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Not only have the Scotland Women’s side named their training squad of 32 for October’s WXV competition this week, but they have also bolstered their backroom staff with the addition of former England Men’s international Matt Banahan. Banahan links up with the team as an assistant coach, focusing primarily on attack. As the women’s game […] READ MORE
Despite falling to a 46-41 defeat at the hands of Sale on Saturday both Johan Ackermann and Matt Banahan were quick to praise their young squad’s efforts. Commitment of a much-changed squad Speaking in a rather jovial manner despite the defeat Head Coach Johan Ackermann praised his team’s efforts saying, “We asked beforehand to just go […] 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’s injury-riddled season has seen their academy players step up to the mark. Players like Henry Walker, Lloyd Evans and Aaron Hinkley have all proved they’ve got what it takes. Walker and Evans spoke to the media on how they’ve developed as Gloucester Rugby academy players growing as senior squad share experience. Lloyd Evans relishing […] READ MORE
Another week, another moment of magic from Danny Cipriani’s “golden wrists” for Gloucester. His defence-splitting pass salvaged a draw for Gloucester from the West Country Derby against Bath. How it got to that position from a 21-0 lead shows there are still doubts about the Gloucester Rugby mental strength that has been frail over the […] READ MORE
After the ongoing rumours, the Matt Banahan departure from Bath has finally been confirmed. The club announced that the club legend and longest-serving player would be moving on at the season’s end to join West Country rivals Gloucester. It is understood the Jerseyman was not offered any increase on his previous salary, so decided to […] READ MORE
Defeat at home to Bath confirmed London Irish’s status as the Aviva Premiership’s new basement club after Worcester registered their first win of the season at Sixways on Saturday afternoon. Bath Underwhelm in Win at London Irish Todd Blackadder’s visiting side executed an unconvincing away performance owing much to the right boot of fly-half Freddie […] READ MORE
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