Players who make our list had significant achievements at both club and international level. This in part was due to Woodmans return from injury. Gloucester lost to Bristol for the first time in over 10 years after a disappointing performance at Ashton Gate. Another unofficial nickname for the club was "The Elver Eaters',[53] although that name is a distant memory mused over by the club's oldest and longest supporters. 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 . Weve made two exceptions. [9] Gloucester lost 4416. Some were first-choice in the test jersey for most of their playing careers. The Gloucester Rugby squad for 2022/2023 Here is the list of players of Gloucester for the 2022/2023 season with heights, weights, birthdate, ages, contract length. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Clive Woodward went with Woodman as his first choice in the World Cup final. He has played for the Melbourne Rebels, Sale Sharks, Wasps, and the England national team. [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. It was Woodman who caught Australias final kick-off when the Wallabies were desperate to regain the ball. But lets jump forward to the year that was the high point of Woodmans career. 13 former Gloucester Rugby players are cycling the Doddie'5 Ride to raise money for the charity. I suspect that even the Wallabies were surprised when the referee kept penalizing England in the scrum. Mikes brother Gary also played for Gloucester although didnt reach the heights of England. [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. His England career got off to a sporadic start and he couldnt get a permanent place in the team. 2007 also saw the club reject the proposal of a new 20,000 all seater stadium in an area of the city nicknamed 'The Railway Triangle'. Owen Williams (born 27 February 1992) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for the Ospreys. Unfortunately, things didnt pan out the same way. Iron Mike continued his form as England made their way to the final of the 1991 World Cup. James Forrester (rugby union) James Forrester (born 9 February 1981 in Oxford) is a former English rugby union player who played at number eight for Gloucester Rugby . When the Lions fetched up in South Africa in 2009, Vickery started the first test. Read on. 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. Unfortunately, he was beset by injuries with a cruel timing that coincided with international tournaments. 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. 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. But we rate him so highly because of his international achievements during that time. Notable former players [ edit] Mike Teague, played in 1991 Rugby World Cup Final while at Gloucester Phil Vickery, won 2003 Rugby World Cup Final while at Gloucester Trevor Woodman, won 2003 Rugby World Cup Final while at Gloucester John Gordon A'Bear, international rugby union player with the . gloucesterrugby.co.uk THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. GRFC Former Players have completed a very busy weekend of strenuous fund raising for local charities. He was blown off the park by a combination of the referee and a young Tendai Mtawarira (aka The Beast). [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. 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. [36], Like the clubs of the Welsh mining valleys, Gloucester Rugby traditionally drew its support and its playing strength from local working-class communities. The match was held at Kingsholm Stadium and Gloucester won 3129. He weighed in at twenty stone and was 63. Matches with local rivals Bath and Bristol Bears are referred to as West Country derbies. Two days after Hallowe'en, they were haunted by former player Dan Thomas, who. Photo gallery of Former players' celebratory walk at the club's 5,000th competitive game. [31] During the 201718 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, marking three European finals in four seasons, but lost to Cardiff 3130 at San Mames Stadium, Bilbao. But Vickery was made of sterner stuff. [12], In May 2017 he was named in the Wales senior squad for the tests against Tonga and Samoa in June 2017. This was intended to enable the entire stadium to become all-seating. A club which is under the leadership of former Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann. Add your suggestion by clicking on Add a Comment, at the bottom of this page. 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. But Teague was also highly skilled as well as being teak tough. In 2018, Gloucester revealed a new logo.[46]. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. 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Ben Morgan scored a hat-trick of tries, while Kyle Moyle, Lewis Ludlow, Ruan Ackermann, Andrew Davidson, Fraser Balmain, Jack Clement (2) and Jake Morris also crossed the whitewash. Pete meets 8 former Gloucester players. Italy has struggled to compete in the top flight of rugby. He regularly switched between flyhalf and centre. His captain was Wavell Wakefield, who is in our shortlist of the greatest England players in history. As such many of the fans who disapproved of the new original design were able to purchase this classic design instead.[45]. A group of four Former Players did both events and on both days it was hot and sunny. However, the England front row got on the wrong side of the referee. Former Gloucester lock forward Ed Slater said he "had a little cry" as he completed a 350-mile cycle ride. "Father" Dix had a long and successful career at scrum half for Gloucester, making 235 appearances between 1907 and 1922. . 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Both Leicester and Gloucester Rugby tied with 71 points, but Gloucester Rugby gained first place with more games won. He has represented Wales and Wales U20. [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. Back in 2007, they picked up their second win by downing Wales in Rome. [20] In June 2012, Gloucester announced former Scarlets coach Nigel Davies as their new director of rugby. 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.. [8] Gloucester Rugby defeated Saracens in the semi-final at Kingsholm, 509, and faced Leicester Tigers in the final. When Wilkinson dropped the famous goal, England still had to close out the match. That was the first of 73 caps in a career that spanned three world cups. GR President Fred Reed, GRPA Chairman Mike Curran, Derrick Morgan and Ron Etheridge presented cheques raised by the President & the GRPA. But he also played rugby, and he joined Gloucester Rugby in 1911. Gloucester Rugby's highest-paid player in recent years is winger Jonny May. At the start of the First World War, Voyce enlisted with the Gloucestershire Regiment. 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. In the wake of Leicester's 2216 away win over local rivals Northampton Saints, Williams collecting 17 points from the kicking tee,[3] Leicester's Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill publicly advocated Williams's inclusion onto Wales's 2014 summer tour to South Africa. 6 Jordy Reid - 9 The Australian has come back into the team from. The England front-row had been dominant throughout the tournament with the Gloucester duo of Woodman and Vickery having the edge on their opponents. Gloucester Former Players v. Adrian Davies Lodge of Rugby Cricket Match, Sun 2 Jun 2013. Simpson-Daniel announced himself to the world when he was nineteen. His grandfather purchased 350 acres in Cornwall and Phils parents built up a dairy farm. Others had briefer runs at the highest level while becoming legends at Gloucester. Although these shirts do not display the name 'Gloucester Rugby', due to copyright, the Hudson variety were labelled 'Gloucester Rugby Football Club' while the pub versions used the title 'Cherry and Whites'. Phone: 01452 872289 . [24] On 7 June 2014, Gloucester appointed David Humphreys as their new director of rugby, with Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher confirmed as their head coach as of July 2014. Thanks to Philip Pritchard for these, and more to come. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Ed was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in July. Full International Players and Gloucester Club Record Holders. Teague switched between blindside flanker and number eight in various combinations of the back row. The club won the final in April. 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. The Lions won the first test but lost that series. But he was sent home when his superiors discovered that he was under the legal age. [8], On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted. [25][26] During the 201415 season, Gloucester won the European Rugby Challenge Cup at Twickenham Stoop, beating Edinburgh 1913 in the final. 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[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. He played in the back row, switching between flanker and number eight. 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. In October 2003, Gloucester Rugby launched 'Project Kingsholm'. He played right through extra-time of this seminal match. Teague was also selected for the 1993 tour to New Zealand. [16], On January 17 2023, Williams was recalled by Wales, and selected for the 2023 Six Nations squad. Right to the end, he was involved with Gloucester and Kingsholm Stadium. He would win two more titles. On the back of this success, many of the Public Houses in the Kingsholm area also began selling shirts with the classic hoops. In January 2007, the club announced plans to redevelop The Shed terracing to all seater. Phone: 01452 872289 . Woodman had been on the subs bench for England in the Six Nations earlier that year. Williams's fine form and key contributions helped propel an initially misfiring Leicester Tigers back into the top four of the Premiership and into the quarterfinals of the Heineken Cup. Sid Smart lived into his early eighties. Under the new Premiership playoff system, Gloucester Rugby were required to play a single knock-out match to determine the Premiership champions. The walk was approximately 18 miles in length and took an average of between five and seven hours to complete. Gloucester won 405. The club often went without him because he was playing for Gloucestershire County in the County Champioship. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24), Will you see the players well bestowed? Most Tries In A Match. Gloucester Rugby Ltd, Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. Notable Former Players. Voyce was a key man in a famous victory in 1923. On that day, both Wakefield and Voyce played flanker. [47] From the 2019-20 season onwards Oxen Sports supplied the kit. Born in Gloucester in 1897, Tom Voyce stood out as a talented schoolboy player in the back line. His first clubs were Old Patesians and Cheltenham. When he was given the opportunity to play in the third test, he put in a strong performance that was key to a Lions win in a lost series. Full International Players and Gloucester Club Record Holders. In an era when the rugby ranks were drawn from upper-class families, Smart was the son of a labourer. [16] David McKnight was appointed non-executive chairman in April 2011, who guided Tom's son Ryan, who inherited the club. The cricket match raised 330 from players of both sides, and was donated to JustGiving 4Ed, in support of Ed Slater and his family. 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. My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 280 total. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. So, how did we decide the player rankings? [10] Williams made his Ospreys debut on 11 December 2022, coming off the bench against Leicester Tigers. Gareth Evans (rugby union, born September 1991), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Gloucester_Rugby_players&oldid=952161483, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 201300 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 April 2020, at 21:16. However, you may be able to identify them in the YouTube video of the walk. Nobody expected that to change in the final against Australia. Although he racked up appearances for Gloucester, neck and back problems kept him out of England internationals. There were plans proposed to increase the seating capacity of the stadium to 7,000. Plenty more to come why not suggest a candidate? With Phil Vickery, Trevor Woodman, Kingsley Jones and All Blacks legend Ian Jones forming the basis of a formidable pack, Gloucester Rugby reached the semi-finals. For many years, Cotton Oxford and Cotton Traders provided the playing kits for Gloucester. [14], On 11 June 2009, Dean Ryan left Gloucester by mutual consent and was replaced by Bryan Redpath as their new head coach. We also excluded players who are still playing. Keith John Baalham was born on 11 November 1946 and began his rugby career at Cirencester Grammar School, a few Thomas Bagwell was born in Gloucester in 1859, the son of a riveter/nailer who originally hailed from Guernsey. [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. England Rugby Union Team Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes Jonny May still has a future with England despite the 72-cap wing's omission from Steve Borthwick's first Red Roses squad. This move was, however, rejected by Gloucester Rugby Chairman, Tom Walkinshaw. The Lions starting back row was an All-England affair, but Teague was edged out by a trio of Ben Clarke, Dean Richards, and Peter Winterbottom. However, six years later, it was destroyed by fire. His try-scoring exploits continued as he scored eight in thirteen matches. He also picked up three red cards, which may give you an idea as to why he was nicknamed Iron Mike. On the release of the 200506 shirt there was a degree of disappointment in Gloucester Rugby's decision to move away from the hooped jersey again (a design generally associated with traditional rugby shirts), as this was a dramatic move away from the classic Gloucester Rugby design. Diego Albanese; Rodrigo Roncero; Jason Little; Dave Attwood; Iain Balshaw; Olly Barkley; Phil Blakeway; Steve Boyle; Brett Deacon; Paul Doran-Jones; James Forrester; Marcel Garvey; Andy Gomarsall; Steve Mills; Luke Narraway; Steve Ojomoh; Henry Paul; Ollie Phillips; Don Rutherford; Mike Teague Scrumhalf Joe Simpson's contract was said to be over 200K in his younger years when he was getting international caps. He plays fly-half and fullback. 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. The GRPA has raised more than 35,000 for charities. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David William Jones - a Gloucester player from the fifties. 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. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Gloucester Rugby's fanzine, 'Shed Head' refers to it as 'the cauldron of fear'. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality. Its low tin roof amplifies the effect of a passionate support which has been mentioned by commentators sitting above it during live broadcasts. Vickery returned to the pitch to celebrate the famous win. Former Players celebrate the 5,000th competitive match. GRFC Former Players have completed a very busy weekend of strenuous fund raising for local charities. Only Mike Teague played more often from this list. He was now a key part of the England squad that won the Grand Slam that year. My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published. The book Gloucesters Military Legacy by Christine Jordan describes an army recruitment meeting in Shire Hall at the start of the First World War. He brought that natural farmer strength to the rugby pitch. He is still the record try-scorer for club forwards. They called him Sinbad and were on their feet in anticipation when he got the ball. Free shipping for many products! Woodman played underage rugby in Cornwall and was packing down with Phil Vickery on youth teams. Gloucester rugby union player Ed Slater announced his retirement from the sport yesterday. Despite the forward pack getting on top around the field, the England scrum kept Australia in the game by coughing up penalties. Its well worth a visit for travelling supporters looking for a real rugby pub in Gloucester. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. [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. Saturday 7 March 2020, 12:48pm Former Gloucester rugby player Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41. Rugby Fan Guide To Kingsholm And Gloucester, History Of Gloucester Rugby (The Interesting Bits), 8 Ways To Prevent Blisters From Rugby Boots. 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. Below is a non-exhaustive list of former players for the club who have been either club record holders or have been particularly notable during their time at the club. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Notable Former Players. Vickery had had a torrid time with scrummaging penalties in the 2003 World Cup final, but his team had won the match. When Sid Smart emerged from the crowd to register for the local battalion, a tremendous cheer went up. 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. List of former players at the 5,000th match celebration walk. [38] However, as of the 201011 season, the need and desire for redeveloping the Shed decreased with the above-mentioned plans proving to be conjecture, and as such abandoned, have never come into effect and do not appear to for the foreseeable future. [18] They also made the Premiership play-offs this season, losing in the Semi-final to Saracens at Vicarage Road. [7], On 28 April 2021, Williams would return to England to sign for Premiership side Worcester Warriors from the 2021-22 season. Phone: 01452 872289. Player Profiles. Their biggest successes are winning the Anglo-Welsh Cup five times: in 197172, 197778, 198182, 200203 and 201011; and the European Challenge Cup twice: in 200506 and 201415. 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