Apologies upfront for this pod. Very cathartic, but also self indulgent and ranty. After five consecutive league defeats to start the PREM season (the worst start to a season in the Clubs history), rather than chat through the positives and the two defeats to Bristol and Exeter, we have decided to lay out our frustrations with the current coaching set-up and call for their removal. After 5 years at the helm, George Skivington has presided over the worst Win/Loss ratio of any DoR/Head Coach in the Professional Era; our worst league position (three times); failed to reach the playoffs - the only coach and club other than Newcastle to fail to do so while he has been at the club. We have seen the worst consecutive run of defeats, our worst Points Against tally, the biggest defeats to Bath, Bristol, Northampton and the overall record defeat by any club in the PREM.

From our point of view (a view increasingly shared by many other supporters) both George Skivington and Dominic Waldouck's time at the club needs to end. We discuss the alternative names, as requested by several listeners, plus the excuses and reasons why others are still sticking by the Management.

Happily we have a nice palate cleanser to end the pod this week as we do review the fantastic opening day bonus point win for Glos-Hartpury against a much fancied Saracens Women.

Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Russ Brookes

Lawrence Landray (Loz)

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An expected defeat away to Bath at the (W)Rec(K) but the disappointment was in the manner of the loss - another poor start gave the Cherry and Whites no chance to pick up a surprise win and despite a spirited comeback and some lovely tries the continuing issues in the Lineout ultimately left Gloucester without a Try Bonus point.

We chat through the game, the issues and areas that seem to be a recurring theme and point of concern, plus look ahead to the Bristol game on Friday.

Meanwhile, Dian Bleuler has joined this week to cover Loose head prop but Jack Singleton has been stood down from all rugby activity due to worrying health issues.

Ed Price

Lawrence Landray (Loz)

Russ Brookes

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Gloucester's first half horror show ended up costing them despite a heroic comeback in the second half against Northampton. Trailing at one point 31-0, the Cherry and Whites ended up leading the former Champions by a point going into the final 10 minutes only to lose from a late penalty kick.

We discuss the game, the overall disappointment and how the second half performance can't cover up the deep concern around injuries, defence and the breakdown woes.

The lads also touch on the incredibly sad and tragic news that England World Cup winner and former Captain, Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with MND.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Russ Brookes

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Nearly 82,000 people packed Twickenham on Saturday to watch the Red Roses win the Rugby World Cup for the third time. Ed and Jim were part of it and Ed gives his thoughts on the day and experience overall. We then all chat through the game and the importance that this win could have for not only Women's Rugby but for Rugby in general.

Meanwhile, Snowy decided to take one for the team and went to watch Sale v Gloucester for the opening match of the PREM season. We discuss the game, where things went wring, the positives and the lamentable atmosphere, ticket buying process and exit from the ground.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

James Eastwood (Snowy)

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A packed episode this week as we discuss the Red Roses reaching the Rugby World Cup Final after a patchy win over France at Ashton Gate. We also chat through the superb win for Canada over the Black Ferns and ask whether England might be in for a shock in the Final.

Meanwhile, despite a defeat in the Prem Cup to Bristol and as LRZ returned to Kingsholm with a try and a Yellow card, we find the positives from a battling and encouraging performance by a very young and inexperienced Cherry and White side.

Finally, Jim and Ed speak to Ross Cook, Senior Technical Sponsorship Manager at Macron, about all things Kit, Merch and the decisions that go into making the shirts that we fans will wear in the stands (and the players wear on the pitch).

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James Eastwood (Snowy)

Jim Harley

Ross Cook

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Gloucester opened their PREM Cup campaign with a bonus point win over a disappointingly poor Exeter Chiefs side at Kingsholm. We discuss the game and the encouraging signs shown by the defence and the new signings. We also chat through the fact that despite leading the team last weekend, Lewis Ludlow is no longer club captain - with that honour now resting with Tomos Williams.

Elsewhere, England's Red Roses secured a Semi Final place in the Rugby World Cup, beating Scotland in a rain soaked affair at Ashton Gate. We go through that match and the other Quarter Finals including a controversial biting incident during the France v Ireland game.

Finally, Newcastle Red Bulls unveiled their new club badge and identity - but how long will it take for them to reverse their fortunes.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

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We are back for Series 7 of Cherry Jam and we have a lot to get through already!

From all the goings on at Kingsholm including two new kits, a new ticketing app, a new venue for the Slater Cup plus our first chance to see some of newest signings out on the artificial turf. We discuss the Pre-season friendly win over Munster and whether there is anything meaningful we can glean from it.

We also chat about Glos-Hartpury's PWR Cup defeats and the excellent 'Threepeat' documentary, before moving on to the Women's World Cup as it reaches the Quarter Finals stage.

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Jim Harley

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Ahead of next season, we have recorded a special pod to cover off all the chaos, nonsense and news from the past few months.

We chat through the decision to move a Gloucester home game to Villa Park, European trips to Cork and Edinburgh; Series wins for England and the Lions (with all the associated drama and controversy) plus the Red Roses squad announcement.

We will be back for the new season in a few weeks. Until then enjoy the rest of your summer!

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Despite all the curses, hexes and prayers Bath completed the treble and won their first Premiership title in nearly 30 years, beating Leicester in a closely fought but poor game of rugby.

We discuss the final briefly, before turning on to more important matters such as Loz's Season review, Gloucester announcing two surprise signings; Gloucester Hartpury unveiling re-signings of their own plus details of the Season ticket prices and all PWR home games at Kingsholm.

There will be a few more special bonus podcasts covering the Lions series against Australia to come, but we would like to thank everyone of our guests and of course sponsors this season - in particular PGT LLP for their incredible support. But most of all you, our amazing subscribers and listeners!

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Lawrence Landray

Jim Harley

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As Bath and Leicester win their respective playoff Semi-Finals, we look back at both games and preview this weekends final (PLEASE LEICESTER, DO IT FOR US!). We also discuss Afo Fasogbon signing on for a few more years (at least) while Tomos Williams becomes the fourth Cherry and White to win Premiership Player of the Season.

Finally both Russ and Jim give their end of season reviews and we have a brief discussion about the Top 14 and ProD2 Promotion and Relegation.

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Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

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