So so so close but not quite enough to pull off one of the all-time great victories and Champions Cup shocks. A rejuvenated and re-energised Gloucester side played some scintillating rugby but feel just short away to La Rochelle. We discuss the game and how we hope that Skivs and the coaching team do try to play more like we did on Saturday rather than (as promised) a return to the dross and box-kick heavy stuff we have seen recently.

The lads also discuss the other European games, whether the TMO system needs to be improved or changed, the likelihood of an AI Coach and whether Mystic Meg could have done any better!

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Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

This was probably the hardest pod we have had to do so far. Trying to find positives in a performance and result that left even the most supportive and optimistic Gloucester fan struggling. We discuss Gloucester's woeful defeat away to Newcastle, what went wrong, were there any positives to take and why the next couple of games (including La Rochelle) are going to be crucial for George Skivington and the rest of the coaching team.

Also as news broke today (29th March) of more problems facing Professional rugby in England, we also chat through the potential consequences and whether a 10 team league is really the right way to go!

Ed Price

Jim Harley

A weekend to forget for England and Gloucester supporters as we saw the Cherry and Whites put in a horrible second half display to lose to Leicester, while England were on the wrong side of a hammering by France - ending in their heaviest ever Twickenham defeat. We discuss both games, what went wrong, look for the positives (believe us, there were some!) and focus on what happens next, especially for Gloucester. 

The lads also chat about Jake Polledri's departure for Italy at the end of the season and how we have been shortlisted for an award!

Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

Ed's interview with James Forrester - including our chat about the event at Kingsholm this Saturday into Sunday involving Gloucester and Leicester legends.

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James Forrester

Ed speaks to Gloucester Rugby stadium announcer, Radio Gloucestershire summariser, former teacher and Rugby coach - Andy Wyman.

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Andy Wyman

Gloucester scored six tries to secure two losing bonus points in a disappointing defeat away to top four challengers Northampton. We discuss the game, the positives and the ongoing issues with our kicking game plan (particularly when contrasted to our play when we don't kick it!). 

The lads also chat through Gloucester-Hartpury's first league defeat of the season to Saracens Women and the review of Round 3 of the Six Nations - including England beating Wales and why we were a little underwhelmed.

Ed Price

Lawrence Landray

Jim Harley

Gloucester beat Quins in an exciting, tense and topsy-turvy game that was an absolute must win. We discuss the match, the result and whether it's fair to be disappointed with the final two minutes and giving Quins the two bonus points. Just how good is Val? Should Santi stay at 10? Would LRZ beat a Cheetah in a race? These are just a few of the questions we don't really answer.

The lads also discuss the other weekend results and the continuing drama and mess that is Welsh Rugby. Now at a point where the players are considering strike action.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

A rather longer podcast than normal this week as we discuss the new Season Ticket prices and deal offered to supporters, plus the news from Premier Rugby and the RFU that once again there is unlikely to be any Promotion to the Premiership this season. 

The lads also chat about the u20 International between England and Italy at Kingsholm, plus the Six Nations action including the incredible Ireland v France match and England's win over Italy at Twickenham.

Finally Ed chats to Worcester News' Sports Editor, Marcello Cossali-Francis, about the latest at Worcester and whether there really is any light at the end of the tunnel.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Marcello Cossali-Francis

England put in an improved performance but were beaten by two World class finishes from Van der Merwe. The guys chat through the positives, the negatives and the individual performances. We also discuss the other two matches and why banning Delilah is probably not going to help Wales too much.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

After a great weekend and result in Bordeaux the Cherry and Whites have secured knockout rugby in the Champions Cup for only the second time in 15 years. We discuss the game, performance and our hopes for the next round. Unfortunately Gloucester weren't able to back up the win at Exeter and fell to a disappointing defeat at Sandy Park. 

The guys chat through what went wrong and the need to regroup over the Six Nations break. Finally we add our thoughts to the ongoing and furious debate around tackle height and how badly the RFU have handled it.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Jim Harley