Despite all the curses, hexes and prayers Bath completed the treble and won their first Premiership title in nearly 30 years, beating Leicester in a closely fought but poor game of rugby. We discuss the final briefly, before turning on to more important matters such as Loz's Season review, Gloucester announcing two surprise signings; Gloucester Hartpury unveiling re-signings of their own plus details of the Season ticket prices and all PWR home games at Kingsholm. There will be a few more specia...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 35
As Bath and Leicester win their respective playoff Semi-Finals, we look back at both games and preview this weekends final (PLEASE LEICESTER, DO IT FOR US!). We also discuss Afo Fasogbon signing on for a few more years (at least) while Tomos Williams becomes the fourth Cherry and White to win Premiership Player of the Season. Finally both Russ and Jim give their end of season reviews and we have a brief discussion about the Top 14 and ProD2 Promotion and Relegation. Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Broo...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 34
Despite a bonus point win over Northampton on the final day, Gloucester missed out on the playoffs by 2 points - finishing 5th overall. We discuss the game and Snowy provides his Season Review (we all do the same over the coming weeks). We also discuss the Combination Cup finals day; the results and the games but also the unfortunate incident involving Longlevens and Matson 'supporters'. Finally we chat about the recently announced plans for an alternative R360 competition headed up by Mike Tind...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 33
A bumper podcast with lots to get through! Firstly Gloucester kept their Playoff hopes alive with a vital bonus point win away at Falcons. Other results (sort of) went our way, meaning that although not entirely in the Cherry & Whites' hands, there is a clear path to a top four finish. Meanwhile we discuss the latest announcements of leavers and new signings at Gloucester - including the disappointing confirmation that Chris Harris, Ruan Ackermann and Freddie Clarke are all off to pastures n...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Another game at Twickenham ends in defeat for Gloucester, this time meaning that the Cherry & Whites playoff hopes hang by a thread as Quins outmuscled and outplayed us. We chat through what went wrong, the frustrations of our continued inconsistency - particularly in the big games - and what we can expect in the final two games of the regular season. Meanwhile, we did get the Lions squad announcement and Tomos Williams is deservedly in! We share our thoughts and decide who was lucky, or har...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 31
We learnt last Thursday of the passing of Gloucester Rugby great Mickey Booth. Our thoughts are with all of his family and friends. We were joined by Ian Taylor whose father played for Gloucester alongside Mickey in the 1960's to share his memories. Meanwhile Ed and Russ attended the 4ED Charity event at Kingsholm reminiscing about the 2003 Cup Final victory over Northampton - the last time we won at Twickenham. Northampton themselves pulled off an incredible win away in Dublin to secure a Champ...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 30
A packed week this week, as we discuss a record breaking home win over Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm. Gloucester winning with their biggest ever points total in a League game, scoring wonderful tries and seeing superb performances across the pitch. Meanwhile Chiefs themselves are in turmoil with coaches placed on suspension and owners ranting in the dressing room. Also this week Gloucester announced a new signing in Glasgow backrower Jack Mann, Dan Murphy becomes Sean Lynn's replacement at Glos-Har...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Apologies for the problems last week and the missed pod. Despite our best efforts, the file simply wouldn't upload - which is a shame because we can guarantee it was our funniest, most informative and almost certainly greatest pod ever (if you believe that you will believe anything). This week, Ed chat with Gloucester supporter Ross Hancock - who just happens to be the Head of Marketing and Commercial at Cornish Pirates. They chat through the last couple of weeks and the two disappointing result...
Apr 23, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 28
A sell-out crowd saw one of the most complete performances from a Gloucester side in recent memory. Unlike some of the more impressive results that we have seen in the George Skivington era (64-0 versus Bath or the hammerings given to Sarries or Newcastle) this was against the 2nd place team in the league who had just come off the back of an 8 try demolition of Chiefs. We dissect the tries, the performances, the strategy and simply how much fun it was to watch! Unfortunately the good news didn't...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Back to Premiership action last week for Gloucester and despite a combative performance in which the Cherry and Whites secured a try bonus point in the first half, Glaws were unable to stamp their authority on the second forty as Bath ran out comfortable and deserved winners in the West Country derby. The lads chat through the game, the performances and the key points of difference plus where we see the positives for the remainder of the season. We also discuss the rumours around the new kit sup...
Mar 27, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 25
A great weekend of Rugby saw England record their biggest ever win over Wales in Cardiff, while Gloucester-Hartpury made their own history completing the Three-peat of PWR titles as they beat Saracens in their own backyard. We discuss both games, the achievements of Glos-Hartpury and where this leaves England and English players ahead of the Lions tour. Finally we chat about the lack of Promotion and Relegation (again); a league wide loan to keep Newcastle Falcons afloat and Bill Sweeney threate...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 25
After a fantastic weekend of Six Nations Rugby, the lads are back to chat through the games, the performances, the controversy and why hopefully Wales will be picking up the wooden spoon after the England game. We also discuss the latest Gloucester Rugby signing, more rumours, Neath RFC getting it very badly wrong with their social media and a build up to the PWR Final and Gloucester-Hartpury's bid for a third consecutive title. Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Brookes Cherry Jam is very kindly sponsore...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 24
With a very young and inexperienced Gloucester side narrowly losing away to Newcastle in the Premiership Cup (and so far, no highlights seem to be available), our attentions this week were focused on Glos-Hartpury and their bid for a third consecutive PRW Final appearance. After a slow start, the girls once again delivered with a fine performance and comfortable victory against Bristol Bears. We chat through the game, the standout players and why all of you lovely pod listeners should try and ge...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 23
After a week off, we are back to review the latest round of Six Nations action. England snuck past Scotland with a little bit of luck to win the Calcutta Cup. France hammer Italy, while a much improved Wales gave Ireland a bit of a scare. We chat through all the games and Jim gives his views on the Twickenham experience. Meanwhile, Glos-Hartpury secured top spot with a commanding win over Quins - we look forward to the Semi this weekend at Queensholm. Gloucester Rugby announced of some new signi...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 22
Gloucester played Hartpury in their final Premiership Cup home game and it was a bit of a stinker. A 7-7 draw with very little quality or entertainment, Jim and Ed give their very short reviews of the game and where we can find any positives. In the Six Nations, England snatched an improbable victory over a misfiring French side; Scotland once again crumbled in the face of a dominant Ireland and Wales' misery continues to a 14th straight defeat as Italy win back to back games in Rome. We chat th...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 24
This week Ed and Russ discuss their unexpectedly intimate weekend away in Penzance as they watched Gloucester defeat Cornish Pirates in the Premiership Cup. They chat through the game, the encouraging performances and the following days U18 comfortable win away to Exeter at Truro College. Finally they discuss the opening weekends action in the Six Nations. Ed Price Russ Brookes Cherry Jam is delighted to be sponsored by PGT LLP
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Gloucester regained the Slater Cup after a thrilling comeback win over Leicester at Kingsholm. It leaves the Cherry and Whites in 3rd place as the Premiership breaks for the Six Nations. We chat through the game, the key moments and the performances by so many players across the squad. Once again Santi was awarded Player of the Match by TNT and his future continues to be in doubt as there are strong rumours he may depart for Bath at the end of the season. The lads weigh up that and all the other...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Jim and Ed chat about their respective experiences over in France and Spain last weekend as Gloucester succumbed to a heavy defeat away to Bayonne in the final weekend of group fixtures in the Challenge Cup. Gloucester have qualified and will face the very tricky task of a trip to Montpellier in the last 16. After Jim and Ed guide you through the 'Wish you were here' segment of this weeks' pod, they then discuss the game, the performances that stood out and why it may end up being the right deci...
Jan 23, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Another bumper episode this week as Ed speaks with Deputy Sports Editor for City AM (and fellow Gloucester supporter) Matt Hardy about rugby, business and how clubs interact with journalists and the press. As usual, the lads also chat through the weekends results and another good result at home for Gloucester - this time over Scarlets in the Challenge Cup. We discuss the performance, where it leads the Cherry and Whites in terms of qualification for the knockouts and the improving defence. We al...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 17
A bumper episode this week as Gloucester and Glos-Hartpury secured excellent wins against Sale and Bristol respectively. We discuss the performances and the importance of both victories and what it could mean for the rest of the season. Also in this weeks pod are our thoughts on the 2025/26 Membership available to Gloucester supporters, the value, the innovative ideas and where we could see improvements. Finally, we do comment on the controversy around Kirill (who has our full support). Cherry J...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 16
As we return for our final pod of 2024, we unfortunately saw Gloucester fail to back up the previously good wins over Northampton and Quins, this time losing to previously winless Exeter away at Sandy Park. More of a concern is the growing injury list with confirmation that Zach Mercer, Ollie Thorley and potentially Afo Fasogbon are all out for the rest of the season. We chat through the game, the positives including another superb individual performance by Lewis Ludlow and discuss whether the i...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 15
After the devastating news from a few weeks ago we pay tribute to Tom Voyce - we would like to express our sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Tom. In this weeks pod we ask Jim about his Vannes trip and whether the weekend made up for the game. We then chat through an excellent win and 'nilling' of Harlequins at home; the great performances throughout the team but why it isn't the complete performance others may have mentioned. Finally we discuss the Glos-Hartpury win away to Exet...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Gloucester won their opening pool game of this seasons Challenge Cup against Edinburgh. It was an ugly win in difficult conditions (not the most entertaining match but a good result in the end). We chat through the game as well as all the weekends action and why its becoming more of a stretch for the average supporter to catch all the games they might want to. We also discuss Glos-Hartpury's return to winning ways before we answer some of your 'Listener questions': What is our go-to pint on matc...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Last season's demons following the 90-0 defeat to Northampton Saints were banished as Gloucester won a superb victory away to he current Premiership champions. We discuss the performance, the improvements in overall attitude and the importance of backing this up during the next bank of league fixtures. We also chat about Gloucester-Hartpury's disappointing narrow defeat to Bristol, the small margins that have led to the three defeats this season and why we feel confident that they can still fini...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Gloucester suffered a thumping home defeat to Exeter in the Premiership Cup, with a first half performance that ranks as one of the worst in recent memory. Even we struggle to find any positives from this one (other than we won the second half). England finished their Autumn Nations Series with a win over Japan, Ed chats through his experience of Twickenham and the epic journey home following Storm Bert's impact on the rail network. We also discuss lots of news from the Rugby world including, Wo...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 11
A week with no club rugby so it's just a round-up of the International Autumn fixtures including another defeat for England (although frustratingly another performance that probably should have seen a win). We discuss the continued struggles for Wales, the excellent 745 game up in Headingly raising funds for MND research as well as the latest rumoured breakaway league/franchise team idea being mooted in the press. Apologies for the delay in posting this week. Ed Price Jim Harley Lawrence Landray...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Gloucester's young players made it two bonus point wins from two in the Premiership Cup with a win over a competitive and exciting Cornish Pirates side. Meanwhile England suffered late late heartbreak again, as they conceded an 84 minute try and were beaten by Australia at Twickenham. It was a bad weekend for all the Home Nations as Scotland, Ireland and hilariously Wales were all beaten too. We chat through the games, the key issues and also whether any sporting autobiography is ever any good -...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Gloucester finished their first bank of league fixtures with a well deserved win over Newcastle Falcons. We chat through the game, the key performances and the most important thing a much improved defence. We also discuss the frustration and feelings of a missed opportunity as England lose out to the All Blacks. It also was a week where the Haka was again brought into focus with some ill-advised comments from Joe Marler (who has announced his retirement from International Rugby). Finally Jim and...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Broken record time. Once again a superb first 40 with excellent tries and attacking play wasn't enough as Gloucester's second half woes continue away to Leicester in the Slater Cup. We chat through the match, the encouraging signs that some of the issues are starting to be resolved plus the frustration that some persist. We also discuss Glos-Hartpury's first home defeat in two seasons and how actually it might be a blessing in disguise. Finally we go through the Women's Rugby World Cup groups, t...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 7
After a superb first 40 where the Cherry and Whites scored two more contenders for try of the season, Bath proved too much in the second half helped by a worryingly porous defence. We chat through the game, the performances and highlight the possible reasons for the continued issues with the defence. We also discuss Glos-Hartpury's win away to Quins, the Red Roses back to back triumphs in the WXV and preview the Leicester game on Saturday Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Jim Harley Russ Brookes...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 6
