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 Maccabiah Games has also been played in Israel since before the Second World War. Some noted Jewish rugby players include: Notable Jewish players who have competed at the Maccabiah include: Games have been hosted at various venues. In 1993, they were at the Tel Aviv University campus; in 1997, they were at the Herzliya Municipal Stadium (HMS); in 2005 and again in 2009, they were at the HMS and the Wingate Institute. Rugby union at the Maccabiah Games Rugby union has been played in the Maccabiah Games since 1981. The variety played is the 15-a-side version, rather than rugby sevens. The national