After a close encounter with Northampton Saints at Kingsholm last weekend in which they come back from 20-7 points down at halftime, Gloucester Rugby takes to the road in round 20 of the Gallagher Premiership. Head Coach George Skivington has been speaking to the media ahead of his team’s visit to the AJ Bell Stadium […] READ MORE
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Gloucester’s Resurgence Continues – Now to Tackle the Tigers!
As we fast approach the business end of the season, the big games keep coming. None more so than this weekend at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, where league leaders Leicester Tigers take on old rivals Gloucester, who for many are the surprise package this season. So as Gloucester’s resurgence continues, I look at why and […] READ MORE
Gloucester remain fit ahead of vital Saracens Aviva Premiership test
Tim Taylor confirmed that Gloucester remain fit and have no fresh injury worries, despite Henry Purdy leaving the field in the second half for what looked like a dead leg. This will be good news for Gloucester fans as they head into a vital Saracens test next Friday. No injury News ahead of vital Saracens […] READ MORE
George Skivington and Lewis Ludlow look ahead to Leicester
With the opening round of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership lurking around the corner, Gloucester Head Coach George Skivington and Club Captain Lewis Ludlow look ahead to Leicester and take a moment to reflect on the shortest pre-season in history. Robert Rees brings you the best bites from their press conferences. Why Ludlow for captain? George […] READ MORE
Gloucester injury update ahead of Leicester clash
George Skivington spoke to the media ahead of Gloucester’s clash with Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership. Robert Rees brings you all the latest news from the Cherry and Whites camp. Jake Polledri George Skivington confirmed that the Italian number eight is likely to be out for a number of “months” following a nasty knee […] READ MORE
Lee Blackett leads new era of young English coaches
Wasps, led by 37 year old Lee Blackett, have stormed into the Gallagher Premiership final. His team will come up against serial finalists Exeter Chiefs and new European champions, of course led by Rob Baxter. This has therefore created the first final since 2013 with two Englishmen in charge of the two teams. These two […] READ MORE
Jason Woodward looking for 80 minute performance from Gloucester
Gallagher Premiership action continues to come thick and fast as Round 18 approaches. Gloucester will face London Irish at Kingsholm, with both sides still hopeful of claiming a Champions Cup spot for next season. Jason Woodward and Alex King spoke to the media ahead of this game. James Barker brings you the latest insight from Gloucester’s […] READ MORE
Young Gloucester Rugby coaching team assembled
A young Gloucester Rugby coaching team has been assembled and confirmed with today’s announcement that Dom Waldouck will take up the position of defence coach. Even ignoring the Coronavirus pandemic, it has been a whirlwind three months at Kingsholm. First the departure of Johan Ackermann, followed by David Humphreys and Rory Teague, left a huge […] READ MORE
Rory Teague follows Ackermann and Humphreys out of Gloucester
Gloucester Rugby have announced that Skills Coach Rory Teague has left the club. He had been rumoured to be in line for the Head Coach role after the departure of Johan Ackermann. However George Skivington was brought in from London Irish. Director of Rugby David Humphreys also left the club during the season pause and […] READ MORE
London Irish ‘considering all options’ over Gloucester-George Skivington signing
London Irish say they are “considering all options” over Gloucester‘s approach and signature of forwards coach George Skivington. Chief Executive Brian Facer claims the club has acted outside Premiership Rugby regulations. Gloucester sign Skivington Gloucester officially announced the news on Saturday that Irish forwards coach George Skivington would become the new head honcho of the […] READ MORE