Sharks became the first South African side to clinch a European trophy as they defeated Gloucester 36-22 in the final of the Challenge Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday.
With one trophy already in the cabinet, will success in the Challenge Cup final vindicate the club’s decision to prioritise silverware over the Premiership?
Newcastle Falcons finished the Premiership season winless as they were defeated by Gloucester with a 54-14 margin in the final league round at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Gloucester came up with a five try performance as they defeated Benetton 40-23 in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Santiago Carreras starred with six penalty kicks as Gloucester edged out Ospreys 23-13 at Kingsholm on Friday to reach the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup.
Magnus Bradbury starred with a double as Bristol Bears edged out Gloucester Rugby 33-24 in the 14th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Stephen Varney scored the decisive try in the closing stage as Gloucester edged out Leicester Tigers 27-25 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday.