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Gloucester secured third spot with a win over Newcastle that saw the visitors relegated one week before the end of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season. Despite a frantic first half of rugby Newcastle’s ill discipline gave them too much to do. A spirited second half display wasn’t enough and Gloucester left Kingsholm with a win. […] 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
Gloucester took the spoils at Kingsholm, following a huge defensive shift late which saw Gloucester defeat Exeter in a tense affair. Tries from Jason Woodward, Willi Heinz and Ben Morgan were enough to see the hosts defeat the league leaders for the second time this season in four meetings. The win sends Gloucester to third, […] READ MORE
Coming off the down week and facing fifth placed Northampton Saints Johan Ackermann gave the latest Gloucester Rugby injury update as one of their star wingers faces a lengthy time on the sidelines. Gloucester injury round-up. -Henry Purdy is ruled out of Northampton with a failed concussion test. -Jason Woodward will be out for around […] 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
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
Approaching the final leg of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season, Robert Rees looks at each team’s remaining fixtures and how they’ll set up the league for the play-off race and relegation. The last quarter of the 2019 schedule is playing out, with important fixtures lining up that will influence the final places. Knowing this, selecting Gallagher […] 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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