Newport Gwent Dragons boss Paul Turner spoke of his disappointment after the 25-20 defeat to Gloucester, claiming his side had missed a good opportunity for a surprise win. Despite leading the match just before the interval, Dragons failed to push on and Gloucester fought back in the second half to claim the victory and a [...]
Forrester decides to call it a day
James Forrester has retired from rugby after the Gloucester man admitted defeat in his attempts to fully recover from a serious knee injury. 27-year-old Forrester was a star performer for the club between 2001 and 2007 and gained recognition from England with two caps. Head coach at Gloucester Dean Ryan confirmed the news and is [...]
Gloucester not up for sale despite report
Gloucester chairman Tom Walkinshaw has denied that a stake in the club is to be sold to a foreign investor. Reports that a businessman from Abu Dhabi was set to invest in Gloucester are said to be wide of the mark, but Walkinshaw admits the club are looking to generate funds. He commented, “I can [...]
Satala set for Gloucester switch
Fijian Apo Satala could become a Gloucester player in the coming days, after coach Dean Ryan admitted he had impressed in a trial. The former Leeds man came off the bench against Glasgow in Gloucester’s 30-8 friendly victory and could provide vital firepower to the squad. Ryan commented, “We’ve got some great back row forwards [...]
Gloucester star calls it a day
Leon Lloyd has decided to call time on his career after failing to fully recover from a serious knee injury. Lloyd, 30, only managed 8 appearances for Gloucester last season and the former England man is devastated to be ending his playing career in this manner. He commented, “I am distraught. It was only yesterday [...]
Barkley looking forward to season
New Gloucester signing Olly Barkley says he is looking forward to the new season and the prospect of teaming up again with Mike Tindall. The two played together at Bath and Barkley believe they can form a good partnership at Gloucester. He commented, “It’ll be nice to get a run of games with Tinds. Anthony [...]
Barkley out for eight weeks
Olly Barkley is looking at eight weeks on the sidelines after it was revealed he will need an operation to repair his fractured left wrist. The Gloucester centre picked up the injury on England’s ill-fated tour of New Zealand and is now struggling to be fit for the start of the new season. Gloucester head [...]
Somerville flies in to Gloucester
New Zealand star Greg Somerville has signed for Gloucester on a two and a half year deal, making him the third new player for the club in the space of two days after the captures of Dave Young and Adam Eustace. Somerville is a 30 year old Prop and has represented the all blacks 59 [...]
Gloucester make double signing
Gloucester have strengthened their squad for next season with the capture of two new players, Adam Eustace from Llanelli Scarlets and Dave Young from Leicester Tigers. Eustace is a 29 year old lock and return to the club on a two year contract. 22 year old prop Young has signed just a one year deal. [...]