Cherry Jam - A Gloucester Rugby Supporter Podcast

Ed speaks to Natasha 'Mo' Hunt about Women's Rugby with Gloucester-Hartpury, England and Team GB at the Olympics. They discuss the upcoming game at Kingsholm against Worcester Warriors (March 5th) and the Six Nations clash between England and Wales. What are the chances for the Red Roses at this years' World Cup in New Zealand, what can the Mens game learn from the Womens? Training with the age gr...

A special episode while Gloucester have a bye week. Ed chats to Dallen Stanford, former USA Rugby 7's star and now commentator for the MLR and World Rugby. They discuss the growth of rugby in the USA, 7's and its inclusivity and opportunities for new players. We hope you enjoy this really interesting discussion. Ed Price Dallen Stanford

After a week off, the lads return to review Gloucester's defeat to Exeter and their hard fought win against London Irish. We also chat about the first two weekends of the Six Nations, including a particularly irate Russ looking back on the Calcutta Cup defeat. Finally we discuss the concerning failures around the concussion protocols. Ed Price Russ Brookes Jim Harley James Eastwood (Snowy)

Gloucester win away AGAIN! This time at Newcastle, despite a re-arranged later kick-off and very strong winds. The lads chat through another great win and performance and try to keep our feet on the ground. Elsewhere results conspired for the Cherry and Whites to leave them 1 point off second. We also discuss which team we should follow in the latest season of the MLR (Major League Rugby), Mark At...

Another big win in Europe means Gloucester have qualified for the last 16 of the Challenge Cup. We discuss the game and the continued improvements in style of play and form. The lads also chat about the rest of the European action and the Champions Cup draw before turning their attention to Gloucester's new signing and the impact of International call-ups on the squad during the Six Nations. Ed Pr...

With no Gloucester game this week, we discuss the other matches in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup before answering some of your Listener questions. Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Russ Brookes

Well none of us saw that coming. A superb victory away at Saracens (the first away win there since 2008) and probably not our best performance of the season either. The guys chat about the game, what the result means and how excited should we be all getting - a little excited, but not a lot! We also chat about the end of two great runs in the Premiership, Leicester losing to Wasps and unfortunatel...

Happy New Year! The lads are all back to discuss the three Gloucester games over the Christmas period. Starting with the superb record away victory over Bath at The Wreck, the guys wonder if it is a really good sign to be slightly underwhelmed. Snowy and Ed talk about the atmosphere (or lack of) at Worcester and the young guns putting up a fight to grab a late losing bonus point. Finally we all ru...

Recorded in between the Bristol and Lyon games, Ed sits down and chats with Jamal Ford-Robinson. They discuss rugby memories, the pros and cons of modern rugby, engagement with the supporters, scrummaging techniques (that was mostly JFR!) and outside interests. Ed Price Jamal Ford-Robinson* *A massive thank you to Jamal for his time, a genuinely top bloke!

In the last normal pod of 2021, the lads discuss the two rounds of European action from Gloucester's gallant defeat away to Lyon, to their bonus point thrashing of Benetton. We chat about the Covid chaos and what it might mean for the European competition more generally. The guys also chat about the year for Gloucester, the positives, the negatives and who has stood out. Plenty of humble pie to sh...

Probably the happiest the pod has ever been! (Don't worry we still find somethings to moan about). Gloucester defeated Bristol 27-10, gaining a Try bonus point in the process. The guys discuss possibly the best performance under George Skivington, some of the remaining issues that we would like to see ironed out and also ask how far can the team go this season. We also chat through the upcoming Eu...

A well earned bonus point win for Gloucester over Wasps, somewhat overshadowed by a heart attack inducing last 10 minutes. The guys chat about the game, the big positives and some of those negatives! We also cover off the win over Exeter in the Premiership Cup, the final round of International matches, our deep admiration for Nigel Starmer-Smith and finish with some general rugby chit-chat. Ed Pri...

A delayed Episode 17 and review of the impressive and excellent recording breaking win for Gloucester over their arch rivals Bath. Ed, Jim and Snowy discuss the action and although against a weakened Bath side, the really pleasing parts of the victory. We also chat about England's continued dominance over their antipodean rivals and round-up all the other International action. Ed Price James Eastw...

The guys chat about the International fixtures and results including England's easy win over an already depleted, but ill-disciplined Tonga and the latest in a long line of crazy moments that have led to a Welsh defeat. We also ask and partially answer whether Rugby needs to do more to tackle excessive drinking at games.  We asked for your questions and you sent them in - Our favourite Food a...

Gloucester suffered a frustrating defeat to Exeter despite a much improved defensive performance. We discuss the game, the positives and the failure of our attack to convert the many chances. We also discuss the first week of the Autumn Internationals including Wales' hammering by the All Blacks. Finally the guys chat about the other results in the Premiership last weekend. Ed Price Lawrence Landr...

The full gang back this week to celebrate Gloucester's convincing win over the Newcastle Falcons. We discuss the game, the positives and the negatives (namely whether the game plan is actually stopping us from reaching our full potential). We also do a little navel gazing and ask whether we are being too harsh on the management and the tactics.  Finally we discuss some positive news and ideas...

Ed and Russ travelled down to Brentford for the London Irish game and were witness to one of the worst first 40 minutes from Gloucester in a long time - amazingly through tenacity, belief and a little luck the Cherry and Whites secured a valuable 25-25 draw. Ed also spent a little time on the pitch at half time, mainly on the floor as he unfortunately failed to win two flights to the Cayman Island...

Well if any game summed up the joy and suffering of a Gloucester supporter it was the Sale game last weekend. A wonderful 76 minute performance and a near disastrous 4 minute one. We chat about the game, the performances and what happened in the closing stages. We also discuss the reasons for the low attendances in the first two home games of the season, are the club getting it right with their of...

Gloucester avoided the standard banana skin of Worcester away with a convincing victory. The lads chat about the game, their thoughts on some of the key players which even includes an apology from Ed - he is learning Russian to make it more convincing! We also discuss the shock win for the Cornish Pirates against much fancied Ealing, the brilliant end to the Rugby Championship with one of the best...

Fans returned in large numbers for the first time since early 2020 to Kingsholm, but Gloucester were once again defeated - this time to a resurgent Leicester team. Two bonus points and nearly a dramatic draw but in the end the visitors held on for a deserved victory. The lads chat about the game and the match-day experience, plus is the defence now indefensible? Finally we chat about the Worcester...

This week we chat with Will Hartshorn, Gloucester supporter and founder of the rugby blog 'The Rugby Collective. He attended the opening league fixture (and defeat) Gloucester against Northampton and he gives us his take on the result and overall performance. The rest of the guys do our best to summarise a game we could only 'watch' on twitter or the Radio before discussing the upcoming Leicester...

A pod of two this week as Jim and Ed are the only ones not on holiday or running Marathons. They discuss the announcement of the Heineken Challenge Cup groups and the away trips to Lyon and Newport. Ed reviews the Coventry pre-season performance, the ground and the place as a whole. They also chat about a mixed start for the Glos-Hartpury Womens team and share their predictions for the Northampton...

Gloucester defeated Ealing (just) with another mixed performance involving plenty of changes. Jim and Ed discuss the game and our impressions of some of the new players who debuted. Snowy and Russ join for the second part of the pod to chat through some of the new matchday experience including the Tannoy system; beer queues, beer prices and no-smoking rule.  Finally we all have a mild rant ab...

Three of the Cherry Jam gang trekked down to Ealing to watch Gloucester's first pre-season game of 2021/22 season. 30 players were used and there were some encouraging performances and a chance to blow away some cobwebs but Ealing edged the Cherry and Whites in the end. We review the game, the venue and location ahead of an anticipated promotion for the West London club next season.  The guys...

After the Fans Forum, we discuss a few issues that came out including the refusal of the club to credit season ticket holders for the London Irish game if they didn't apply in the ballot. The main chat this week is the lads discussing their best ever Foreign (non-British) XV, with some interesting selections, spirited debate and a few laughs.  We end on the controversy surrounding Wasps suppo...