Gloucester Rugby drew 25-25 against London Irish at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday.
The Cherry and Whites scored three tries in a tight battle to take two league points away from the fixture.
What happened?
London Irish were first to get on the scoreboard through Augustin Creevy and before too long they had their second score thanks to Isaac Curtis-Harris who also got over the line.
Paddy Jackson was accurate with the boot so after 20 minutes the Cherry and Whites were 14 points down and were left scratching their heads as they seemed to have spent the entire opening quarter defending.
Gloucester Rugby gathered some composure and secured some good possession and Adam Hastings got the Cherry and Whites on the scoreboard thanks to two penalties.
Just before half time it felt that momentum had swung as Gloucester Rugby were getting some good attack as they inched their way up the field.
However, after the break it was a disaster of a start for the Cherry and Whites as Mark Atkinson was yellow carded for killing the ball, allowing Jackson to add another three points to the Irish board.
Ben Morgan steadied the ship with two great tries scored in similar fashion. The maul powered over from the lineout and it was the big No.8 at the back of it to get over for the two scores.
In between Gloucester Rugby scores, Jackson added another penalty kick to his tally but suddenly it was time to shine for the Cherry and Whites.
Louis Rees-Zammit made an intercept from inside his 22m line and ran the length of the field to score. Hastings added the extras and Gloucester Rugby had a good lead with 20 minutes left to play.
However, Matt Rogerson found a way to the line for the hosts to put the score level with just over 10 minutes to go. The missed conversion and a late missed drop goal attempt from Paddy Jackson meant that the game ended in a draw.
Key moment – LRZ scores intercept try
Gloucester Rugby were in need of something to get them ahead and it was Louis Rees-Zammit who delivered the goods.
The Welsh winger made an intercept deep inside the 22 and had the pace to go unchallenged to dot down under the sticks.
What’s next?
Gloucester Rugby are back in Gallagher Premiership action next weekend when the Cherry and Whites host Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm on Saturday 23 October.
Tickets are available here.
Irish go for a drop goal but the ball goes dead. That ends the game.
Gloucester Rugby knock the ball on so Irish have the put in to the scrum.
Irish knock the ball on at the lineout. Gloucester Rugby have the put in.
Clement is on for Morgan.
Matias Alemanno clamps onto the ball and wins us the penalty.
Mark Atkinson, Lewis Ludlow and Ben Meehan are off. Billy Twelvetrees, Freddie Thomas and Charlie Chapman are on.
Gloucester Rugby hold good possession but Irish are able to steal a penalty at the breakdown. Jackson goes for touch.
Matt Rogerson finds a way to the line for the hosts.
Jamal Ford-Robinson replaces Kirill Gotovtsev.
Hastings adds the extras.
LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT!!! WOW.
The flying winger intercepts the ball inside the Gloucester Rugby 22 and goes the length of the field to score.
Hastings slots the conversion.
BEN MORGAN! He's gone over for his second try! Gloucester Rugby set up the maul at the lineout and the No.8 drives over with the ball to score.
Irish not rolling. Hastings goes for the corner. 6m out for Gloucester Rugby. COME ON!
Jackson slots the kick.
It's a big kick but Jackson calls for the tee.
BEN MORGAN! The No.8 is at the back of the maul and Gloucester Rugby drive over the line to score!
Steve Mafi is yellow carded as Irish are penalised again.
Hastings puts it in the corner. 5m lineout.
Here we go.
Rapava-Ruskin returns to the field.
He's on his feet but Val Rapava-Ruskin has returned to the field.
He's down on the ground. It doesn't look too good.
Paddy Jackson slots the penalty.
Mark Atkinson is yellow carded for his play at the breakdown.
Harry Elrington is on for Val Rapava-Ruskin.
Adam Hastings kicks us off for the second half.
Irish win the free kick at the lineout and clear the ball to touch to end the half.
We lost the ball but we were taken out in the air. Hastings goes for the corner. 5m lineout.
Gloucester Rugby have come alive. Hastings goes for the corner. We have the 10m lineout.
Yes! Irish holding onto the ball at the breakdown. Hastings with a great kick to touch. We have the lineout inside the Irish half.
The centre gets his hands on the ball at the breakdown and steals us a penalty. Hastings boots the ball down field and we have the lineout on the halfway line.
Jonny May has taken the player in the air... Irish have the lineout on our 22.
A great grubber from Mark Atkinson. London Irish get the lineout and then win a penalty at the maul...
Irish accidentally put the ball in touch. Our turn to do some attacking.
Dickson is being very quick with the release of the ball at the breakdown. Gloucester Rugby concede another penalty.
Hastings is accurate from the tee and slots the kick.
YES! Irish were holding on to the ball. Hastings goes for goal again.
Hastings gets Gloucester Rugby on the scoreboard.
YES! Adam Hastings calls for the tee.
Paddy Jackson adds the extras.
Isaac Curtis-Harris gets over for the hosts. The ball was stripped from Gloucester Rugby hands and Irish attacked with pace and managed to get over.
Gloucester Rugby have the put in.
Singleton is off, Socino is on.
Jack Singleton and Matias Alemanno are both down injured and the Irish attack managed to find space. However, the final pass for the try has gone forward.
Gloucester Rugby not releasing again. Jackson puts the ball in touch and Irish have the lineout inside our half.
Paddy Jackson slots the conversion.
The try is given. The forwards were picking and going well and there was space for the hooker to get over.
Agustin Creevy has got over the line but the TMO wants to check it.
They launch an attack but the ball goes to touch. We go back for the penalty advantage. They go for the lineout again. Ben Morgan joined the maul early.
Karl Dickson says Gloucester Rugby didn't release. Jackson goes for the corner...
He collected the high ball well.
Gloucester Rugby are penalised. Irish have the penalty and go to touch. They'll have the lineout on their 10m line.
Great intercept from Aki. Harris clears the ball to touch.
Great defence from Gloucester Rugby. They force Irish to make the knock on. Cherry and White scrum just outside of our 22.
They have the ball in the Gloucester Rugby half.
Here we go!!! Paddy Jackson gets us underway here at the Brentford Community Stadium.
The Gloucester Rugby captain makes his 150th appearance for the club this afternoon.
Good afternoon and welcome to Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership. The Cherry and Whites are on the road at London Irish this afternoon with kick off here in London at 15:00.
We'll be bringing you all of the updates from the game.