He got his first England cap the following year in the Five Nations. However, six years later, it was destroyed by fire. [28], On 6 March 2017, Laurie Fisher left Gloucester by mutual consent before the end of the 201617 season. Teague put in rampaging performances as the Lions roared back to win the series. The following pages are a collection of player profiles, documenting their playing careers for Gloucester. He plays fly-half and fullback. [3] They then acquired lands from the Castle Grim Estate for 4,000 in 1891 & have played home fixtures at this site ever since, in the area known as Kingsholm. [36] The campaign did not protest the redevelopment of the Shed, rather the plans put forward at the time, which were to replace all terracing with seats, leaving no alternative anywhere in the ground, despite such a large demand for terracing. The club left the Spa Ground for Kingsholm when it bought an area of the Castle Grim Estate for 4,000 in 1891. Most Tries In A Match. However, it remained a proposal, although the grandstand was replaced, terracing in the Sixpenny, and at the Tummp end was preferred, and indeed, more affordable in the early 20th century. [7], On 28 April 2021, Williams would return to England to sign for Premiership side Worcester Warriors from the 2021-22 season. When the British & Irish Lions toured Australia in 2001, Vickery was the starting prop in every match. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 280 total. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this page! Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Despite a significant rest period of three weeks, Gloucester lost the final to Wasps and have thus never been crowned English domestic champions. The Gloucester Rugby Elite Academy squad is:[55], The Gloucester Rugby Academy squad is:[56]. He retired in 1927. Your email address will not be published. A club which is under the leadership of former Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann. Kingsholm's capacity was further increased to 20,000 in 1926 when a grandstand was added to the stadium at a cost of 2,500, containing 1,750 seats. Were going back to the nineteen twenties to celebrate a legend of Gloucester rugby. During the 200203 season, Gloucester finished the league in first place, 15 points ahead of the next best club. [33] On 2 June 2020, David Humphreys announced he will leave Gloucester after six seasons as their director of rugby, a month after Ackermann's departure. Privacy Statement - opens in a new window, Gloucester Rugby Former Players present poppy shirts to local military, Pete Wilson meets former Gloucester Players, Players' Association Race Day at Stratford Races. On the day that he died, Sid was volunteering as a steward at a match in 1969 against Cambridge. The 34-year-old, who has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), completed the challenge with his . GRPA Members raise 600 for charities; Player of the month presentation; Visit to Hartpury. He racked 291 appearances for Gloucester over a career spanning fifteen years. [1], In 1978, Gloucester RFC won the first ever John Player Cup, defeating Leicester Tigers in another final noted for violent play both on and off the pitch at Twickenham Stadium. He incorporated long walks in his personal regime and was known on the pitch for his stamina and energy in the last minutes of a match. 36-year-old ex-Leinster star can be seen wrapped up in warm skiing apparel while necking a hot mug . 'Gloucester Rugby Football Club' was renamed 'Gloucester Rugby' and, due to copyright issues, no longer used the City Coat of Arms as the club's crest (as the crest didn't belong to the club, so unofficial merchandise was freely available). Gloucester rugby union player Ed Slater announced his retirement from the sport yesterday. Read on. Italy has struggled to compete in the top flight of rugby. He weighed in at twenty stone and was 63. Gloucester were no longer welcome at the Spa ground. But he must be given an exception for this list because his test career spanned from 1913 to 1920. The match was held at Kingsholm Stadium and Gloucester won 3129. In his first season at the club, he played winger, flyhalf, centre, and in the forwards. A memorial service held at Gloucester Cathedral for Tom was attended by hundreds of fans. Ed was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in July. Unfortunately, he was beset by injuries with a cruel timing that coincided with international tournaments. Back in 2007, they picked up their second win by downing Wales in Rome. The following year was his last full season playing for the club. [50] In the early 2010s, the club released an official fan shirt with imagery of cherries and the city's Cathedral on. Despite the forward pack getting on top around the field, the England scrum kept Australia in the game by coughing up penalties. The lower picture shows the former players after the presentation. George William Hastings was born in Dursley on 7 November 1924. Player Profiles. He played for four seasons before returning to Italian club rugby. Photo Sharing; About SmugMug; Browse Photos; Prints & Gifts; 2023 SmugMug, Inc. Under the new Premiership playoff system, Gloucester Rugby were required to play a single knock-out match to determine the Premiership champions. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The first is for James Simpson-Daniel. I suspect that even the Wallabies were surprised when the referee kept penalizing England in the scrum. This article runs through their most memorable achievements and why they made our cut. He was ahead of his time in terms of training. As Sids England career wound down, he could play more for his club. [44] This was dubbed the 'Spiderman' or 'Arsenal' kit by supporters. President's 2019 Charity Walk. Two years after his first international cap, Bortolami was given the captaincy. But he put in some dominant performances in the warm-up matches before the start of the World Cup tournament. Widely regarded as one of the finest prop forwards to represent Gloucester, Phil actually commenced his playing career with Cheltenham During his distinguished career Booth was regarded by many as the best scrum half of his era and a favourite Harold Boughton was born in 1910 in Gloucester. Right to the end, he was involved with Gloucester and Kingsholm Stadium. He played right through extra-time of this seminal match. Kingsholm was also suggested in October 2007 as a possible temporary home for Gloucester City after their stadium Meadow Park was flooded and then abandoned following the summer floods. But lets jump forward to the year that was the high point of Woodmans career. Woodward played him in every match as England marched to the final. Williams started against both Australia and New Zealand at inside centre. He regularly switched between flyhalf and centre. They called him Sinbad and were on their feet in anticipation when he got the ball. Add your suggestion by clicking on Add a Comment, at the bottom of this page. He joined Gloucester at nineteen where he continued to learn his trade as a tighthead prop. gloucesterrugby.co.uk THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. He . We're going back to the nineteen twenties to celebrate a legend of Gloucester rugby. Teagues first Lions tour was in 1989 to Australia. Former players gather at the club's 5,000th competitive match. Woodman had been on the subs bench for England in the Six Nations earlier that year. This could be something special, says the commentator as James ran for the line. Although he racked up appearances for Gloucester, neck and back problems kept him out of England internationals. Nigel Melville left the club and was replaced by Dean Ryan for the 200506 season. [1], Professionalism finally came in 1995, but Gloucester was without a major investor, and lost ground in terms of player recruitment and revenue acquisition. The Seminole Indians surrendered to the Tamiami Trail. Sadly we report the death of Denis Ibbotson. This list may not reflect recent changes. Born in Gloucester in 1897, Tom Voyce stood out as a talented schoolboy player in the back line. [19], On 17 April 2012, Bryan Redpath announced his resignation as Gloucester head coach with immediate effect, months before the end of the 201112 season. When 2003 came around, Vickery was one of the first names on the team sheet. Williams would leave Leicester for Premiership rivals Gloucester Rugby from the 2017-18 season. My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published. That put Mike Tindall out of the frame. Voyce was a key man in a famous victory in 1923. Phone: 01452 872289 . Playing for an England XV against New Zealand, the youngster dummied a pass and then arced around the great Jonah Lomu. Both designs used the traditional cherry-and-white hoops, with the title under the Gloucester city coat of arms. My answer hath been, Would he had blotted a thousand.Ben Jonson (c. 15721637), In one notable instance, where the United States Army and a hundred years of persuasion failed, a highway has succeeded. Pete meets 8 former Gloucester players. He brought that natural farmer strength to the rugby pitch. Gloucester Rugby play home matches at Kingsholm Stadium. T-shirts were also made independently by supporters, with the slogan 'Save Our Shed' printed on them. He played in the back row, switching between flanker and number eight. [4], On 5 January 2015, it was announced Williams had signed a new contract to stay at Leicester Tigers, despite speculation he would be returning to Wales to play for his former region the Scarlets and increase his chances of getting a Wales call-up. Each charity will be given an equal share. 31 December 2019 18:15 Gloucester Rugby is saddened to hear of the passing of former Gloucester Rugby player and England international forward George Hastings who was 95 years of age. Smart landed in France with the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1915. He rose to Sergeant but was wounded twice before being sent home. 9 vs Sale Sharks 7 May 2011. Pete meets 8 former Gloucester players. List of former players at the 5,000th match celebration walk. Vickery had had a torrid time with scrummaging penalties in the 2003 World Cup final, but his team had won the match. The tall lock was an outstanding lineout operator and a fierce competitor around the field. Despite the KSM meeting the fundraising targets, Gloucester Rugby abandoned all plans. But Bortolami continued to play for Italy for another seven seasons. [34], On 27 June 2020, Gloucester announced London Irish Forwards Coach George Skivington as their new head coach, with Alex Brown promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Painswick RFC loaned them 15 of their cherry-and-white jerseys, the Gloucester side went on to win the away fixture and failed to return the shirts to Painswick, adopting the colours as their own. [16], On January 17 2023, Williams was recalled by Wales, and selected for the 2023 Six Nations squad. He was injured for the first test match, which the Lions duly lost. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. The club was formed in 1873 and since 1891 has played its home matches at Kingsholm Stadium, on the fringes of the city centre. GRFC Former Players. Most Conversions In A Match. At the start of the First World War, Voyce enlisted with the Gloucestershire Regiment. [22] On 12 November 2013, Gloucester hosted an International match against Japan, as part of the 2013 Autumn Internationals. Eddie Rooney We regret to inform you of the death of former Gloucester Rugby player Eddie Rooney. Dix, John Elusive winger of the sixties and seventies Dunn, Charlie Charlie Dunn was a pacy back row forward who joined Gloucester from local club Coney Hill RFC in his mid-twenties . [48] On the front of the 2021-22 shirt BiGDUG, a Gloucester-based shelving company,[49] is the main shirt sponsor while Hartpury appears on each shoulder. [13] He made his debut coming off the bench against Tonga on 16 June 2017. Gloucester Rugby finished 1st in the 200607 Guinness Premiership table. Sinbad could turn defenders inside out. 'The Kingsholm Supporters Mutual' (KSM) was set up by Gloucester Rugby Football Club in October 2003, to help fundraise towards 'Project Kingsholm', the redevelopment of Gloucester's entire ground at a cost of 6,000,000, and the launch of a supporters shares rights issue. However, the England front row got on the wrong side of the referee. Krcher feature on the lower back of the 202122 shirt as well as on the shorts. [9], Following his release from Worcester, Williams joined the Ospreys on 6 December 2022, as injury cover heading into their European campaign. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24), Will you see the players well bestowed? He then arrived at Gloucester in 2006. Stan Bayliss, a forward, learnt his rugby at the NationalSchool, Gloucester. [39], In 2017, Gloucester Rugby announced that the Kingsholm Stadium will include a megastore and even museum. He had a nose for the try line. . Teague was also selected for the 1993 tour to New Zealand. Details have been collated from sources including Gloucestershire Archive, Gloucestershire Newspaper Group (inc. Journal, Citizen, Echo), Gloucester Rugby Records and the National Rugby Museum Records at Twickenham. Sergio Parisse replaced Bortolami as the Italy captain the following year. Leonard steadied the scrum and staunched the flow of penalties. That was the first time Italy had won away in the tournament. Premiership: Leicester Tigers begin life after Steve Borthwick with win over Gloucester, while Exeter edge out Bath Richard Wigglesworth Steve Borthwick Premiership David Skippers 23 Dec 2022 Premiership: Adam Hastings back from injury for Gloucester against Leicester while Jack Yeandle hits 200 for Exeter Adam Hastings Jack Yeandle Premiership James Bailey (rugby union) Adam Balding; Fraser Balmain; Iain Balshaw; Matt Banahan; Olly Barkley; George Barton (rugby union, born 2000) Joe Batley; Charlie Beckett; Tom Beim; Jonny Bentley; Henry Berry (rugby union) Christo Bezuidenhout; Bill Patterson (rugby union) Marco Bortolami; Reece Boughton; Callum Braley; Trevor Brewer; Koree Britton; Will Britton; Steve Brotherstone Even when playing rugby league, Sinfield was an avid fan of the tournament but it was not until spending time with former Scotland players as part of his fundraising for motor neurone disease that . The flanker was named as the best player on tour. [9] Gloucester lost 4416. Of all the players on this list, Bortolami had the shortest stint at Gloucester. Aside from his preferred position of flanker, he played at fullback, wing, and centre on the tour. Launch of the 2018 commemorative poppy shirt. But we rate him so highly because of his international achievements during that time. Unfortunately, things didnt pan out the same way. Vickery was replaced at extra time by Jason Leonard who steadied the scrum. [51], In 2005, the club decided to abandon its "Cherry and Whites" nickname and changed themselves to Lions instead but no official change was made during the year.[52]. This was intended to be shared with the local football side. Matches with local rivals Bath and Bristol Bears are referred to as West Country derbies. Nevertheless, the general description is one that any proper flanker would be proud of! Vickery returned to the pitch to celebrate the famous win. The former players received a fantastic reception from the Kingsholm faithful as they made a lap of appreciation before the game and then formed a guard of honour as the Gloucester Rugby and Northampton Saints teams took the field. Young Tommy Goal kicking centre who made his debut at 16, Crash-tackling centre who captained Gloucester & Gloucestershire. [14], Williams was again selected by Wales for the 2017 Autumn Internationals. [30] During the 201617 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, losing 1725 to Stade Francais at Murrayfield. [32], On 15 May 2020, Johan Ackermann announced his departure from Gloucester to become the new head coach at NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes based in Japan. Smart played at number eight and was noted for his speed as well as his hard work around the field. During the winter, the Rugby Club had used a salt mixture to remove frost from the pitch, resulting in the death of the grass on the wicket. We also excluded players who are still playing. His contract is reportedly 275,000 per year. Vickery was capped for England when he was twenty-two. But he was back at blindside for the second and third tests. But he also played rugby, and he joined Gloucester Rugby in 1911. The New Jersey was predominantly red, with white panelling on the side in a 'ladder' effect. England was lucky to have Jason Leonard come on as an able deputy for Phil Vickery in extra time. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. This is what a history of Welsh Rugby had to say about the two men: wherever Wakefield was, there was Tom Voyce, a grinning, hand-grenade of a flanker, sleeves rolled, arms flailing, arousing the wrath of the crowd by some less than gentlemanly activities.. But he could also shift his bulk around the field causing havoc to the opposition. Front Row 4th from left: Dave Spencer. The Shed, so-called because it looks like a cow shed, became known as such in the 1950s. Woodman played underage rugby in Cornwall and was packing down with Phil Vickery on youth teams. Malcolm Preedy, John Gadd, Ian Smith, Mike Teague, Marcus Hannaford, Derrick Morgan, Pete Jones, Phil Pritchard, Paul Williams, Greg Keyse, Neil Matthews, Mike Foyle and Dave Watling are all looking forward to the ride on Sunday. On Friday 19 August 2022, the fifth and final Gloucester Rugby President (Fred Reed)s Walk took place from Sharpness to Gloucester Farmers Club in Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester. [13], Gloucester reached the EDF Energy Cup Final in the 200809 season, losing to Cardiff at Twickenham. The coaches hauled him off four minutes into the second half but the damage was done. 5,000th match - Former Players celebratory walk - Photo Gallery, 5,000th match - Former Players walk - group photo, 5,000th match - Former Players Walk - who's who, Pete Wilson meets former Gloucester Players. Gloucester rugby players strip naked for a charity calendar which is running from Valentine's Day 2022 The cheeky photographs feature ten members of the squad all posing with strategically. But lets go back to Smarts origins. He regularly switched between flyhalf and centre. Gary runs Teagues Bar, a pub that is literally a stones throw from Kingsholm Stadium. [21], On 13 November 2012, Gloucester hosted an International match against Fiji as part of the 2012 Autumn Internationals. A number of fans commented on the irony that, whilst the new crest and shirt design were originally designed in order to prevent unofficial merchandise, they have in fact increased the number of fans turning to unofficial shirts. When he was twenty and training as a mechanic, the young lock forward got his first cap for Italy. Rugby Fan Guide To Kingsholm And Gloucester, History Of Gloucester Rugby (The Interesting Bits), 8 Ways To Prevent Blisters From Rugby Boots. [15], Tragedy struck the club on 12 December 2010, when popular club owner Tom Walkinshaw died from cancer at the age of 64. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. An injury to his right eye left him with reduced vision for the rest of his life. The former player is one of the most important parts of any clubs history. Former Players Tour . Saturday 7 March 2020, 12:48pm Former Gloucester rugby player Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41. Gloucester Rugby released its own, official, supporters shirt displaying the classic hooped design with the new club crest above the date of the club's inception '1873'. [4], In 1972, Gloucester RFC won the first-ever National Knock-Out Competition. Alan Brinn It is sad to receive the news that Alan Brinn died on 9 February 2022, at the age of 81. In 2018, Gloucester revealed a new logo.[46]. [11][12], Gloucester Rugby began the 200708 Guinness Premiership campaign as favourites, and came top of the league to book a place in the play-off semi-final at Kingsholm. 6 Jordy Reid - 9 The Australian has come back into the team from. Players who make our list had significant achievements at both club and international level. In 2006, the club announced it would be making an extension to Kingsholm, bringing the stadium capacity up to 16,500. When Wilkinson dropped the famous goal, England still had to close out the match. [23], After two poor seasons towards the end of the 201314 season, Nigel Davies departed Gloucester with immediate effect. He had a ridiculously low centre of gravity and seemed horizontal at times as he swerved left and right. They also won silverware in the European Challenge Cup, defeating London Irish in a tense final that went into extra time.[7]. Fred Reed's report on the G.R. The commentators rated it as a 48-metre gallop. He is still the record try-scorer for club forwards. The club was formed in 1873 after a meeting at the Spread Eagle Hotel with the announcement in the Gloucester Journal: "A football club (as rugby was then called) has been formed in this city the season's operations begin at the Spa on the first Tuesday in next month. In 2003, to celebrate Gloucester RFC's 130th anniversary, Gloucester RFC returned the favour and donated Painswick RFC an entire new set of first team colours. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby, as well as in the European Rugby Champions Cup. Money from the Presidents Walk, when finally collected, will go towards three charities: The Fold a South African childrens charity, supported by Martin St Quinton and his wife Judith; local charity Pied Piper; and Gloucester Rugby Foundation. In January 2007, the club announced plans to redevelop The Shed terracing to all seater. After he returned from the war, he helped his county win the Championship in 1920 by beating their great Yorkshire rivals. He was in the grandstand when he collapsed and died, aged 81. But the players rallied and had a great run to reach the final of the Powergen Cup. That indeed was the start of something special for Gloucester fans. Subscribe to @Holm, our weekly newsletter for all the latest news, club information and exclusives. [8], On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted. He started at Number Eight in the final, which England lost to Australia. [29] On 3 April 2017, he was replaced by Lions coach Johan Ackermann as Gloucester's new head coach. The old main Grandstand (which was both terracing and seating) was later replaced by a new all seater structure, while terracing on the Worcester Street end of the ground was developed into an all seater stand, known as the 'Buildbase' stand at the time.[36]. A little-known Gloucestershire family business, which has long-standing working relationships with some of the county's biggest building firms and most of its local authorities, is now in the hands of a former professional rugby player from Gloucester and targeting growth for 2023. But the result went right down to the final ball, and unfortunately for the Former Players the jockeys hit the winning runs. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. [1], In 1989, Gloucester came close to winning the 'double' but failed to win either competition, losing to Wasps for the league title and losing the cup final 486 to Bath. The 200506 season saw an improvement in the club's fortunes, although they did not qualify for the play-offs, they were strong contenders and lost out on the last day of the regular season. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality. Although this is not an official nickname, the club themselves regularly use the nickname in marketing and community messaging, as well as the players through social media. Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he "had a little cry" as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. Sid Smart earned even fewer international caps than James Simpson-Daniel, with nine appearances in an England jersey. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. (He dodged a bullet there!). Its well worth a visit for travelling supporters looking for a real rugby pub in Gloucester. [14], On 11 June 2009, Dean Ryan left Gloucester by mutual consent and was replaced by Bryan Redpath as their new head coach. Martin St Quinton, an office equipment and telecoms entrepreneur [10] acquired 25% of the club in 2008, and became vice chairman, with a focus on increasing sponsorship and other non-playing related areas. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ian John Watkins, former Gloucester Rugby player - Vintage Photograph 1446020 at the best online prices at eBay! Pete meets 8 former Gloucester players. After the new 200506 shirt was released, 'Hudsons & Co' of Gloucester city centre, released a classic, plain cherry-and-white-hooped Gloucester Rugby jersey, manufactured by Cotton Traders (who supplied Gloucester Rugby jerseys prior to the 200708 season, when the manufacture of kit was taken over by RugbyTech), albeit an unofficial jersey which is not associated with the club, the shirt proved popular with fans unhappy with the official shirt. But Teague was also highly skilled as well as being teak tough. Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he "had a little cry" as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. The following former players were also on the walk around the pitch but are not shown in the photo: Peter Ford, Eric Stephens, Steve Ojomoh, Dave Fell, John Hawker, Glynn Mann, Keith Jones, Nigel Scrivens. Between the 200708 and the 201011 seasons, RugbyTech supplied their kits, and between the 201112 season and the 2015-16 Kooga supplied the kits. This means Skivington handles the playing side of his new job whilst Brown focuses on rugby related matters like recruitment and regulatory issues at Gloucester.[35]. He was blown off the park by a combination of the referee and a young Tendai Mtawarira (aka The Beast). Although he was a star for Gloucester, he only won ten caps for England. But Vickery was made of sterner stuff. He We regret to inform you of the death of former Gloucester Rugby player Eddie Rooney. [1], Despite the two cup wins of the 1970s, and a shared trophy in 1982, Gloucester were soon to find themselves in the shadow of Bath, the rising force from down the A46. "[1] a team was then organised to play the college school, which was actually played on the current Kingsholm ground. [40], According to local legend, it was decided that the club's colour was to be entirely navy blue, yet on an away trip they realised they had forgotten to bring sufficient Navy strip for the entire team. The Peel Group feature on the upper back. For the start of the 200910 season, the club returned the first team jersey design to the cherry-and-white hoops. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Italy has won matches in the Six Nations since then. He is the protagonist of memorable Pete Wilson Show 9 Sept 2018. A large number of supporters did not want to see this happen under the proposals put forward by Gloucester Rugby, and a poster campaign under the name of 'Save Our Shed' or 'SOS' was initiated by the Gloucester Citizen newspaper. Powerful French international hooker and Shed legend. Leicester Tigers won the match 2526, marking Gloucester's third Premiership play-off defeat. He would win two more titles. [6], In June 2020 it was confirmed Williams had left Gloucester to join Japanese side Red Hurricanes. Clive Woodward went with Woodman as his first choice in the World Cup final. Gloucester Rugby's highest-paid player in recent years is winger Jonny May. Vickery could bulldoze over the line from close range. Phone: 01452 872289 . Full International Players and Gloucester Club Record Holders, Read more about this topic: Gloucester Rugby, a notable prince that was called King John;And he ruled England with main and with might,For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.Unknown. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GRFC Former Players. We spent hours debating who makes our list of the greatest Gloucester rugby players of all time. To this day, that England pack is still sore about the refereeing of the scrum in the final! The GRPA has raised more than 35,000 for charities. The end result was that they finished fourth in the tournament, with Scotland and Wales below them in the table. [2], The club left the Spa after an argument with the cricket club that they were ground sharing with. 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