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Johan Ackermann spoke to media after the latest Gallagher Premiership result. The Cherry and Whites confirmed a 36-16 victory over the Worcester Warriors, that left Ackermann pleased with win; though he also described a dislike for red cards while praising star Ollie Thorley’s performance in scoring two tries. Robert Rees looks at the result in context, with a view […] READ MORE
Gloucester made hay whilst the sun shone at Kingsholm with a 36-16 victory over Worcester. The six try performance sends Gloucester back into the playoffs as the league breaks for Europe. Early Gloucester dominance weathered by the Warriors It was all Gloucester in the early stages of the match. Carrying hard and running some superb […] READ MORE
Johan Ackermann has given his injury update ahead of Leicester on Friday night at Kingsholm and it’s mixed news with Charlie Sharples set to return as Ruan Ackermann faces long layoff. Sharples set to return with Williams Charlie Sharples is set to return following a niggle affecting his game time since the Munster clash. He […] READ MORE
With the Northampton game being the last of this block of fixtures in the Premiership Rugby Cup Gloucester look ahead to the Gallagher Premiership once again with Johan Ackermann chasing momentum into the Leicester game. Robert Rees has the latest news from the Gloucester camp. Youthful involvement pleasing for future talent Despite taking a back […] READ MORE
Gloucester take on Castres in their first Champions Cup game for nearly five years this Sunday at Kingsholm. Despite their recent European form of two consecutive Challenge Cup finals and two losses head coach Johan Ackermann is in good spirits about their tough battle ahead. Excitement at Kingsholm ahead of Castres clash Johan Ackermann insists […] READ MORE
Coming off the back of a solid opening win against Castres last Sunday Johan Ackermann’s men have had a tough turnaround of less than a week to prepare for their next challenge. Thomond Park is always a partisan place to travel to and Ackermann is aware of just how physical a task it will be […] READ MORE
Following their narrow defeat at home to Harlequins Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann aired his frustration at refereeing inconsistencies around the park with Gloucester to bring in ”imports” as their front row injuries continue. Inconsistency proves costly as Gloucester struggle to adapt Ackermann was clearly peeved at the inconstancy shown by the match officials all […] READ MORE
Johan Ackermann and Gloucester are taking Champions Cup qualification game by game, Jake Polledri tells us how he never considered waiting for an England call up and John Kingston gives us the latest Quins injury updates. Robert Rees has the full transcript from all of yesterday’s post match interviews. Johan Ackermann taking one step at […] READ MORE
Cardiff Blues and Gloucester have both named their squads for Friday’s Challenge Cup final. Robert Rees takes a look at the danger areas for both teams and key battles that could determine the outcome of the game. Open game expected Both sides have played a lot of expansive rugby throughout this season, especially in the […] READ MORE
Gloucester Rugby face one of their biggest tests yet on Friday evening, as they travel to Newcastle Falcons. It will reveal a lot about the Johan Ackermann regime and whether the South African leader can solve Gloucester’s inconsistency problem. Three Aviva Wins in a Row The Johan Ackermann regime has already delivered back-to-back wins, which […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.