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Ahead of Worcester, a game that Gloucester can seal their playoff spot with, Fraser Balmain looked back at his season of rugby and discussed what he’s done to get there and what Gloucester need to do to step up another level. Balmain thankful for regular rugby Listen to the full Fraser Balmain interview below; Gloucester […] READ MORE
Gloucester can seal a playoff spot this weekend with a win over Worcester at Sixways stadium. Looking ahead to the task ahead head coach Johan Ackermann previewed the physical test ahead, gave the latest injury update and talked about the ongoing contract negotiations. Robert Rees has the full Johan Ackermann interview from this week. Balancing […] READ MORE
The Board of Premiership Rugby has announced that Mark McCafferty has decided to complete his term as Chief Executive at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season in June 2019 and will then become an advisor to CVC Capital Partners, the private equity firm that has partnered with Premiership Rugby to help grow the […] READ MORE
The end of the season is looming and the relegation battle hotting-up. A number of sides, including giants Leicester Tigers, are still in danger of the drop. This inevitably means the debate over Premiership Rugby ring-fencing has reared its head again. As always this debate has staunch supporters and opponents. Here at Last Word On […] READ MORE
Another bonus point victory at Sandy Park handed Exeter Chiefs a guaranteed play-off place by the end of Round 17, the quickest time in Premiership history this has happened. But how does the Exeter Chiefs 2018/19 side compare to the greatest in the Premiership era? James Barker looks back at the best teams with the […] 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
Gloucester claimed a 27-14 victory against Wasps at Kingsholm, but it wasn’t in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A scrappy, error-strewn game killing the momentum allowed both teams to have their chances, but ultimately it was Johan Ackermann’s men who took home the spoils and saw Gloucester defeat Wasps for a third time this season. Gloucester […] READ MORE
Following his side’s scrappy win over Wasps Johan Ackermann gave injury updates, his thoughts on the game and how he feels the side will handle pressure better. Robert Rees brings you the full Johan Ackermann interview. Gloucester’s strong belief brought them through Speaking on the hard fought win at Kingsholm Johan Ackermann said, ”I think […] READ MORE
Following their impressive victory at The Stoop on Sunday Gloucester’s defence coach Jonny Bell at why Heinz and Cipriani add balance to the attack and how well they work together. Tom Marshall not taking win for granted Despite a convincing win over Quins, try scorer Tom Marshall insists Gloucester aren’t taking their league standing for […] READ MORE
Gloucester paved the path another yard towards the playoffs with a bonus point victory over Harlequins. A dominant forward battle backed up with some silky backline moves set the tone for the visitors who never looked back. Gloucester triumphant in physically dominant display Harlequins started brightly under the sun at The Stoop. Some good wide […] 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.
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