Gloucester Rugby full back Olly Morgan told the Gloucester Citizen this week that he is staying positive as he starts rehabilitation following knee surgery recently.

Deprived of the services of a dozen players this week due to international call ups, it's a reshuffled Gloucester Rugby side who take on London Irish in the LV= Cup this weekend.

Last week ESPN Rugby lead commentator, Nick Mullins along with Gloucester Rugby coaches, led a coaching masterclass for 140 youngsters new to rugby at Farmors School in Gloucestershire.

Gloucester Rugby are pleased to confirm that hooker Darren Dawidiuk has signed a new contract and will remain at Kingsholm until at least the end of the 2013-4 season.

It's been a busy few months at the Gloucester Rugby Academy and the progress made with the next generation of young players is starting to be reflected in terms of international recognition.

England Under 20 Head Coach Rob Hunter has named a strong squad ahead of his side's Six Nations opener against Scotland in Firhill on Friday, February 3 (kick off 7.30pm).

Jonny May and Nick Wood still start for the England Saxons against Scotland A at Galashiels on Friday evening with Gloucester team mates Freddie Burns and Rupert Harden named amongst the replacements.

Ten years ago Mark Williams, Gloucester Rugby Club Safety Officer, was having his hair cut by Peter Hickman, then Chairman of the Pied Piper Appeal, when they discussed the possibility of the charity staffing the gates with a volunteer team of turnstile operators for an annual donation.