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Ahead of the 2023/24 rugby season, Scotland’s Alex Craig has traded the red & white of Gloucester for the red of Llanelli’s Scarlets. Craig is one of eight new signings that Dwayne Peel has made this summer as they look to improve on what was a disappointing 14th-placed URC (United Rugby Championship) finish last season. […] READ MORE
With just four rounds remaining, the Gallagher Premiership playoff race tightens, but which teams will manage to overcome the body aches and pains that are beginning to set in and grasp onto a semi-final spot. Despite the fact, Leicester Tigers and Saracens have already booked a place in the semis, the race for 3rd and […] READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership opening round gave us just a glimpse of what’s in store for the rest of the season. The weekend in itself was record breaking. 374 points, including 50 tries was enough to surpass the previous record and open the season with a real bang! Much was said going into the first round, that […] READ MORE
We’ve got a slighter shorter, almost Shane Williams in stature ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod this week. That basically means it’s still tremendous! Return of the King (6 Nations) We will focus on looking ahead to this weekend’s 6 Nations action with a couple of huge games. First up in Dublin, Ireland entertain Wales. Wales […] READ MORE
This season of the Gallagher Premiership is looking pretty tasty: a genuine relegation battle, plenty of academy prospects, and maybe some new contenders for the European spots. Plus, of course, the Rugby World Cup is now only a year away, so there’s an added layer of competition. Who will be the contenders for the European spots? […] READ MORE
As a player, the biggest tournament you can be part of outside international rugby is the Champions Cup. Josh Hohneck and Tom Hudson talked about their experiences and what they are looking forward to in the game, as Gloucester rugby ready for a strong challenge from French club Castres. Hohneck preparing for physical test ahead […] READ MORE
Following Gloucester’s victory over Saracens, backs coach Tim Taylor spoke about how pleasing the forwards physicality was, yet how disappointed the team were at missing out on the bonus point. Tim Taylor pleased with forwards physicality Gloucester bullied Saracens up front and with the rotation Tim Taylor was pleased with just how well they fronted […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership clubs have learned today of their status in the tier system that could see them welcome back crowds. Some will be able to host supporters, whilst others remain crowd-less. How does the tier system work? There are three tiers. Tier one will see 4,000 fans attending sporting events, tier two with 2,000 supporters […] READ MORE
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
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
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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