He described it as "the most blatant racism" he's seen from a supporter at a live game.

Police investigate alleged 'blatant' racial abuse of pundit after Chiefs game

Members of a walking rugby club in Weston-super-Mare say it's helping to boost their physical and mental health.

Walking rugby helping people with their physical and mental health

Slater has retired from rugby union with immediate effect 

Gloucester Rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Tommy Banner from the Wurzels says he's delighted that European Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears have chosen 'The Blackbird Song' as their unofficial anthem.

Bristol Bears sing Wurzels 'Blackbird' at historic win

Bosses at Exeter Chiefs have decided to make just one change following a review of the rugby club's use of imagery of Native American peoples. They have agreed to retire their mascot 'Big Chief' as they accept he could be seen as disrespectful. 

Exeter Chiefs to retire 'Big Chief' mascot after branding review

The petition has almost reached its target of 1,000 signatures as the row over the club's branding rumbles on.

MP Ben Bradshaw backs petition calling on Exeter Chiefs to drop 'racist imagery'

Skivington left Premiership rivals London Irish to assume the role at Kingsholm but the two clubs are now embroiled in a row over the move.

Controversy surrounds Gloucester Rugby's new head coach

The South African has been at Kingsholm for three years and led the club to a European Challenge Cup final in his first season.

Johan Ackermann leaves job as Gloucester Rugby Head Coach to work in Japan

The club's CEO believes finishing the 2019/20 season is a realistic prospect, even if rugby can't return until late summer.

Gloucester rugby boss says the Premiership season will be finished

Strong West Country representation in an overhauled Tyrrells Premier 15s division for the next three seasons.

Newly formed Exeter Chiefs outfit meets criteria to compete with country's best

26 year-old prop forward will move to the West Country club from Harlequins on a two year deal in the summer.

Bristol Bears add Sinckler to growing rank of big name international stars.

Youngsters have teamed up with Bath Rugby stars to put smiles on the faces of children stuck in hospital this Christmas.


Rugby stars spread festive joy at children's hospitals

With grassroots rugby from the West Country shaping the England team, we caught up with the player's coaches and childhood clubs.

How West Country grassroots rugby got our players to the World Cup Final

It was Bristol's biggest home attendance with 26,000 people roaring them to victory.

Bristol Bears triumph over West Country rivals Bath

Alex Cheesman has played his whole life but was advised further head injury could leave him with lasting damage.

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