England, James Barker compiles the South Africa Premiership Rugby XV. This team, starting with the forward pack, features the Springboks who’ve made the biggest impact in England. Last Word on Rugby readers and supporters were given their say on who should make this […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup 2019 is well and truly over, the celebrations have just about died down and the focus can once again properly turn to league competitions. None more so than the highly competitive Gallagher Premiership which saw 78 players give up club duties to play for their country in Japan. Three weeks on […] READ MORE
Speaking to the local media for the first time in a Gloucester press conference, South African lock Franco Mostert spoke about his time in England. He cited family safety a massive factor in Gloucester move alongside the presence of former work colleagues in the likes of Johan Ackermann. Family safety a massive factor in Gloucester […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
Johan Ackermann was full of praise for his players, backroom staff and supporters ahead of their home game against Exeter Chiefs this Friday. It’s not all good news though as he delivered the blow they’ve been dealt in the front row. Robert Rees continues in his ‘Coaches Corner’ column, and LWOR has the full Johan […] READ MORE
Johan Ackermann spoke to media after the latest Gallagher Premiership result. The Cherry and Whites confirmed a 36-16 victory over the Worcester Warriors, that left Ackermann pleased with win; though he also described a dislike for red cards while praising star Ollie Thorley’s performance in scoring two tries. Robert Rees looks at the result in context, with a view […] READ MORE
Head of Academy Richard Whiffin, who is in charge of the Gloucester team in the three week Premiership Cup window has stated he intends to use the full squad available to him as the side prepare to face Bristol Bears. Short turn around not an issue for inexperienced side Despite a short turnaround ahead of […] READ MORE
In all sense and purpose, last nights victory by the Crusaders over the Lions, has regained a ‘lost supremacy’ for one team. By claiming the championship, fans saw the Crusaders crowned Super Rugby Champions for a record eighth time. And that record was one which had taken a term to add to. Not since 2008, had […] READ MORE
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