Newcastle Falcons Play-off chances hang on Gloucester clash

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A year ago and the idea that Gloucester vs Newcastle Falcons could decide a top four spot would have been frankly laughable. Whilst Bath will have something to say about this, these two are the shock contenders for a play-off place. Having just moved into the top four after Gloucester’s draw with Wasps, the Newcastle […] READ MORE



Gloucester Home Form Priority Under Ackermann

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It was always going to be hard to top a round one victory over the reigning champions for Gloucester. Two away games against Harlequins and then Leicester have yielded zero points since then. Some fans worry that the ‘new coach effect’ has already worn off. But for Johan Ackermann, it is the Gloucester home-form that […] READ MORE


‘Friday Night Frights’ for Jim Mallinder and Laurie Fisher

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The Aviva Premiership returns at Halloween for one week only. Friday night will see two under pressure coaches; Jim Mallinder and Laurie Fisher, go head-to-head at Franklin’s Gardens. Northampton Saints and Gloucester Rugby lie ninth and tenth respectively in the standings, and defeat will see one left behind from the mid-table pack, as the league table starts […] READ MORE