Matt Kvesic hopes the performances and influence of teams with genuine opensides at the World Cup will have underlined his value to new England head coach Eddie Jones.
Chris Robshaw's return to the scene of England's World Cup disaster was quickly forgotten amid a chaotic but brilliant Aviva Premiership clash that produced another RBS 6 Nations injury doubt in Jonny May.
Greig Laidlaw will skipper Gloucester Rugby as they resume their Aviva Premiership campaign against Harlequins at Twickenham as part of Big Game 8 on December 27th.
European Challenge Cup holders Gloucester will effectively book their place in this season's quarter-finals if they beat Kingsholm visitors Worcester on Thursday.
2015 began on a sour note for Gloucester’s number eight Ben Morgan but could end on a massive high, both on and off the field, as he prepares to return to first team action following some much needed time off.
European Challenge Cup holders Gloucester maintained their 100 per cent record in this season's competition by claiming a bonus point 34-22 victory over Worcester at Sixways.
An impressively dominant scrum saw Northampton register their first Aviva Premiership win of the season at Franklin's Gardens as they defeated Gloucester 15-3 on Friday evening.
England wing Jonny May is back in the Gloucester line-up and Mariano Galarza is in the matchday squad for the first time as the Cherry and Whites prepare to take on Northampton tomorrow night (27th November).
European Rugby Challenge Cup champions Gloucester began their defence with a 23-10 win over Zebre while elsewhere London Irish beat Agen, Cardiff Blues thrashed Calvisano, Worcester beat La Rochelle and Connacht beat Enisei-STM.
Gloucester had wing David Halaifonua sent off as they crumpled to a 23-3 defeat against Wasps in a one-sided Aviva Premiership clash at the Ricoh Arena.
Owen Farrell kicked a penalty four minutes from time to lift Saracens to a 17-15 win over Gloucester - and put them on top of the Aviva Premiership table - in a hard fought game at Kingsholm.
On the eve of the new Aviva Premiership season, Club Captain Billy Twelvetrees has given Gloucester Rugby a real boost by committing his future to the club having signed a new contract.
The 2015/16 Aviva Premiership season is almost upon us, following hot in the footsteps of one of the most compelling and entertaining seasons in the competition’s history.
Gloucester's side boasted some unfortunate RWC drops-outs looking for retribution, with Bath Rugby looking to showcase some lesser-known talents, resulting in a comfortable Cherry and White victory.