English club snap up Sharks flanker
Gloucester have secured the services of a powerful and versatile Sharks loose forward who brings plenty of energy and dynamism to the English Premiership outfit.
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Gloucester have secured the services of a powerful and versatile Sharks loose forward who brings plenty of energy and dynamism to the English Premiership outfit.
Director of rugby John Dobson has addressed speculation around the imminent departure of the Stormers’ English speedster Ben Loader.
Gloucester are reportedly eyeing Sharks openside flanker James Venter, with the Premiership outfit keen on adding the 28-year-old to their back-row options.
South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann is reportedly set to quit English outfit Gloucester and link up with a top Japanese club next season.
Gloucester and former England speedster Jonny May says Premiership teams are at a financial disadvantage in Europe after losing to a Springbok-powered Sharks team in the Challenge Cup final.
The Sharks made history by becoming the first South African team to win a European final with a comfortable victory over Gloucester to claim the EPCR Challenge Cup in London on Friday.
South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has put friendships on hold as Gloucester and the Sharks gear up for a blockbuster European cup decider on Friday night.
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Gloucester have deployed former Lions flanker Ruan Ackermann against the Sharks in the blockbuster decider of the Challenge Cup on Friday.
Can the Sharks claim a maiden Challenge Cup trophy, and will Toulouse win a sixth Champions Cup? Pick your winners! After an abysmal URC campaign, the Sharks have a shot at redemption in the Challenge Cup final on Friday night against Gloucester, who have also had a poor domestic season, languishing near the bottom of the English Premiership in ninth… Read more →