Gloucester Rugby Rugby Challenge Cup at Twickenham Stoop, beating Edinburgh 19-13 in the final. In 2016, Martin St Quinton acquired 100% full ownership of the club to become new chairman of Gloucester Rugby with immediate effect. During the 2016-17 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, losing 17-25 to Stade Francais at Murrayfield. During the 2017-18 season, Gloucester reach the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, marking three European finals in four seasons, but lost to Cardiff 31-30 at San Mames Stadium, Bilbao. Gloucester Rugby play home matches at Kingsholm Stadium. The club left the Spa Ground
Mike Haywood (rugby union) win over local rivals Leicester Tigers and Saints' win that ended Ulster Rugby's long time European home record. Most recently Haywood helped Saints to secure a European Rugby Champions Cup place for the 2017/18 season as they fought off Stade Francais in the European Champions Cup play-off final. In October 2017, he was awarded Try of the week for his week 5 try against Harlequins. Mike Haywood (rugby union) Mike Haywood (born 10 November 1991) is an English rugby union player who currently plays for Aviva Premiership side Northampton Saints. His position is at hooker. He was educated at Eton