George Holford captained the club in that last season and resumed his responsibilities again for the 1919-1920 season. The first fixture fulfilled was a 13 points to 3 victory against Lydney at Kingsholm. That opening day win marked six consecutive victories.

The 1920-21 season saw a remarkable achievement when Fred Webb captained the club to 23 matches unbeaten at Kingsholm. The only clubs able to stop the impeccable home record were United Services and Pontypool!

The 12 points to 9 win over Newport was witnessed by an attendance in excess of 8,000 spectators. Following a tumultuous season, with an almost impeccable home record, the following season (1921-1922) brought a great deal of consternation to club officials! A total of 28 players were dismissed from the field of play, 14 for fighting, six for obscene language, one for foul play, and seven for arguing with the referee! Leicester became so concerned that they cancelled the fixtures between the clubs!

This period early in the 20th century was marked by the appearance of Tom Voyce, a player described by Wavell Wakefield the England Captain of that time, as ‘a wonderful inspiration to any side.’

He added, ‘Tom had the personality and mental competitive outlook that makes up a great player; and he was a shining example to others in that he was determined to put something back into the game for all the pleasure he had out of it’.

In fact Tom Voyce served the game of Rugby Union as a player and as an administrator for nigh on 54 years! Born in Gloucester, he attended the Old National School, played for England Schoolboys (Under 15) as a fly half. Later Tom attended the Royal Military Academy and was commissioned in the Gloucester Regiment.

He eventually became a flank forward serving in the Army and went on to win 27 England International Caps between 1920-1926. Tom toured with the British Isles team in South Africa in 1924 appearing in two internationals, a remarkable player who only had the sight of one eye. He had lost the other during action in the First World War.

As an administrator Tom served on the Rugby Union Committee from 1931 to the Rugby Union Centenary year of 1971. He became President in 1960 and was awarded the OBE. for his services to sport.

Sadly, this 25 year period in the Club’s history ended in tragedy, when former Stroud and then Gloucester player, Stan Bayliss died one week after dislocating his neck in a tackle in a match against Old Blues RFC at Kingsholm.