Gloucester Rugby Heritage online

Posted on Dec 1, 2009 in Rugby News

Gloucester RFC has a long and proud heritage. Capturing, celebrating and sharing over 130 years of its history is the task of the Gloucester Rugby Community Heritage Project.

Today sees the launch of the Gloucester Rugby Heritage web site – www.gloucesterrugbyheritage.org.uk

Gloucester Rugby is rightly proud of its long heritage, and with the Gloucester Rugby Community Heritage Project the club is leading the way for others.

The foundations of the project lie in the demolition of the old South Stand, which revealed a goldmine of old photographs, papers and other memorabilia.

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Parma rescued by Vickery

Posted on Oct 23, 2009 in Rugby News

Arriving late into the UK yesterday Italian team Rugby Parma FC were distraught to find their luggage containing their playing kit not on board!

Facing Leeds Carnegie today in the Amlin Challenge Cup match, Parma could have found themselves facing a hefty fine if not able to play in their white strip.

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