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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
The Rugby Paper recently reported that Gloucester academy coach Richard Whiffin will be off to the Scarlets as they reshuffle their coaching system with the outgoing Wayne Pivac. Whiffin is said to be in for the skills coach job and has also previously worked for the England U20s. Johan Ackermann weighs in on Richard Whiffin […] 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
Following Gloucester’s 28-19 victory over the Newcastle Falcons, head coach Johan Ackermann gave his thoughts on the relegation-promotion scenario for his club. Ackermann spoke to media looking ahead to the final Gallagher Premiership game against Sale and spoke briefly on the injury to Ed Slater. Any win will do It wasn’t a vintage performance at times […] 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
Despite losing to Worcester at Sixways on Sunday afternoon Gloucester sealed their first Premiership playoff qualification place in eight years. Robert Rees looks back over the season to highlight five key men that have helped achieve this feat. Premiership playoff qualification Fraser Balmain The former Leicester tighthead knows how to win the Premiership having done […] READ MORE
Ahead of Worcester, a game that Gloucester can seal their playoff spot with, Fraser Balmain looked back at his season of rugby and discussed what he’s done to get there and what Gloucester need to do to step up another level. Balmain thankful for regular rugby Listen to the full Fraser Balmain interview below; Gloucester […] READ MORE
Gloucester can seal a playoff spot this weekend with a win over Worcester at Sixways stadium. Looking ahead to the task ahead head coach Johan Ackermann previewed the physical test ahead, gave the latest injury update and talked about the ongoing contract negotiations. Robert Rees has the full Johan Ackermann interview from this week. Balancing […] READ MORE
Looking ahead to Northampton Saints at the weekend Johan Ackermann discussed how important Danny Cipriani’s three-year extension was for the club, his England hopes, Northampton’s threats and how he’s built a culture at the club. Robert Rees brings you a full Johan Ackermann interview. Cipriani signing gives Gloucester platform to build from Re-signing Danny Cipriani […] 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
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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