
Gloucester have rewarded eight of their academy players, including Dave Lewis and Charlie Sharples, with senior deals.

The new Guinness Premiership season kicks off in September with a number of local derbies up and down the country.

Gloucester Rugby have bolstered their front row with the signing of prop Pierre Capdevielle.

Pierre Capdevielle is on his way to Gloucester after agreeing a two-year deal at Kingsholm.

Gloucester have announced that Bryan Redpath will take over as head coach with director of rugby Dean Ryan leaving by mutual consent.

Gloucester have moved to sign highly-rated prop Paul Doran-Jones from London Welsh on a two-year deal.

Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
The British and Irish Lions take time out to go on safari ahead of the third test against South Africa.
Pictures from an enthralling second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
It's win or bust for the Lions but before they head to Pretoria, there was some last-minute training.
Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Gloucester | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Harlequins | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Leeds Carnegie | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Leicester Tigers | 0 | 0 |
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