And it is!, finished the commentator as the player touched the ball down. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. [36], Like the clubs of the Welsh mining valleys, Gloucester Rugby traditionally drew its support and its playing strength from local working-class communities. Teague switched between blindside flanker and number eight in various combinations of the back row. George William Hastings was born in Dursley on 7 November 1924. [36] The campaign did not protest the redevelopment of the Shed, rather the plans put forward at the time, which were to replace all terracing with seats, leaving no alternative anywhere in the ground, despite such a large demand for terracing. He . With Phil Vickery, Trevor Woodman, Kingsley Jones and All Blacks legend Ian Jones forming the basis of a formidable pack, Gloucester Rugby reached the semi-finals. The GRPA has raised more than 35,000 for charities. Full International Players and Gloucester Club Record Holders, Read more about this topic: Gloucester Rugby, The players have often mentioned it as an honour to Shakespeare, that in his writing, whatsoever he penned, he never blotted out [a] line. But lets jump forward to the year that was the high point of Woodmans career. Back Row, starting 2nd from left: John Gadd, Pete Wickenden, Fred Reed (Gloucester Rugby President), Ron Etheridge, Jim Breeze, Malcolm Preedy, Derrick Morgan, Mike Teague and supporter GR Club Captain Lewis Ludlow. [38] However, as of the 201011 season, the need and desire for redeveloping the Shed decreased with the above-mentioned plans proving to be conjecture, and as such abandoned, have never come into effect and do not appear to for the foreseeable future. Details have been collated from sources including Gloucestershire Archive, Gloucestershire Newspaper Group (inc. Journal, Citizen, Echo),Gloucester Rugby Records and the National Rugby Museum Records at Twickenham. [31] During the 201718 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, marking three European finals in four seasons, but lost to Cardiff 3130 at San Mames Stadium, Bilbao. Full International Players and Gloucester Club Record Holders. He played in the back row, switching between flanker and number eight. Unfortunately, he was beset by injuries with a cruel timing that coincided with international tournaments. But theyve never won two in the same tournament since then. Painswick RFC refer to themselves as "The Original Cherry and Whites" in reference to the incident. It is sad to receive the news that Alan Brinn died on 9 February 2022, at the age of 81. He was eighteen when he joined Gloucester RFC in 1978. The Lions starting back row was an All-England affair, but Teague was edged out by a trio of Ben Clarke, Dean Richards, and Peter Winterbottom. This category contains Gloucester Rugby players from past and present. He was blown off the park by a combination of the referee and a young Tendai Mtawarira (aka The Beast). Vickery had had a torrid time with scrummaging penalties in the 2003 World Cup final, but his team had won the match. Phone: 01452 872289 . "Father" Dix had a long and successful career at scrum half for Gloucester, making 235 appearances between 1907 and 1922. . [27], In 2016, Martin St Quinton acquired 100% full ownership of the club to become new chairman of Gloucester Rugby with immediate effect. His first World Cup tournament was only a year after his first test cap. But lets go back to Smarts origins. "Suggestions for Candidates for Player Profiles". He had a ridiculously low centre of gravity and seemed horizontal at times as he swerved left and right. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. My answer hath been, Would he had blotted a thousand.Ben Jonson (c. 15721637), In one notable instance, where the United States Army and a hundred years of persuasion failed, a highway has succeeded. But the result went right down to the final ball, and unfortunately for the Former Players the jockeys hit the winning runs. Malcolm Preedy, John Gadd, Ian Smith, Mike Teague, Marcus Hannaford, Derrick Morgan, Pete Jones, Phil Pritchard, Paul Williams, Greg Keyse, Neil Matthews, Mike Foyle and Dave Watling are all looking forward to the ride on Sunday. [37] The idea was to be similar to the development at Franklins Gardens, home of Northampton Saints RFC, although on a bigger scale, incorporating both seating and terracing. gloucesterrugby.co.uk THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. 31 December 2019 18:15 Gloucester Rugby is saddened to hear of the passing of former Gloucester Rugby player and England international forward George Hastings who was 95 years of age. When he played at wing, he was a finisher who racked up over one hundred tries at the club. Williams started against both Australia and New Zealand at inside centre. Bortolami was an outstanding player and captain, but Italy had another player who we rate as one of the all-time great number eights. Similarly, when the professional era of rugby union began in the 1990s, they fell behind some of the larger teams because they lacked the same level of investment. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. When 2003 came around, Vickery was one of the first names on the team sheet. He is still the record try-scorer for club forwards. A number of fans commented on the irony that, whilst the new crest and shirt design were originally designed in order to prevent unofficial merchandise, they have in fact increased the number of fans turning to unofficial shirts. Unfortunately, it was Woodman who gave away the penalty in the 79th minute to allow the Wallabies to level the game. 36-year-old ex-Leinster star can be seen wrapped up in warm skiing apparel while necking a hot mug . Gloucester were no longer welcome at the Spa ground. Travelling en route via Painswick, they stopped off at the local rugby club and asked to borrow a strip. Williams would leave Leicester for Premiership rivals Gloucester Rugby from the 2017-18 season. Sinbad could turn defenders inside out. 5,000th match - Former Players Walk - who's who List of former players at the 5,000th match celebration walk. He was made captain of Gloucester in 1921 for a season. Notable Former Players. Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. When Wilkinson dropped the famous goal, England still had to close out the match. The lower picture shows the former players after the presentation. His England career got off to a sporadic start and he couldnt get a permanent place in the team. During the 200203 season, Gloucester finished the league in first place, 15 points ahead of the next best club. This means Skivington handles the playing side of his new job whilst Brown focuses on rugby related matters like recruitment and regulatory issues at Gloucester.[35]. The former player is one of the most important parts of any clubs history. When the Lions fetched up in South Africa in 2009, Vickery started the first test. He played right through extra-time of this seminal match. [8], On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted. Powerful French international hooker and Shed legend. A club which is under the leadership of former Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann. When Sid Smart emerged from the crowd to register for the local battalion, a tremendous cheer went up. The walk was approximately 18 miles in length and took an average of between five and seven hours to complete. 'Gloucester Rugby Football Club' was renamed 'Gloucester Rugby' and, due to copyright issues, no longer used the City Coat of Arms as the club's crest (as the crest didn't belong to the club, so unofficial merchandise was freely available). He plays fly-half and fullback. Back Row, starting 2nd from left: John Gadd, Pete Wickenden, Fred Reed (Gloucester Rugby President), Ron Etheridge, Jim Breeze, Malcolm Preedy, Derrick Morgan, Mike Teague and supporter GR Club Captain Lewis Ludlow. The player - who signed for the Kingsholm club at the end of the 2007-08 season - has. Unfortunately, his playing career was blighted by injuries. GRFC Former Players have completed a very busy weekend of strenuous fund raising for local charities. He joined Gloucester at nineteen where he continued to learn his trade as a tighthead prop. He weighed in at twenty stone and was 63. Gloucester rugby players strip naked for a charity calendar which is running from Valentine's Day 2022 The cheeky photographs feature ten members of the squad all posing with strategically. Gold background denotes championsSilver background denotes runners-upPink background denotes relegated, * After dropping into the competition from the Champions Cup/Heineken Cup, The Gloucester Rugby squad for the 202223 season is:[54]. Tom was made captain of Gloucester RFC and led for three seasons. This move was, however, rejected by Gloucester Rugby Chairman, Tom Walkinshaw. Widely regarded as one of the finest prop forwards to represent Gloucester, Phil actually commenced his playing career with Cheltenham During his distinguished career Booth was regarded by many as the best scrum half of his era and a favourite Harold Boughton was born in 1910 in Gloucester. [11][12], Gloucester Rugby began the 200708 Guinness Premiership campaign as favourites, and came top of the league to book a place in the play-off semi-final at Kingsholm. Like Iron Mike Teague, Phil Vickery also grew up on a farm. The 34-year-old retired from rugby in July after being diagnosed with motor neurone . But he also played rugby, and he joined Gloucester Rugby in 1911. Their biggest successes are winning the Anglo-Welsh Cup five times: in 197172, 197778, 198182, 200203 and 201011; and the European Challenge Cup twice: in 200506 and 201415. A large and clearly very happy group of Former Players went to see thegame against Leicester atWelford Road on Sunday That the match took place at Phil Pritchards pitch (its my ball so Im captain syndrome?) A little-known Gloucestershire family business, which has long-standing working relationships with some of the county's biggest building firms and most of its local authorities, is now in the hands of a former professional rugby player from Gloucester and targeting growth for 2023. Teagues first Lions tour was in 1989 to Australia. Vickery was capped for England when he was twenty-two. Most Tries In A Match. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Notable Former Players. [29] On 3 April 2017, he was replaced by Lions coach Johan Ackermann as Gloucester's new head coach. Owen Williams (born 27 February 1992) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for the Ospreys. Woodward played him in every match as England marched to the final. Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he "had a little cry" as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. In 2003, Gloucester won their first cup in 25 years, under new coach Nigel Melville.[6]. The commentators rated it as a 48-metre gallop. In 2006, the club announced it would be making an extension to Kingsholm, bringing the stadium capacity up to 16,500. Two years after his first international cap, Bortolami was given the captaincy. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Phone: 01452 872289 . [44] This was dubbed the 'Spiderman' or 'Arsenal' kit by supporters. [25][26] During the 201415 season, Gloucester won the European Rugby Challenge Cup at Twickenham Stoop, beating Edinburgh 1913 in the final. He started at Number Eight in the final, which England lost to Australia. But he must be given an exception for this list because his test career spanned from 1913 to 1920. He regularly switched between flyhalf and centre. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. On the day that he died, Sid was volunteering as a steward at a match in 1969 against Cambridge. is just about the We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Nobody expected that to change in the final against Australia. Gloucester Rugby released its own, official, supporters shirt displaying the classic hooped design with the new club crest above the date of the club's inception '1873'. [10] Williams made his Ospreys debut on 11 December 2022, coming off the bench against Leicester Tigers. [30] During the 201617 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, losing 1725 to Stade Francais at Murrayfield. That indeed was the start of something special for Gloucester fans. The following pages are a collection of player profiles, documenting their playing careers for Gloucester. 10 vs Bath Rugby 30 Apr 2022. [20] In June 2012, Gloucester announced former Scarlets coach Nigel Davies as their new director of rugby. President's 2019 Charity Walk. [4], On 5 January 2015, it was announced Williams had signed a new contract to stay at Leicester Tigers, despite speculation he would be returning to Wales to play for his former region the Scarlets and increase his chances of getting a Wales call-up. An injury to his right eye left him with reduced vision for the rest of his life. Smart played at number eight and was noted for his speed as well as his hard work around the field. Thanks to Philip Pritchard for these, and more to come. *. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The club was formed in 1873 and since 1891 has played its home matches at Kingsholm Stadium, on the fringes of the city centre. A memorial service held at Gloucester Cathedral for Tom was attended by hundreds of fans. On Friday 19 August 2022, the fifth and final Gloucester Rugby President (Fred Reed)s Walk took place from Sharpness to Gloucester Farmers Club in Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester. Now you understand why we make an exception for his lower international caps. You have to break the rules to give some players their due. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The book Gloucesters Military Legacy by Christine Jordan describes an army recruitment meeting in Shire Hall at the start of the First World War. Leonard steadied the scrum and staunched the flow of penalties. At the start of the First World War, Voyce enlisted with the Gloucestershire Regiment. Often poor travellers, they fetched up in Murrayfield and notched up three tries against Scotland in the first six minutes of the match. Trevor Woodman will always be known to the wider world of English rugby for one glorious season in 2003. [13] He made his debut coming off the bench against Tonga on 16 June 2017. However, injury was starting to blight his playing time. But he could also shift his bulk around the field causing havoc to the opposition. The former players received a fantastic reception from the Kingsholm faithful as they made a lap of appreciation before the game and then formed a guard of honour as the Gloucester Rugby and Northampton Saints teams took the field. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Your email address will not be published. [19], On 17 April 2012, Bryan Redpath announced his resignation as Gloucester head coach with immediate effect, months before the end of the 201112 season. England wasnt highly fancied to go far that year, but Vickery led his team to the final. The end result was that they finished fourth in the tournament, with Scotland and Wales below them in the table. Its fair to say that the Welsh review was possibly biased. [23], After two poor seasons towards the end of the 201314 season, Nigel Davies departed Gloucester with immediate effect. Matches with local rivals Bath and Bristol Bears are referred to as West Country derbies. See for yourself (the old footage is a little grainy): At club level, Bortolami first moved to Narbonne in France for two seasons. The cricket match raised 330 from players of both sides, and was donated to JustGiving 4Ed, in support of Ed Slater and his family. By Molly Burke 22nd Jul 2022, 11:03am Comment The sporting world has flocked to show their support. Here are just four examples. As such many of the fans who disapproved of the new original design were able to purchase this classic design instead.[45]. Gareth Evans (rugby union, born September 1991), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Gloucester_Rugby_players&oldid=952161483, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 201300 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 April 2020, at 21:16. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. He was injured for the first test match, which the Lions duly lost. [48] On the front of the 2021-22 shirt BiGDUG, a Gloucester-based shelving company,[49] is the main shirt sponsor while Hartpury appears on each shoulder. But Bortolami continued to play for Italy for another seven seasons. Back in 2007, they picked up their second win by downing Wales in Rome. But he also had the ball-handling skills and vision to be a very effective centre. [17], Gloucester won the Anglo-Welsh cup in the 201011 season, beating Newcastle Falcons 347 in the final at Franklins' Gardens. Plenty more to come why not suggest a candidate? Sid Smart earned even fewer international caps than James Simpson-Daniel, with nine appearances in an England jersey. Former rugby league player Rob Burrow, Scotland rugby union lock Doddie Weir and ex-Liverpool right-back Stephen Darby have all been diagnosed with MND in recent years and have been. There's no doubt that other clubs in the Premiership have higher paid marquee players. Although these shirts do not display the name 'Gloucester Rugby', due to copyright, the Hudson variety were labelled 'Gloucester Rugby Football Club' while the pub versions used the title 'Cherry and Whites'. Fly-half Lloyd. Weve already said that players on this list should have significant achievements at international level. In 2003, Gloucester was in financial trouble. In that year, Gloucester Rugby Football Club opened the "Sixpenny" stand, which later became known as the Shed. Although this is not an official nickname, the club themselves regularly use the nickname in marketing and community messaging, as well as the players through social media. Each charity will be given an equal share. But he was sent home when his superiors discovered that he was under the legal age. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 280 total. Its well worth a visit for travelling supporters looking for a real rugby pub in Gloucester. Krcher feature on the lower back of the 202122 shirt as well as on the shorts. We use your data to personalise and improve your experience on our platforms and provide information, products and services that are relevant to you from Gloucester Rugby and our partners. However, by the 1980s, the Gloucester Rugby team began to be overshadowed by their neighbours, Bath. Email: [emailprotected], 2022 Gloucester Rugby All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policies and Terms & Conditions, Former players play their part in Gloucester Rugbys 5000th game celebrations, Last Saturdays Gallagher Premiership victory over the Northampton Saints was notable for being Gloucester Rugbys 5000. The Former Players batted first and posted a score of 350 runs, which at the time looked a formidable total. Only Mike Teague played more often from this list. Launch of the 2018 commemorative poppy shirt. Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he "had a little cry" as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. Owen Williams (born 27 February 1992) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for the Ospreys. In January 2007, the club announced plans to redevelop The Shed terracing to all seater. Simpson-Daniel announced himself to the world when he was nineteen. [8] Gloucester Rugby defeated Saracens in the semi-final at Kingsholm, 509, and faced Leicester Tigers in the final. I had a chuckle about that. Diego Albanese; Rodrigo Roncero; Jason Little; Dave Attwood; Iain Balshaw; Olly Barkley; Phil Blakeway; Steve Boyle; Brett Deacon; Paul Doran-Jones; James Forrester; Marcel Garvey; Andy Gomarsall; Steve Mills; Luke Narraway; Steve Ojomoh; Henry Paul; Ollie Phillips; Don Rutherford; Mike Teague Mike Teague grew up on a farm near the City of Gloucester. The moment he turned eighteen, he enlisted again and went to France in 1916. Having beaten Bath, Bristol, London Welsh and Coventry (all away from home) in earlier rounds, they beat Moseley in a Twickenham final that was marred by violence and the sending off of Moseley's Nigel Horton. Both designs used the traditional cherry-and-white hoops, with the title under the Gloucester city coat of arms. Aside from his preferred position of flanker, he played at fullback, wing, and centre on the tour. The first is for James Simpson-Daniel. Smart landed in France with the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1915. He had a nose for the try line. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24), Will you see the players well bestowed? Pete meets 8 former Gloucester players. Former players gather at the club's 5,000th competitive match. Front Row 4th from left: Dave Spencer. For many years, Cotton Oxford and Cotton Traders provided the playing kits for Gloucester. This was mainly to comply with Premier Rugby's minimum seat number requirements. After your death you were better have a bad epitaph than their ill report while you live.William Shakespeare (15641616), John Gordon A'Bear, international rugby union player with the British and Irish Lions, and Gloucester's youngest ever captain, Ludovic Mercier, club points and goal-kick record holder. Were going back to the nineteen twenties to celebrate a legend of Gloucester rugby. T-shirts were also made independently by supporters, with the slogan 'Save Our Shed' printed on them. Although he was a star for Gloucester, he only won ten caps for England. Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. [43] In the 200506 season, the club moved away from traditional hoops again. Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this page! The Lions won the first test but lost that series. "[1] a team was then organised to play the college school, which was actually played on the current Kingsholm ground. But he put in some dominant performances in the warm-up matches before the start of the World Cup tournament. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby, as well as in the European Rugby Champions Cup. The 34-year-old retired from rugby in July after being diagnosed with motor neurone. Between the 200708 and the 201011 seasons, RugbyTech supplied their kits, and between the 201112 season and the 2015-16 Kooga supplied the kits. Teague put in rampaging performances as the Lions roared back to win the series. 13 former Gloucester Rugby players are cycling the Doddie'5 Ride to raise money for the charity. Vickery wasnt first choice, but he picked up time and experience during the pool stages. That was in 2001. When he returned from the war, Voyce joined Gloucester RFC in 1919. [34], On 27 June 2020, Gloucester announced London Irish Forwards Coach George Skivington as their new head coach, with Alex Brown promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Dix, John Elusive winger of the sixties and seventies Dunn, Charlie Charlie Dunn was a pacy back row forward who joined Gloucester from local club Coney Hill RFC in his mid-twenties . [13], Gloucester reached the EDF Energy Cup Final in the 200809 season, losing to Cardiff at Twickenham. He rose to Sergeant but was wounded twice before being sent home. The new kit also abandoned the traditional navy blue shorts and socks, with the new design becoming all red. Even when playing rugby league, Sinfield was an avid fan of the tournament but it was not until spending time with former Scotland players as part of his fundraising for motor neurone disease that . A large number of supporters did not want to see this happen under the proposals put forward by Gloucester Rugby, and a poster campaign under the name of 'Save Our Shed' or 'SOS' was initiated by the Gloucester Citizen newspaper. The club has no official nickname but are often referred to as the Cherry and Whites by supporters and the media in reference to the traditional Cherry and white hooped shirts worn by the team. However, the England front row got on the wrong side of the referee. In an era when the rugby ranks were drawn from upper-class families, Smart was the son of a labourer. He was a prolific try-scorer at both levels. After he returned from the war, he helped his county win the Championship in 1920 by beating their great Yorkshire rivals. Stan Bayliss, a forward, learnt his rugby at the NationalSchool, Gloucester. Money from the Presidents Walk, when finally collected, will go towards three charities: The Fold a South African childrens charity, supported by Martin St Quinton and his wife Judith; local charity Pied Piper; and Gloucester Rugby Foundation. Kingsholm was also suggested in October 2007 as a possible temporary home for Gloucester City after their stadium Meadow Park was flooded and then abandoned following the summer floods. We're going back to the nineteen twenties to celebrate a legend of Gloucester rugby. Scrumhalf Joe Simpson's contract was said to be over 200K in his younger years when he was getting international caps. [4], In 1972, Gloucester RFC won the first-ever National Knock-Out Competition. Despite the KSM meeting the fundraising targets, Gloucester Rugby abandoned all plans. He was also a leader, and Gloucester quickly made him a captain of the club. So, hes here because of his outstanding career at Gloucester where he amassed 276 appearances. Most Conversions In A Match. 'The Kingsholm Supporters Mutual' (KSM) was set up by Gloucester Rugby Football Club in October 2003, to help fundraise towards 'Project Kingsholm', the redevelopment of Gloucester's entire ground at a cost of 6,000,000, and the launch of a supporters shares rights issue. Rob Kearney during the 2019 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final match between New Zealand and Ireland. Playing for an England XV against New Zealand, the youngster dummied a pass and then arced around the great Jonah Lomu. Premiership: Leicester Tigers begin life after Steve Borthwick with win over Gloucester, while Exeter edge out Bath Richard Wigglesworth Steve Borthwick Premiership David Skippers 23 Dec 2022 Premiership: Adam Hastings back from injury for Gloucester against Leicester while Jack Yeandle hits 200 for Exeter Adam Hastings Jack Yeandle Premiership . He played for four seasons before returning to Italian club rugby. Academy players who have not yet played with the pros These players are well part of the the Gloucester Rugby squad but have not yet appeared on a game sheet this season. Italy has struggled to compete in the top flight of rugby. Young Tommy Goal kicking centre who made his debut at 16, Crash-tackling centre who captained Gloucester & Gloucestershire. Born in Gloucester in 1897, Tom Voyce stood out as a talented schoolboy player in the back line. He has represented Wales and Wales . GRPA Members raise 600 for charities; Player of the month presentation; Visit to Hartpury. We also excluded players who are still playing. [24] On 7 June 2014, Gloucester appointed David Humphreys as their new director of rugby, with Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher confirmed as their head coach as of July 2014. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. A special mention to the oldest former player present on the day - Ken Daniell, a sprightly 93-year-old. But Bortolami captained them in their best results in the Six Nations in 2007. Some were first-choice in the test jersey for most of their playing careers. He was now a key part of the England squad that won the Grand Slam that year. Gloucester lost to Bristol for the first time in over 10 years after a disappointing performance at Ashton Gate. Fred Reed's report on the G.R. In October 2003, Gloucester Rugby launched 'Project Kingsholm'. Rugby Fan Guide To Kingsholm And Gloucester, History Of Gloucester Rugby (The Interesting Bits), 8 Ways To Prevent Blisters From Rugby Boots. That was the first of 73 caps in a career that spanned three world cups. gloucesterrugby.co.uk THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. That changed in 1991. Pete Wilson meets former Gloucester Players Pete Wilson Show 9 Sept 2018. He We regret to inform you of the death of former Gloucester Rugby player Eddie Rooney. Diego Albanese; Rodrigo Roncero; Jason Little; Dave Attwood; Iain Balshaw; Olly Barkley; Phil Blakeway; Steve Boyle; Brett Deacon; Paul Doran-Jones; James Forrester; Marcel Garvey; Andy Gomarsall; Steve Mills; Luke Narraway; Steve Ojomoh; Henry Paul; Ollie Phillips; Don Rutherford; Mike Teague Wales below them in their best results in the back row, switching between flanker and number eight various... 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