Richard Hibbard's massive hit on Sale's Shalva Mamukashvili
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhen he's not diving, Richard Hibbard is one of the hardest hitting hookers in world rugby. He won over the Gloucester fans recently with this smashing hit vs Sale, his opposite number, Shalva Mamukashvili. ...
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...
Biggar cautious after Ospreys start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsDan Biggar says Ospreys must keep their feet on the ground after making a flying start to the Pro 12 season. The Swansea-based region have scored 16 tries in three wins that have taken them to...
Gloucester 22 Exeter Chiefs 25: Scrum woes cost Cherry and Whites...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester 22 Exeter Chiefs 25Gloucester slumped to their second defeat of the season as their scrum woes returned at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites appeared on course for consecutive wins thanks to...
Billy Twelvetrees a kid captain on a daunting mission to take Gloucester back to the heights of the club game
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt was a conversation with Gloucester legend Pete Buxton that convinced Billy Twelvetrees he had what it took to captain the club this season, despite the challenge of assimilating 26 new players...
Humphreys confident Henry Purdy is ready for the Premiership
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDavid Humphreys insists Henry Purdy is ready to step up to the Premiership after he was handed the Gloucester number 13 jersey for tonight’s clash with Exeter Chiefs. With Henry Trinder ruled out for...
Henry Purdy to start at outside centre in Gloucester Rugby's...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoHENRY Purdy will start in the number 13 jersey when Gloucester Rugby welcome Exeter Chiefs to Kingsholm tomorrow night. The former Leicester Tigers centre replaces Henry Trinder, who injured his shoulder...
Dan Murphy aiming to be top of the props
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDan Murphy has vowed to fight for his starting spot but admits Gloucester are spoiled for choice in the front-row. With Nick Wood on the comeback trail Murphy’s days in the Cherry and Whites’ number...
Deac's week: Andy Deacon on Cinderford, Gloucester and the local...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoDisappointing to lose but there is a long way to goDerby bragging rights went to Hartpury on Saturday. It’s never easy to lose especially when it’s a derby and even more so when it is a home match. But...
Ospreys keeping feet on the ground
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Ospreys have won two out of two in the Pro12 but forwards coach Chris Gibbes has told his team to keep their feet on the ground. A 17-15 win at Rodney Parade made it 15 straight wins against Welsh...
