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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
Gloucester are looking to sue Sale Sharks for damages after they signed up the centre following his signature for Gloucester for the 2018-19 season. Gloucester sue Sharks The case was brought to light in a RFU disciplinary hearing earlier this year, which ruled that van Rensburg would pay a fine of £32,500, with a two-week […] READ MORE
Sale Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg and his agent Matthew Ginvert have been penalised for contravening rule 5:12, for signing playing contracts with two Premiership clubs – Gloucester Rugby and Sale Sharks. Sale Sharks were charged with breaches of RFU Regulation 7.5 (approaches to players) and Ginvert was charged with breaching RFU Regulation 8.5.2 (Registered agents must at all times […] READ MORE
Ed Slater very nearly never played rugby, but following years of success at Leicester and Gloucester he has found that there is more to rugby than just winning. Chatting to Robert Rees he looked at the salary cuts and what they mean for the sport, how he passes his isolation time and his aims in […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors are the first Premiership club to confirm a 25% pay cut, for staff over a certain wage threshold. Following reports in the Daily Mail, Last Word on Rugby now also understands Gloucester has taken cuts for their staff. Worcester Warriors confirm 25% cut The Warriors are the first Premiership side to confirm such […] READ MORE
The latest injury news from the Welsh camp is that fly half Owen Williams has been released from the squad having picked up a hamstring injury. Owen Williams’ unfortunate injury run continues Owen Williams, who has only just returned to action following around nine months out of action with a knee injury, has been ruled […] READ MORE
Louis Rees-Zammit saw himself called up to the Wales squad last week, but found himself hobbling off at the weekend in Gloucester’s game against Toulouse. Johan Ackermann had later acknowledged that it was an ankle injury, but the latest images suggest it wasn’t as serious as first feared. Rees-Zammit back on two feet Great […] READ MORE
As another Gallagher Premiership season develops, teams start to announce their annual reports, profits and losses. With the added CVC investment there are some intriguing reports coming from England’s elite clubs. Robert Rees gives you a brief overview of all 12 Gallagher Premiership teams and their financial situations. *Please note that staff costs include coaches […] READ MORE
Another action-packed season of Gallagher Premiership rugby has ended and through the highs and the lows. Of course, success is defined quite strongly through the lens of expectations. Last Word on Rugby reporter Robert Rees grades each team’s season across all senior platforms and compares their performance to start of season predictions. Saracens A++ Only the […] READ MORE
Following on from his contract extension the talk of how well Gloucester have done under Johan Ackermann has revived itself. ‘Play to Inspire’ is written on the walls and the kit that surrounds the Gloucester team and it’s not just a cheesy one-liner. ? We are delighted to announce that Head Coach Johan Ackermann has […] 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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