David Humphreys backs James Hook to return to form
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys has backed James Hook and insists his future remains in the fly-half jersey. The versatile Welshman was hauled off after 52 minutes against London Welsh after failing to get the Cherry...
Gloucester to keep Hook at fly-half
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsJames Hook needs more time to show his best form at fly-half for Gloucester, according to boss David Humphreys. The Wales international, 29, has started all four Premiership matches this season...
Exiles collapse again in final minutes
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumGloucester picked up their first away win in the Premiership this season with a resounding 46-10 success at the Kassam Stadium. For an hour, Gloucester were far from impressive but once Exiles prop...
London Welsh 10 Gloucester 46: Late Mark Atkinson burst seals more misery for Welsh
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLife in the promised land of the Aviva Premiership continued to disappoint for London Welsh as they suffered their fourth defeat of the season to a distinctly average Gloucester side. The Exiles...
Gloucester thrash London Welsh
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyLondon Welsh became the first Premiership side to concede 40 points in four consecutive games as they lost 46-10 to Gloucester at Kassam Stadium on Friday. Henry Purdy and Charlie Sharples tries gave...
Late burst earns Gloucester win
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby26 September 2014For an hour, Gloucester were far from impressive but once Exiles prop Taione Vea was yellow-carded they ran riot, scoring 31 points in the last 15 minutes. Gloucester...
Premiership: Tigers need steel
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester coach Richard Cockerill has urged his side to "show some steel" when they try to bounce back from their defeat by Bath at home to London Irish on Saturday. Last weekend's 45-0 loss to...
Matt Kvesic aiming to unleash his frustrations
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoMatt Kvesic is aiming to unleash his frustrations on basement boys London Welsh tonight. The England flanker has spent three weeks on the side-lines after suffering a toe injury in Gloucester’s final...
Warburton first on dual contract
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSam Warburton is the first Welsh player to be given a dual contract, Regional Rugby Wales (RRW) has confirmed. The Wales captain, 25, was the only player to take up a Welsh Rugby Union central...
Baxter sings Slade's praises
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby20 September 2014The 21-year-old centre kicked two long-range penalties and proved a consistent handful for Gloucester's defence through his running and distribution skills. "There is...
