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Initially reported by Last Word on Rugby‘s Robert Rees, Hanro Liebenberg has signed for Leicester Tigers. Hanro Liebenberg a done deal The Bulls number eight is a former Junior Springbok captain and has been a regular feature in the current Bulls side. Offering a powerful carrying ability that will guarantee front foot ball, he will […] READ MORE
Sale Sharks beat Gloucester 46-41 in a 13 try thriller at the AJ Bell Stadium. Seven different scorers, including Rob Webber on his 200th Premiership appearance ensured they took home the spoils and would give themselves a chance at Champions Cup rugby next season. Robert Rees reports. Sale Sharks beat Gloucester in race for top […] READ MORE
Following his side’s 46-41 win over Gloucester Steve Diamond was left wanting as he saw his side remain in seventh position following the conclusion of all of the other games. Despite the disappointment of initially missing out on Champions Cup rugby, he talked about building from this moment and England’s poor selection tactics. Top six […] READ MORE
Ollie Thorley limped off inside 20 minutes in Gloucester’s 46-41 defeat to Sale Sharks. Johan Ackermann gave an update on the winger’s injury as well as discussing why he left Tom Marshall on the bench when Tom Seabrook went off injured. Ollie Thorley injury update The English winger went off with what looked like an […] READ MORE
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 […] 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
Another season of Premiership rugby is coming to a close; Robert Rees gives you the Last Word on Rugby 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership team of the season. Gallagher Premiership team of the season Loosehead prop Joe Marler has had one of his best season’s in a Quins jersey. Fighting off stiff opposition in Mako Vunipola, Josh […] READ MORE
Matt Banahan claimed the bonus point try in the Gloucester final home game win of the season at Kingsholm on Saturday. The 28-19 victory over Newcastle Falcons saw the Cherry & Whites confirm their third place finish and Matt Banahan credited Gloucester’s character for the win. Robert Rees reports. Gloucester final home game win of 2018/19 […] 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
London Irish’s promotion back to the Gallagher Premiership was confirmed recently, and with Bristol’s survival more than guaranteed over Round 20, the recent yo-yoing between the two clubs has ended. If the Exiles can survive next season it will be the first time back-to-back promoted teams have stayed up since Exeter and Worcester in 2010-2012. […] 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.