Cherry Jam - A Gloucester Rugby Supporter Podcast

This week we have a special double episode where the lads choose the Cherry Jam selections for the Gloucester Hall of Fame. This episode focuses on the forwards. We also discuss Jim and Ed's return to the rugby field and exactly how Ed managed to injure himself in the warm-up! Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Brookes

English Rugby is in a bit of a mess at the moment, but none of us really thought it would get this bad. A defeat at home to the Fijians leaves England 8th in the World rankings and in utter turmoil ahead of the World Cup in two weeks time. We chat through how bad it really was, were there any positives and how much worse it could get? We also discuss the new Gloucester away shirt which is a bit of...

We are back once again (like a renegade master) to serve up some badly thought out hot takes on all things Gloucester, but also rugby in general. This week the lads chat through the new home kit, the Summer party at Kingsholm and some of the positivity that seems to emanating from the club. Then we discuss the awful rugby and decision making by England in their pre World Cup warm up games. With a...

Gloucester-Hartpury overcame their West Country rivals Bristol to make it to their first Premiership final. We discuss the performance, what it means for Gloucester Rugby generally and why you just have to get a ticket! Meanwhile, London Irish have unfortunately become the third club to fail and disappear this season. We chat through the implications and where our sympathies lie. Finally, as the f...

Probably our most anticipated interview as Ed and Jim chat to Karl Dickson all about THAT game and incident, his journey into refereeing, the good and bad of Social Media and the scrutiny he finds himself under, plus his aspirations for the future and World Cup plans. Massive thanks to Karl for agreeing to come on and answering some tough questions. Ed Price Jim Harley Karl Dickson

We review the two Premiership Semi's and discuss whether we can hope to see Gloucester match the intensity required next season. The lads also chat through the cost of the final tickets - are they an unnecessary barrier to supporters attending the show piece event. All this as London Irish are edging ever closer to oblivion as the RFU give a deadline of 30th May for their takeover to be comple...

Gloucester ended a pretty disastrous season with another defeat, this time away to Bristol Bears. The guys chat through another disappointing performance and where the issues and problems lie. We also look at the season as a whole in Part one of our Season review (Honestly we try to be positive). Elsewhere London Irish, despite positive results on the pitch look increasingly in trouble off it as a...

Another week, unfortunately another home defeat - although again a much improved performance and some definite positives we can look to. Sale secured a home semi-final but the gap on the pitch was not that noticeable. Hopefully pointing the coaches to a better way to play rugby. We talk through the game, the key moments and also thank Billy Twelvetrees and Ben Morgan for their incredible efforts o...

Firstly, thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Best Rugby Podcase category at the Sports Podcast Awards. Remarkably you managed to get us to third place overall (2nd in the Rugby Union podcasts) which is just ridiculous. We really appreciate every single one of you who listen, voted and give us such great feedback. Unfortunately we couldn't spend the whole podcast talking about us and had...

So so so close but not quite enough to pull off one of the all-time great victories and Champions Cup shocks. A rejuvenated and re-energised Gloucester side played some scintillating rugby but feel just short away to La Rochelle. We discuss the game and how we hope that Skivs and the coaching team do try to play more like we did on Saturday rather than (as promised) a return to the dross and box-k...

This was probably the hardest pod we have had to do so far. Trying to find positives in a performance and result that left even the most supportive and optimistic Gloucester fan struggling. We discuss Gloucester's woeful defeat away to Newcastle, what went wrong, were there any positives to take and why the next couple of games (including La Rochelle) are going to be crucial for George Skiving...

A weekend to forget for England and Gloucester supporters as we saw the Cherry and Whites put in a horrible second half display to lose to Leicester, while England were on the wrong side of a hammering by France - ending in their heaviest ever Twickenham defeat. We discuss both games, what went wrong, look for the positives (believe us, there were some!) and focus on what happens next, especially...

Ed's interview with James Forrester - including our chat about the event at Kingsholm this Saturday into Sunday involving Gloucester and Leicester legends. TEXT 4ED FOLLOWED BY YOUR DONATION AMOUNT TO 70560 TO GIVE THAT AMOUNT Texts will cost the donation amount plus the standard network rate message and you will be opting into hear more from 4ED. If you would like to donate but don't wish to hear...

Ed speaks to Gloucester Rugby stadium announcer, Radio Gloucestershire summariser, former teacher and Rugby coach - Andy Wyman. Ed Price Andy Wyman

Gloucester scored six tries to secure two losing bonus points in a disappointing defeat away to top four challengers Northampton. We discuss the game, the positives and the ongoing issues with our kicking game plan (particularly when contrasted to our play when we don't kick it!).  The lads also chat through Gloucester-Hartpury's first league defeat of the season to Saracens Women and the rev...

Gloucester beat Quins in an exciting, tense and topsy-turvy game that was an absolute must win. We discuss the match, the result and whether it's fair to be disappointed with the final two minutes and giving Quins the two bonus points. Just how good is Val? Should Santi stay at 10? Would LRZ beat a Cheetah in a race? These are just a few of the questions we don't really answer. The lads also discu...

A rather longer podcast than normal this week as we discuss the new Season Ticket prices and deal offered to supporters, plus the news from Premier Rugby and the RFU that once again there is unlikely to be any Promotion to the Premiership this season.  The lads also chat about the u20 International between England and Italy at Kingsholm, plus the Six Nations action including the incredible Ir...

England put in an improved performance but were beaten by two World class finishes from Van der Merwe. The guys chat through the positives, the negatives and the individual performances. We also discuss the other two matches and why banning Delilah is probably not going to help Wales too much. Ed Price Russ Brookes Jim Harley

After a great weekend and result in Bordeaux the Cherry and Whites have secured knockout rugby in the Champions Cup for only the second time in 15 years. We discuss the game, performance and our hopes for the next round. Unfortunately Gloucester weren't able to back up the win at Exeter and fell to a disappointing defeat at Sandy Park.  The guys chat through what went wrong and the need to re...

When we started this pod back in 2020, the main aim was to chat nonsense about our favourite Rugby Club. As the years have gone on, we have managed to speak to Gloucester and England legends about their playing days; fans about their memories and plenty of frivolous and unimportant aspects of the game we all love. This special pod is different. Ed speaks to former Wales, Newport, Leeds, Llanelli a...

Gloucester put out their strongest possible side against Leinster and were given a rugby lesson. Basically playing an Ireland XV (without a couple of their better players too) the Cherry and Whites were swept aside by a ruthless and excellent Leinster team. The lads chat through the game, what went well (Val and the Scrum); what went wrong (pretty much everything else) and whether the format and t...

We know you wanted to hear our thoughts on this and considering everything we are pretty calm and collected. The lads discuss the game, the positives, the negatives, the heartbreak and the controversies Are we just salty, bitter and over-reacting? Do Gloucester Fans deserve the criticism from some for the booing? Just how useless is Karl Dickson? Ok, we may be a little salty and bitter. Ed Price J...

Gloucester won with the last kick of the match in a hard fought and tight encounter with London Irish. The weather and the reluctance to attack from either side meant a sell out crowd got a little restless, but ultimately a win is a win. We discuss the game, the positives and the persistent concerns around the lack of any attacking structure.  We also chat through the latest in the Joe Marler...

The lads are back to run through the first couple of rounds of European action, from the late and big win over Bordeaux to the inevitable defeat to Leinster. We also chat about the really stupid format and why Gloucester's decision to send an 'inexperienced' side over to Dublin was always going to happen with how the competition is run.  Finally, we talk about the disappointing defeat away to...

A reduced line-up again this week as Ed and Russ run the rule over Gloucester's excellent win over Northampton. We chat about who really was Player of the Match - Val or Santi and look forward to the European Cup fixtures. Ed Price Russ Brookes