Rugby News

A look back over some of the highlights of the 2012/13 Season.

Gloucester Rugby CEO Stephen Vaughan was delighted to introduce ADEY Professional Heating Solutions as the club’s new main sponsor this week. He spoke to the club website about the exciting new partnership.

With ADEY Professional Heating Solutions now unveiled as Gloucester Rugby’s new main sponsor from July 2013, managing Director Kelvin Stevens spoke to the club website about the reasons for getting involved with the club.

Being named in England’s squad to tour Argentina this summer was understandably great news for Jonny May. He spoke on Wednesday afternoon about how his 2012-13 campaign has finished on a high.

Although understandably disappointed following the 40-39 defeat at Exeter, Freddie Burns thought that both teams fully contributed to a great spectacle but that a couple of refereeing decisions were key to the outcome.

Gloucester’s final game of the season ended in a narrow defeat in a pulsating encounter at the Exeter Chiefs. The Cherry and Whites went down 40-39, as Gareth Steenson’s dramatic late penalty meant that the end of Director of Rugby Nigel Davies’ first season in charge ended in defeat. Davies spoke to the Official Site in the Devon sunshine.

Tongan second row Lua Lokotui is looking forward to catching up with some old acquaintances at Sandy Park when Gloucester take on Exeter Chiefs on Saturday afternoon, as he and his team mates hope to finish the season on a high note.

During a break from training ahead of Saturday’s Aviva Premiership fixture at Exeter, centre Henry Trinder hopes that Gloucester build on the momentum from the recent win over Saracens, and expressed frustration that he’s hitting form as the season end approaches after missing time due to injury.

Gloucester Rugby may have already clinched their Heineken Cup spot for 2013-14, but Director of Rugby Nigel Davies stressed this week that it’s important for Gloucester to finish their season on a positive note at Exeter on Saturday.

Gloucester Rugby CEO Stephen Vaughan spoke to the Official Site this afternoon after he revealed the great news that Kingsholm Stadium was to play host to 4 pool matches of the Rugby World Cup 2015. He spoke of how much it means to the club as a whole and that all the hard work put in with Gloucester’s bid had been rewarded.

On an exciting day for both Gloucester Rugby and the City, the Cherry and Whites’ own World Cup Winner Jimmy Cowan spoke to Official Site expressing his delight that Kingsholm had been chosen as a Host City and Venue for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Speaking to the media following the 28-23 win over Saracens, during which he scored a fine solo try, number eight Ben Morgan shrugged off the compliments and questions about Lions selection, saying that he’s just glad to be back after his ankle injury.

Gloucester Rugby fly half Freddie Burns played a key role in the team’s victory over league leaders Saracens. Gloucester’s effort throughout the game were second to none and the result secured Heineken Cup rugby for next season.

Speaking to the local media earlier this week, Charlie Sharples spoke of how Gloucester are hoping to sign off at Kingsholm for this season with a big performance against Saracens.

With Saracens the visitors to Kingsholm on Saturday afternoon, in front of what could well be a full house, Director of Rugby Nigel Davies is expecting a physical encounter as both sides strive to win the gain line battle.

Ben Morgan’s second half replacement appearance after three months out with injury was a positive for Gloucester on a tough night in Sale. The England international number eight spoke openly to the media after the game about making his comeback in a game which didn’t go Gloucester’s way.

Gloucester Rugby failed to come away from an Aviva Premiership fixture with at least a point for the first time this season after they went down to a 32-9 defeat at the Sale Sharks. Director of Rugby Nigel Davies spoke to the assembled press and apologised for the performance on a night where the Cherry and Whites were outplayed in the North West.

A try scorer in last weekend’s 31-41 defeat at home to Biarritz, winger Shane Monahan is looking for Gloucester to build upon their strong finish against the French team and perform well at Sale on Friday evening.

As Gloucester Rugby prepare themselves for their final three regular season Aviva Premiership games, hooker Huia Edmonds admitted that the use of the club’s younger players has been well managed and that he’s learning as much from them as they are from him.

Gloucester Rugby enter this weekend’s round of Aviva Premiership action in fifth place in the table, looking to mount a challenge for a playoff spot. The Cherry and Whites bowed out of Europe last weekend, and Carl Hogg told the local media that he’s hoping that the team bounce back at Sale.