Gloucester secures Champions Cup spot by overpowering Newcastle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Gloucester overpowered Newcastle 54-21 at Kingsholm, scoring eight tries to secure a position in next season's Champions Cup. The match featured a standout performance from Ben Redshaw, who scored three tries. Gloucester's dominant first half included five tries, while Newcastle managed only two. Despite the win, Gloucester needed Harlequins to lose to Northampton, but Harlequins' result became irrelevant with Gloucester’s victory.
- •Gloucester scores eight tries against Newcastle for a 54-21 victory.
- •Ben Redshaw leads with a hat trick in the match.
- •The win secures Gloucester a spot in next year's Champions Cup.
- •Newcastle's season concludes after a challenging campaign.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Gloucester thrash Newcastle to take Champions Cup spot
"Gloucester score eight tries against an abject Newcastle to secure Champions Cup rugby next year.
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