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Sharks hold off Gloucester to win European Challenge Cup
The Sharks are crowned European Challenge Cup winners thanks to a 36-22 win over Gloucester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
May 24, 21:49
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Preview: Gloucester Rugby vs. Sharks - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Challenge Cup clash between Gloucester Rugby and Sharks, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 22, 22:14
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Preview: Gloucester Rugby vs. Newcastle Falcons - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Gallagher Premiership clash between Gloucester Rugby and Newcastle Falcons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 00:01
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Preview: Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester Rugby - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Gallagher Premiership clash between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester Rugby, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 19:00
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England wing Jonny May retires from international rugby
Gloucester and England wing Jonny May announces his retirement from international rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious 10-year career.
Oct 31, 14:02
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George Skivington feels Mark Atkinson's consistency earned England recognition
Gloucester centre's consistency rewarded with call-up.
Sep 22, 15:13
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Northampton off to winning start against depleted Gloucester
Two yellow cards and a high penalty count proved costly for the visitors.
Sep 18, 17:06
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I could not have done more - Jonny May admits disappointment over Lions omission
Gloucester star missed out on tour selection despite impressive form.
Sep 9, 14:37
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On This Day: Mike Tindall retires from rugby
Mike Tindall hung up his boots at the age of 35.
Jul 15, 08:11
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Gloucester season over after new coronavirus case
Saturday's clash with Worcester at Sixways has been called off.
Jun 8, 17:02
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Bath take four points, Gloucester awarded two after cancellation
Bath awarded four points and Gloucester two following coronavirus cancellation
Jun 5, 15:48
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Gloucester's clash with Bath postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
The west-country club have called a halt to all training.
Jun 1, 14:02
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Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees converts last-minute penalty for London Irish win
Billy Twelvetrees edges Gloucester to victory over London Irish.
May 28, 22:06
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Exeter to face Lyon in last 16 of Champions Cup
Two-time winners Wasps will host Clermont Auvergne with the winners playing Munster or Toulouse in the last eight.
Mar 9, 14:16
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Wasps given home advantage in Champions Cup
The Gallagher Premiership runners-up join Exeter, Bristol, Gloucester and Sale in being promoted from the group phase.
Feb 24, 15:30
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Scotland's Chris Harris would be "devastated" if France game is postponed
Chris Harris is among more than 10 Scotland players who could miss the Paris clash if Six Nations organisers push it back.
Feb 23, 18:29
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Alex Guest not surprised at Louis Rees-Zammit's rise to the top
Gloucester wing has made a startling impression in international rugby.
Feb 15, 15:29
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Rob Baxter: 'We are on top of coronavirus outbreak'
The Chiefs had to forfeit last weekend's clash with Toulouse after returning a significant amount of positive coronavirus tests.
Dec 23, 10:41
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Gloucester coach tips "hungry" Lloyd Evans to fill Danny Cipriani void
Gloucester face key Champions Cup clash against Ulster.
Dec 18, 13:52
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George Skivington: 'No smoke or mirrors surrounding Danny Cipriani departure'
The Gloucester boss wishes the fly-half star well in his new challenge.
Dec 15, 18:48