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Following the selection of a Pacific Island XV of the best-imported players into the Premiership, James Barker now selects a Premiership New Zealand XV; the best Kiwis to have played in England. Premiership New Zealand XV 15. Charles Piutau – Wasps, Bristol Bears A fairly simple decision to begin with. The most highly paid player […] READ MORE
Ollie Thorley limped off inside 20 minutes in Gloucester’s 46-41 defeat to Sale Sharks. Johan Ackermann gave an update on the winger’s injury as well as discussing why he left Tom Marshall on the bench when Tom Seabrook went off injured. Ollie Thorley injury update The English winger went off with what looked like an […] 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
Tom Marshall made his return to action against Exeter last Friday and insists he isn’t bothered by the shirt number he wears. After a physical battle against the Chiefs he looked ahead to what shall be an enthralling encounter against league leader Saracens this week and how they must balance physicality in training. Physical comeback […] READ MORE
Gloucester kick off their Heineken Champions Cup campaign this Sunday against Castres at Kingsholm. Gloucester fans will be relieved to hear that Ackermann has some positive news on injuries ahead of the big match. Robert Rees gives the latest update on the Gloucester Rugby injury worries. ?? Getting ready for Europe… pic.twitter.com/l7KbI5h9ZS — Gloucester Rugby […] 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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