After the big build up, Gloucester and several thousand Cherry and White supporters travelled to Villa Park for the Slater Cup match between Glaws and Leicester. Unfortunately, the game was pretty much over after 15 minutes and the day was hampered by travel chaos, an underwhelming atmosphere and many left Birmingham with a sense of apathy.

We discuss our experiences of the day, whether we can find any positives and what advice we would give to the club for next season.

Meanwhile, as ever, in more positive news the Glos-Hartpury women did their best to finish the weekend with a positive note. The girls racked up their 14th straight bonus point win as they break for the Women's Six Nations.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

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Gloucester secured only their second league win of the season with a bonus point victory over Quins at The Stoop; we discuss the game, the key players and the specific areas where improvements led to the victory. We also chat through the parts that will need to strep-up even further to compete with Leicester this weekend at Villa Park.

Meanwhile, the Glos-Hartpury ladies secured a last minute win over an impressive Loughborough side, maintaining their 100% record. We talk through the great achievements already attained this season and hope that the fans can repay them with a sell out in the Semi Final at Queensholm in June.

This is our first opportunity to discuss the recent announcements of Chris Boyd and Rob Burgess' appointment and the management restructure. Can we really learn anything at this stage and our supporters right to be concerned over the current ambiguity.

Finally, after England's dreadful Six Nations campaign, does the performance against France give us any hope for the future or do we need to see more fundamental change.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

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Gloucester's impressive win over Sale the previous week unfortunately meant nothing in the end, as they were once again beaten by Bath down at The Rec. We run through the positives (as ever) and in particular pick out the players who have impressed in an otherwise poor season.

Meanwhile, English Rugby is being revamped again, with the long overdue permanent removal of promotion and relegation to the Top flight.

Will it have the intended consequences or will it be another false dawn?

Finally as England head to Rome for this weekends Six Nations game against Italy, will it finally be the year of an Italian triumph?

Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

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A lot of rugby to get through this week. Some great, some good, some very indifferent!

England travelled to Murrayfield with expectation but were thumped by a rampant Scotland. We chat through what went wrong and why Scotland seem to be a bogey team. Meanwhile as Ireland narrowly beat Italy courtesy of a TMO decision, Wales were comprehensively beaten by a French side brimming with confidence. Ed talks about his Cardiff experience and the worrying signs for the WRU.

On the domestic front, Ellie Kildunne could do nothing to stop Gloucester Hartpury win another game, with Sisilia Tuipulotu and Maud Muir scoring two barnstorming tries. Unfortunately, Gloucester's men were humbled down at Exeter with an embarrassing 48-14 defeat, with the Chiefs scoring 34 unanswered points in the second half.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

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The first round of the Six Nations saw wins for Italy (in a very wet Rome); France with a thumping win over Ireland and England, who cruised to a very simple victory over Wales.

Meanwhile, in game ads are now a thing!? We discuss the matches, the performances and whether the in-game ads really are going to keep Rugby from going behind a paywall.

Gloucester-Hartpury continue their 100% record in the PWR after two bonus point wins over Loughborough and Sale. Gloucester shift their focus to the Prem Cup.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

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Gloucester lost out to an agonising late defeat to Bath, despite putting up their best performance of the season.

We talk through the game and discuss why this needs to be the standard to hit moving forwards.

We also read out your comments and questions to a mythical Fans Forum.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

Lawrence Landray

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Another week where everything that could go wrong, did. As Gloucester lost at home to a talented Toulon side, Castres recorded a rare away victory at Thomond Park to condemn the Cherry and Whites and ignominious exit from all European competition.

Meanwhile we got news of arrivals and departures for next season and how the pack is clearly the focus for recruitment.

Finally despite all the trials and tribulations at Kingsholm, spare a thought for supporters of Ospreys as their demise looks almost certain following news of the Y11 group (current owners of Ospreys) getting preferred bidder status for Cardiff Blues.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

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Despite another defeat for the Cherry and Whites, we saw a spirited display and a well earned losing bonus point as Gloucester lost away to Edinburgh in the Champions Cup.

Meanwhile, positive transfer news and rumours as South African World Cup winner Jean Kleyn has been announced as our latest signing.

We discuss the Edinburgh match, the performance, the positives and look forward to this weeks crunch fixture against Toulon.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

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Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse, Gloucester began 2026 with a defeat away to Newcastle (following a tepid display at home to Saracens over Christmas). The full gang get together to discuss a new low for the club in the Professional era.

***WARNING*** - It does get a bit sweary in places (understandably so). If you are travelling with small children or those who are easily offended, it might be worth exercising discretion.

Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Lawrence Landray (Loz)

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

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We have got used to poor displays and bad results over the past few years, but this one sticks out as one of the most disappointing. A dreadful performance away to Leicester in the Slater Cup saw Gloucester comprehensively beaten. The same old excuses trotted out once again and compounded by more injuries.

The response online and among supporters has become almost resigned apathy, we do our best to run through the game and how we feel about the whole situation.

Meanwhile the Glos-Hartpury girls continue to be a shining beacon of hope as they continue to break records with their 18th consecutive league victory.

Finally, we do look ahead with hope and positivity after Gloucester announced the signings of Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Dan Robson.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!