This week we have a special double episode where the lads choose the Cherry Jam selections for the Gloucester Hall of Fame. This episode focuses on the forwards.

We also discuss Jim and Ed's return to the rugby field and exactly how Ed managed to injure himself in the warm-up!

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

English Rugby is in a bit of a mess at the moment, but none of us really thought it would get this bad. A defeat at home to the Fijians leaves England 8th in the World rankings and in utter turmoil ahead of the World Cup in two weeks time. We chat through how bad it really was, were there any positives and how much worse it could get?

We also discuss the new Gloucester away shirt which is a bit of a cracker, plus the other World Cup warm up games including South Africa's demolition of the All Blacks.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Lawrence Landray (Loz)

We are back once again (like a renegade master) to serve up some badly thought out hot takes on all things Gloucester, but also rugby in

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

Gloucester-Hartpury overcame their West Country rivals Bristol to make it to their first Premiership final. We discuss the performance, what it means for Gloucester Rugby generally and why you just have to get a ticket! Meanwhile, London Irish have unfortunately become the third club to fail and disappear this season. We chat through the implications and where our sympathies lie.

Finally, as the first squads are announced for the World Cup, we discuss Zach Mercer's inclusion. (Note, we did have a good 15 min rant about the ridiculous decision to exclude Val - then he ended up being in the squad, so we will save that one for another day!)

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

Probably our most anticipated interview as Ed and Jim chat to Karl Dickson all about THAT game and incident, his journey into refereeing, the good and bad of Social Media and the scrutiny he finds himself under, plus his aspirations for the future and World Cup plans.

Massive thanks to Karl for agreeing to come on and answering some tough questions.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Karl Dickson

We review the two Premiership Semi's and discuss whether we can hope to see Gloucester match the intensity required next season. The lads also chat through the cost of the final tickets - are they an unnecessary barrier to supporters attending the show piece event. All this as London Irish are edging ever closer to oblivion as the RFU give a deadline of 30th May for their takeover to be completed.

Finally, we do bite the bullet and discuss the second half of the season review, before we preview the Glos-Hartpury game against Quins Ladies and next weeks exciting pod!

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Lawrence Landray (Loz)

Gloucester ended a pretty disastrous season with another defeat, this time away to Bristol Bears. The guys chat through another disappointing performance and where the issues and problems lie. We also look at the season as a whole in Part one of our Season review (Honestly we try to be positive).

Elsewhere London Irish, despite positive results on the pitch look increasingly in trouble off it as another side is having financial issues. Worcester Wasps looks increasingly likely (We did tell you this would happen) and we talk about great successes for our local Junior sides and how we can make one of the great competitions - The Combination Cup - a real show piece at Kingsholm.

Ed Price

Lawrence Landray

Jim Harley

Russ Brookes

Another week, unfortunately another home defeat - although again a much improved performance and some definite positives we can look to. Sale secured a home semi-final but the gap on the pitch was not that noticeable. Hopefully pointing the coaches to a better way to play rugby. We talk through the game, the key moments and also thank Billy Twelvetrees and Ben Morgan for their incredible efforts over the last decade or so.

The lads also talk through the punishment handed down to Jack Nowell and whether he can feel a little aggrieved. Plus why we think its good that Jersey look like they are heading to a first Championship title.

Ed Price

Jim Harley

Loz Landray

Firstly, thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Best Rugby Podcase category at the Sports Podcast Awards. Remarkably you managed to get us to third place overall (2nd in the Rugby Union podcasts) which is just ridiculous. We really appreciate every single one of you who listen, voted and give us such great feedback.

Unfortunately we couldn't spend the whole podcast talking about us and had to mention Gloucester defeat to Bath. We also chat through the controversy around the Yellow Car/Red Card between Exeter and Leicester and the fall out from players commenting on twitter. Finally we also discuss a potential Wasps resurrection, how the Red Roses thrashed a much talked about Wales Women's team and whether Rob Baxter has a point about needless Red Cards.

Ed Price

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley

Loz Landray

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!

Finally please don't forget to vote for us in the #SPA2023 (Sports Podcast Awards). Follow the link, register and vote for us as Best Rugby Podcast.

https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/

Ed Price

James Eastwood (Snowy)

Russ Brookes

Jim Harley