Gloucester

54 - 21

Full Time

Newcastle

Gloucester vs Newcastle

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It's all over! The referee Joe James has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Mike Austin comes on.

76'

Caolan Englefield comes off.

76'

Josiah Edwards-Giraud comes on.

76'

Ben Loader comes off.

76'

Will Knight comes on.

76'

Seb Atkinson comes off.

76'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Deian Gwynne getting some game time.

74'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matias Alemanno being replaced.

74'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Charlie Atkinson as it drops short of the posts.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Redshaw leads to a try for Gloucester Rugby

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Redshaw took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

The Newcastle Red Bulls supporters go wild as Ben Healy successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The kick through from Newcastle Red Bulls has allowed Simon Benitez Cruz to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon Benitez Cruz took full advantage.

67'

Ben Healy sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Fletcher took full advantage.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Thorley goes through the gap.

63'

Jack Clement comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

59'

Arthur Clark leaves the field.

59'

James Elliott comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

59'

Elliott Obatoyinbo leaves the field.

59'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

57'

Jamie Hodgson leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Christian Wade as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jack Innard comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Seb Blake leaves the field.

56'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Val Rapava-Ruskin leaves the field.

56'

Ciaran Knight comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Afolabi Fasogbon leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Charlie Atkinson kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Gloucester Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Yellow Card

George McGuigan (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Max Llewellyn as they get over the gainline!

54'

Christian Wade comes on.

52'

Ethan Grayson comes off.

52'

What a run here by Ben Loader as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Ben Redshaw as they get over the gainline!

50'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Clark getting some game time.

48'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Connor Hancock being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson adds the two points for Gloucester Rugby.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Seb Blake dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Richard Palframan getting some game time.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum being replaced.

45'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ben Healy coming on.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Brett Connon coming off.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tim Cardall coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tom Christie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Ben Loader being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Max Llewellyn, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Max Llewellyn being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Seb Atkinson.

37'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Ben Loader being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Arthur Clark being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Ben Redshaw, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Max Llewellyn sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Gloucester Rugby has led to Max Llewellyn being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Reuben Parsons comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

32'

Freddie Lockwood leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Gloucester Rugby ends with a try for Caolan Englefield.

30'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Atkinson is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Charlie Atkinson breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Gloucester Rugby ends with a try for Arthur Clark.

26'

Charlie Atkinson played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Charlie Atkinson breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Newcastle Red Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tom Christie picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for George McGuigan

That's a great try assist by Brett Connon.

The defensive line has been broken as Brett Connon goes through the gap.

Conversion

Charlie Atkinson has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Redshaw

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Redshaw goes through the gap.

Charlie Atkinson sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Joe James blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Newcastle 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 6th June 2026, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Kingsholm 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Joe James

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

15%

Possession Last 10 min

85%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Redshaw

54 - 21

73'

Healy

67'

49 - 21

Benitez Cruz

67'

49 - 19

Atkinson

49 - 14

56'

Venter

47 - 14

55'

McGuigan

54'

42 - 14

Atkinson

42 - 14

47'

Blake

40 - 14

46'

Half Time

Atkinson

35 - 14

38'

Llewellyn

33 - 14

37'

Atkinson

28 - 14

34'

Redshaw

26 - 14

33'

Atkinson

21 - 14

31'

Englefield

19 - 14

30'

Atkinson

14 - 14

27'

Clark

12 - 14

26'

Connon

20'

7 - 14

Christie

19'

7 - 12

Connon

7 - 7

McGuigan

7 - 5

Atkinson

7 - 0

Redshaw

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Gloucester

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

45%

3-6 secs

22%

38%

6+ secs

28%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

63'

68'

71'

74'

Gloucester

Newcastle

Gloucester Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 6th June 2026 at Kingsholm. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 02:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Gloucester Rugby won the last encounter but Gloucester Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 8th and Gloucester Rugby in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

The official squads for Gloucester Rugby vs Newcastle Red Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.