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
Rugby union at the Summer Olympics were very much in tune with the Olympic philosophy and traditions. This historic meeting in Cardiff led to IRB representation at annual IOC meetings and consideration for inclusion in the programme of future Olympic Games. In 2002, a plan was presented to induct rugby sevens, golf and the Chinese martial art of wushu. A number in other fields have also been notable rugby players, these include: Rugby union at the Summer Olympics Rugby union has been a men's medal sport at the modern Summer Olympic Games, being played at four of the first seven competitions. The sport debuted at the