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
John Solomon (rugby union) dislocated shoulder against a Canterbury/Otago side which marked the end of his representative career. He later coached at the University club as well as the Australian national side. His 1953 South African tour teammate Sir Nicholas Shehadie described him as follows: "Quick enough to play centre or wing, equipped with a skilful swerve and sharp acceleration when a gap appeared. Much admired for his astute captaincy". He was inducted into the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016. John Solomon (rugby union) John Solomon (born 15 October 1929) was an Australian rugby union player, a state and national representative versatile